Pushing Limits in Remote Tanzania

Ultra X Tanzania is a multi-stage ultra marathon that takes place over five days in the stunning scenic and seldom travelled backcountry of northern Tanzania around Mount Kilimanjaro. The route showcases the best of Tanzania and the best of Africa.

The event welcomes a very international field. In 2025, we had participants from the following countries – South Africa, Germany, France, Australia, Portugal, UK, Hungary, France, NZ, Spain, Ireland, USA, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands, Venezuela, Rwanda and Switzerland!

Competitors can expect to climb up part way the bucket list mountain Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, whilst also covering savannah, forest and running or walking around lakes filled with wildlife.

During this unforgettable week, competitors will experience the place, the people, and the beauty of this iconic country in full.

Ultra X welcomes runners and walkers and everyone in between. The majority of people who take part in this event will walk half the course.

What's Included

-Race entry
-Accommodation during the race (6 nights camping: 22nd-28th Feb)
-Transfers to/from the race hotel to/from the start/finish locations
-Ground assistance and medical staff on course at all campsites
-Therapist team (ostepaths/physios/massage therapists) on course and at all campsites
-Drinking water at checkpoints on course and hot water for preparing food at all campsites
-Opportunity to purchase event photography
-UTMB Index Race (100k Category)
-Finisher's medal

What's not included:

-Flights
-Accommodation before or after the event
-Transfers between the airport and the race hotel (option to book as an add on)
-Personal food, kit and equipment (see kit list)
-Comprehensive insurance (to cover cancellations, loss of items, injury etc)
-Training costs
-Spending money
-Transport home for runners who are disqualified or withdraw early

Event's current local time: 4:44 AM ABT