What You Need to Know: We offer four Kilimanjaro Marathon 2027 packages, all around the race on Sunday, February 7, 2027: a 5-day race weekend in Moshi from US$900 per person, a 10-day marathon and calving season safari from US$4,110, a 12-day marathon and 7-day Machame climb from US$2,560, and an 8-day marathon and Zanzibar beach holiday from US$2,635 (two sharing, mid-range); transport-only options start at US$120. Every package includes airport transfers, a Moshi hotel and a driver for race-number collection and race morning. Race entry is not included: runners register on the official race website, where international entry costs US$80 for the full or half marathon and US$20 for the 5 km, and entries close on December 15, 2026. Jaynevy Tours is an independent operator in Moshi, not the race organizer.
Our Kilimanjaro Marathon 2027 Packages
Prices are per person for two sharing at mid-range level; race entry is paid separately to the organizers.
5-Day Kilimanjaro Marathon Weekend in Moshi
Four nights in Moshi, a driver for your race number and race morning, and a hot-spring recovery day
10-Day Marathon and Calving Season Safari
The race, then Tarangire, two nights with the calving herds at Ndutu, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
12-Day Marathon and Machame Climb
Run below the mountain, rest a day, then climb to Uhuru Peak on the 7-day Machame route
8-Day Marathon and Zanzibar Beach
The race, then a flight to Zanzibar for four nights at Kendwa and a Stone Town day
Which Kili Marathon Package Suits You?
All four packages share the same race weekend in Moshi; what changes is what you do after February 7. Match the trip to your race distance, how quickly your legs recover and the time you have:
| Package | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|
| 5-day race weekend, February 5–9 | Runners with a few days, and their supporters | US$900 |
| 10-day marathon and calving safari, February 5–14 | Wildlife after the race | US$4,110 |
| 12-day marathon and Machame climb, February 5–16 | Strong runners who want the summit too | US$2,560 |
| 8-day marathon and Zanzibar, February 5–12 | A beach week after the race | US$2,635 |
All four can be extended: more beach nights, a longer safari or an extra rest day before the climb. Tell us what you have in mind.
The 2027 Kilimanjaro Marathon Race in Brief
If you are still deciding whether to enter, these are the facts that shape your travel plans. They come from the organizers' 2027 information; check the official race website for any changes.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, February 7, 2027 (the 25th edition) |
| Start and finish | MoCU Stadium, Moshi |
| Races and start times | Full marathon 6:30 am, half marathon 7:00 am, 5 km fun run 7:30 am |
| International entry | US$80 full or half marathon, US$20 for 5 km; entries close December 15, 2026 |
| Race numbers in Moshi | February 4–6, 2027 at the MoCU Stadium; none on race day |
| Course | About 290 m (950 ft) of climbing in the first 8 km, then mostly downhill |
Fees, deadlines, number collection, the course and what to expect on the day are explained in full in our Kilimanjaro Marathon 2027 travel guide.
Kili Marathon 2027 Key Dates: When to Register, Book and Arrive
Two dates matter more than any others: December 15, 2026, when entries close, and Friday, February 5, 2027, the most comfortable day to arrive and collect your race number in Moshi. This is the whole timeline, from registration to race morning:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | Entries opened on the official race website |
| December 15, 2026 | Entries close at midnight, or earlier if the race fills |
| January 29–31, 2027 | Race numbers in Dar es Salaam |
| February 2–3, 2027 | Race numbers in Arusha |
| February 4–6, 2027 | Race numbers in Moshi, at the MoCU Stadium |
| February 7, 2027 | Race day: 6:30 am full, 7:00 am half, 7:30 am 5 km |
Book your hotel as soon as you have entered. Moshi is a small town, and race weekend brings thousands of runners from Tanzania, the rest of East Africa and abroad, so the hotels closest to the MoCU Stadium go first.
Kili Marathon Race Transport Without a Hotel
Booked your own hotel, or staying with friends? We can handle just the logistics: pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a ride to collect your race number at the MoCU Stadium, a drop-off at the start and a pickup after the finish on race morning, and the transfer back to the airport.
| Runners | Transport | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$480 | US$240 |
| 2 | US$310 | US$120 |
| 4 | US$230 | US$60 |
Prices are per runner. The transport pack covers the airport both ways, race-number collection and race morning. The Arusha shuttle is for runners staying in Arusha, about 1.5 hours away, who collect their numbers there on February 2 or 3; the drive leaves well before dawn to reach the 6:30 am start. Ask us for groups of five or six, which share one vehicle.
Climbing Mount Meru After the Kilimanjaro Marathon
If seven days on Kilimanjaro is too much after a marathon, Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest mountain, is a 3- or 4-day climb from Arusha, from US$1,150 per person for 3 days (2 climbers). The Momella route climbs through forest with buffaloes, giraffes and colobus monkeys to a summit ridge with Kilimanjaro on the horizon at sunrise. Start it on Tuesday, February 9, after a rest day, and you are back in Arusha by the end of the week.
Day Trips from Moshi for Marathon Supporters and Runners
Partners, friends and families have free time while runners rest before the race, and everyone has free time after it. These day trips leave from your Moshi hotel, with transport, a guide and lunch included:
| Day trip | From (per person) |
|---|---|
| Materuni waterfall and coffee tour | US$115 |
| Chemka hot springs | US$115 |
| Marangu village and waterfalls | US$115 |
| Coffee tour | US$123 |
| Lake Chala | US$123 |
| Kilimanjaro day hike | US$245 |
Children don't pay on our local trips from Moshi. Keep the day before the race easy for runners: the hot springs and the coffee tour are gentle, while the waterfall and the Kilimanjaro day hike involve real walking.
Why Book Your Kili Marathon Trip with a Moshi-Based Operator?
Many companies sell trips to Tanzania; few are based in the race town itself. This is what having our office and guides in Moshi means for your race weekend:
- We live in the race town: our office and guides are in Moshi, so we know the hotels, the roads around the MoCU Stadium and how long everything takes on race weekend.
- Everything around the race is handled: airport transfers, a hotel booked early, a driver for race-number collection and race morning, and a plan for your recovery.
- Safari and Kilimanjaro are what we do: our driver-guides trained at the College of African Wildlife Management in Mweka, and our mountain crews climb Kilimanjaro all year. We are a licensed operator (TALA licence 014271).
- One contact: our team answers on WhatsApp before and during your trip.
What Every Kilimanjaro Marathon Package Includes
Whichever package you choose, the race-weekend part is the same: you land, collect your number and reach the start without arranging anything yourself. Each package then adds its own recovery days, a hot-spring trip, a safari, a climb or the beach.
- Airport pickup and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- A Moshi hotel at the level you choose, with breakfast
- A driver for race-number collection at the MoCU Stadium and for race morning
- The trips in each itinerary: the Chemka hot springs, the safari or the Machame climb
What Our Kilimanjaro Marathon Packages Don't Include
Your race entry and a few personal costs stay with you:
- Race entry, paid on the official race website in each runner's name
- International flights and visas (US$100 for US citizens)
- Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance (US$44 per adult) and your own travel insurance
- Tips, drinks and meals not listed
How to Book Your Kilimanjaro Marathon 2027 Trip
Entries close at midnight on December 15, 2026, or earlier if the race fills, and Moshi's hotels are busy on race weekend, so do both soon. Register for the race on the official race website, then send us your race distance, flight times, the number of runners and supporters and your hotel level through the booking form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com. We reply with a written itinerary and quotation. A 30% deposit confirms the trip, the balance is paid on arrival, and refunds follow our booking terms.
Common Questions About Kilimanjaro Marathon 2027 Travel
When is the Kilimanjaro Marathon 2027?
Sunday, February 7, 2027, in Moshi, Tanzania; the full marathon starts at 6:30 am, the half at 7:00 am and the 5 km fun run at 7:30 am.
Do your packages include the race entry?
No. Each runner registers and pays on the official race website; international entry is US$80 for the full or half marathon and US$20 for the 5 km.
Are you the race organizer?
No. Jaynevy Tours is an independent tour operator in Moshi, with no connection to the race organizers or sponsors; we arrange travel around the race.
When should I arrive in Moshi?
By Friday, February 5, 2027, so you can collect your race number at the MoCU Stadium; numbers are not issued on race day.
Can I go on safari or climb Kilimanjaro after the race?
Yes. Our 10-day package adds a calving season safari, the 12-day package the 7-day Machame climb after a rest day, and the 8-day package four nights on Zanzibar; Mount Meru is a shorter climb.
Can friends and family come without running?
Yes. Supporters join any package at the same price per person.
Bottom Line: Which Kilimanjaro Marathon Package Should You Book?
If you have a long weekend, book the 5-day race weekend. If this is your first trip to Africa, the 10-day marathon and calving safari gives you the best of February. Strong runners who want a summit should take the 12-day Machame climb, and anyone who simply wants to rest should choose the 8-day marathon and Zanzibar holiday.
Whichever you pick, the order is the same: register on the official race website before December 15, 2026, then book your Moshi hotel and transfers with us, from US$900 per person for the race weekend.