An unforgettable journey through Kilimanjaro’s foothills, savannah, forests, wildlife-filled lakes, and remote Tanzanian landscapes.
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.
The Africa Slam is awarded to those who complete all Ultra X events on the African continent.
Until the end of 2025: The Slam will be achieved by completing Ultra X Morocco, Ultra X Tanzania, and Ultra X Rwanda.
From 2026 onwards: With the addition of Ultra X South Africa and Ultra X Sahara, athletes must complete all five African events — Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa, and Sahara – to earn the award.
Awards will be presented at the finish line of the participant’s final African event. There is no time limit on completing the Africa Slam.
We understand that participants may wish to stay on for a holiday after the race and see more of Tanzania. Post race holiday packages, designed by our partners at Red Knot Travel can be viewed below. For more details or to book, email travel@redknotdevelopment.org.
If one of your party would like to volunteer at the race while you take part, they can complete the Volunteer Application Form and we will do our best to accommodate them.
| Included | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Race entry | ||
| Accommodation during the race (6 nights camping: 22nd-28th Feb) | ||
| Showers and electricity in all campsites for competitors to use | ||
| Transfers to/from the race hotel to/from the start/finish locations | ||
| Ground assistance and medical staff on course and at all campsites | ||
| Therapist team (osteopaths/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 | ||
| 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 |