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Jan-2019
The Kilimanjaro Stage Run adventure begins and ends at Simon Mtuy’s family farm in Mbahe Village, about 45 minutes outside of the town of Moshi, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Runners spend two nights at Mbahe before the eight days of running and a final celebratory night there after their successful achievement. A hidden […]
Jan-2019
1. Get to know a new country. Tanzania has a lot to offer! From its 16 national safari parks, its two mountain peaks above 4000m, its vibrant cities, to its miles and miles of white sandy beaches … there is so much to see, discover, and explore in Tanzania. And one of the best ways […]
Jun-2018
During the Kilimanjaro Stage Run, you will live 10 days in the heart of Tanzania, a country where the scenes of life, vegetation, and landscape are certainly very different from your own. You will pass through places that few tourists have had the opportunity to be. Expect to observe, encounter, and experience many different and […]
Jun-2017
Okay, you knew running around the base of Kilimanjaro was going to be a physical challenge, and you knew you were going to be camping every night. You weren’t expecting – nor needed – any comforts of home. Just give me a hot meal and flat spot to lay my sleeping bag after a dog-tiring […]
1. When the runners first meet at the Mbahe Farm Cottages. After trickling in to Tanzania on long flights originating from all corners of the world, runners arrive at Mbahe at different times where they meet Simon, the KSR support team, and each other. Here they start to learn each other’s stories, motivations, and goals […]
During the eight stages of running the KSR, you will have the chance to encounter Tanzania and meet its people in a more personal and natural way than on any other trip. Each runner will immerse themselves in the experience their own way as you run along farm fields, past schools, shops, and tea houses, […]
Feb-2017
1. Remote Run ancient trails and footpaths far off the beaten path. 2. Fun Like Simon, express your joy of running through this amazing adventure playground! 3. Discover… … the world around you. Meet Tanzanians, share a smile, a laugh, a photo, a conversation, or a joyous trot together. 4. ChallengE Runners average […]
Feb-2017
The Kilimanjaro Stage Run is an odyssey of exploration and a physical challenge. During the running days you burn a lot of calories! You will need several thousand calories every day. Our trained KSR camp chefs will prepare meals that will provide the nourishment needed for each day’s run. As an experienced trail runner with […]
Apr-2016
Finally… here the Stage 8, the last one! After 7 days of hard running averaging more than 34km per day, this last day is relatively short with only a couple steep valleys. After ascending through a quiet forest path – reminiscent of the pine forest encountered way back on day 2, we come to an […]
Mar-2016
The Kilimanjaro Stage Run is much more than just a running race where you arrive, run, and go home. While on foot for eight days through one of the most beautiful areas of Tanzania, we make sure to take time to explore the environment, observe the birds and animals, and interact with the people we […]