Kilimanjaro Trail Run promoting sustainable tourism on Africa’s tallest mountain
This September, the Kilimanjaro Trail Run (KTR) will offer four high-altitude races over two days on Africa’s tallest mountain.
Events kick off on Saturday, September 3 with a 21km trail half marathon. On Sunday, racers can pick from a full 42km trail marathon, or push their limits with 67km and 74km ultra events.
According to the event organisers… ‘Mount Kilimanjaro is a beacon directing our attention toward climate change, deforestation, and the need for clean energy and clean water. The Kilimanjaro Trail Run will champion these global issues and demonstrate how runners can appropriately shoulder the responsibility of caring for each other and the planet we share.’
“Trail runners from around the world can be assured that the event is founded on the principles of sustainable development, improving communities, educating the public around global issues of climate change, and connecting socially conscious brands and development organizations with the event,” said Ingrid Beutler, co-founder of the Sustainable Mountain Alliance.
Event promoter Brett Harrison added “We’re thrilled to offer trail runners from around the globe the opportunity to experience Africa’s tallest mountain. Kilimanjaro is such an incredibly iconic peak, and to run its ancient rain forests and heathered alpine zone in a single day is the stuff of dreams.”
The Kilimanjaro Trail Run is positioned as a destination race. The organisers note that the 67km and 74km ultramarathons will challenge even the most experienced endurance athletes. The half marathon is designed to be an introduction to high-altitude running.
‘There is a race for everyone in your running group and a seat in the Land Cruiser for your post-race wildlife safari in the Serengeti.’
