THE EVENT

The official KILIMANJARO MARATHON will be organised by Kilimanjaro Marathon Club, and Wild Frontiers (Pty) Ltd and takes place on 26 February 2006.

THE ROUTE

The race has been measured as 42.2 km, a standard marathon, and is being run on both tarmac as well as on gravel/dirt roads. The race will be run from the town of Moshi, located on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro - ascending approx. 300 metres in altitude towards Mweka with the finish line back in Moshi.

Kilimanjaro Marathon Club reserves the right to modify any part of the route as a result of circumstances beyond its' control.

Refreshment stations providing liquid refreshments will be provided along the route at ± 4 km intervals.

ENTRY CONDITIONS

The competition is open to persons 21 years and over, juniors 18 - 21 years must have written permission from a parent or guardian.

The race is being run under the auspices of the Tanzanian Amateur Athletics Association TAAA and the IAAF rules will govern this event.

PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES

1. Juniors (18 - 21 years)
2. Seniors (21 - 39 years)
3. Veterans (40 - 49 years)
4. Masters (50 + years)
Medals will be awarded for all finishers under 5hrs. 30min.
Final cut-off after 6hrs.

REGISTRATION

Registration will take place on 24 & 25 February at the KEYS HOTEL in Moshi from 08h00 - 17h00.

SECONDING

No mobile seconding of any description will be allowed on the route. Runners are allowed seconding within a distance of 100 meters either side of the official refreshment stations.
Aid stations will be withdrawing from the route after a relative time calculated on the 6hr cut-off.