Moshi readies for epic Kili Marathon

MOSHI: JUST a week before the the Kilimanjaro  International Marathon’s flag off, the organizers have announced details of the routes and other logistics to enable the safety of participants of the grand race.

A statement issued by the organizers said this will help Moshi residents and visitors to plan their travels in advance and use alternative routes during the temporary closure on Sunday 22 March 2026 when the race will take place.

According to the statement, Sokoine Road from KCMC corner to Kilimanjaro Road will be closed from 6am-9.30am. Motorists can use alternative routes to Moshi via Shanty Town and Rau, and to Mweka same routes.

Also to be closed is Kilimanjaro Road– from corner of Kilimanjaro Road and Sokoine Road from 7:45am-9:30am. “This will allow runners to get to the event parking at CCP and Mocu Parking via Uru Road gate in time for all race starts and will then be closed to allow runners free access.

The organizers stated that Msoka to Mweka Road via Kibosho will also be closed both ways from 6:30am – 8:30 am while Moshi Club to Weru Weru via Old Bridge and Wessa Club will be closed from Lema Road (Old Glacier corner) from 7:15am – 9:15am.

“There will be traffic control along the whole route, especially the Umbwe Road crossing point and all river crossings and the turning point,” added the organizers.

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The statement further said there will be no parking on Sokoine Road from Kilimanjaro Road Corner.

“There will free parking at CCP — access via Kilimanjaro Road and pedestrian gate right to the start of the Yas Kili International Half Marathon.

There will also be free shady parking at Moshi Cooperatives University (MoCU) grounds that will be accessed via Uru Road only, which is a 5 minute walk to the start of the Yas Kili International Half Marathon and CRDB 5Km Fun Run and two minutes to the start of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager 42 km.

“Police will be controlling traffic along the whole route from 6am to 12:30pm. Motorists are asked to drive slowly and carefully and be aware of runners,” said the organizers who also cautioned motorists to drive slowly and carefully and be aware of the runners and where possible it is suggested that trucks and buses should avoid the marathon route as they may be pulled over for long periods.

The organizers further warned that any motorists including boda bodas found driving dangerously will be arrested and called on runners to also exercise necessary caution when crossing roads.

Regarding drop off areas for mini buses and taxis, the organizers said that these can drop at either of the allocated parking areas or at the road sides. There will however be no access to MoCU from Sokoine Road from 6am so those coming from that side will have to drop at the corner of Sokoine Road and are reminded to make sure they have enough time to get to their respective starting points.

Meanwhile, the collection exercise   commenced on Friday 13 March 2026 at the Mlimani City Mall (In front of Samaki Samaki) from 4pm – 7pm, on Saturday 14 March from 10am – 6pm and Sunday 15 March from 10am – 6pm.

After Dar es Salaam, the exercise will move to Arusha on Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March from 2pm – 7 pm at the Kibo Palace Hotel.

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The last collection point will be Moshi on Thursday 19 March from 12pm – 5pm, Friday 20 March from 10am – 6pm and Saturday 21 March from 10am to 5pm at the MoCU Stadium.

According to the organizers, numbers for the CRDB 5Km Run are still available and will be sold on cash basis at first come first served since they are limited.

This year’s sponsors include, Kilimanjaro Premium Lager (main sponsor 42 km Full Marathon), YAS (21km Kili Half Marathon), and CRDB Bank 5 Km Fun Run. Official Supporting sponsors – Kilimanjaro Water and TPC Sugar. Official partners –GardaWorld Security, Toyota Tanzania, Columbia Sportswear, Simba Cement, Harleys Healthcare Solutions and ALAF Limited. The Official Suppliers-Salinero Hotel, Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha and Keys Hotel, Moshi.

The Kilimanjaro Premium Lager International Marathon, which will take place at the Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) on Sunday 22 March 2026, is organized by the Kilimanjaro Marathon Company Limited. Wild Frontiers Events are responsible for all the inbound travel and international marketing of the event.