Kilimanjaro, situated south of the equator and towering at 5 895 metres, is Africa’s highest mountain and the highest free standing mountain in the world. Its huge permanent glaciers attract adventurers from all over the world, and its sheer presence dominates the surrounding landscape. Each year, people are invited to join the Kilimanjaro Marathon in the city of Moshi, Tanzania. This standard 42.2 km race, 21.1 km half marathon and 5 km fun run has the official backing of the Tanzania Tourist Board, the Tanzania Amateur Athletics Association, the IAAF, and is registered with AIMS. The route runs at an altitude between 830 and 1150m asl on good tarred roads, and is graced by the looming presence of the mountain in the background. With local crowd support and refreshment points, the run is an excellent qualifier for Comrades. So why not join and experience the thrill of running beneath Kilimanjaro’s skies?