Amazing Maasai Marathon
Cross Africa off your seven-continents list by running one of the continent’s most inspiring and exotic trail routes through the Loldaiga Conservancy and Maasai communities. This special race isn’t just about pursuing the sport you love; it also supports a powerful cause. Your participation helps raise awareness and funds to send Maasai girls to secondary school through the Amazing Maasai Girls Project (AMGP).
Your journey begins in Nairobi and carries you north to Aberdare National Park and the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Kenya. From game drives and bush walks to runs alongside local Kenyans, you’ll experience the vast, varied, and truly wild landscapes of Kenya in unforgettable ways. For an even deeper immersion, we highly recommend adding the three‑night Maasai Mara extension—your best chance to witness the iconic “Big Five.”
This adventure is designed for bold, curious travellers. While the experience is undeniably amazing, it is also more rugged, with tented camp accommodations and some bumpy road travel along the way. Space is limited, so we encourage early booking.
Contact us to register your interest.
Meals Included
Most meals included (see itinerary)
Guide
Services of Marathon Tours & Travel staff
Transfers
Airport transfers included for arrival and departure day
Trip Extension
Post-Race extension to Maasai Mara National Park
Excursions
Game drives included
Medal Bling
Each finisher will receive a medal and T-shirt
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Monday 20 July
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Upon arrival in Nairobi, your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Since most flights arrive in the evening no activities are planned for today. Your MTT Host(s) will be onsite to welcome you and provide any itinerary updates.
Tuesday 21 July
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we will start the day with a morning game drive in Kenya’s only City Park and get a glimpse of the Big Five. Once we leave the National Park, we will visit the Giraffe Centre for a memorable experience of feeding the Rothschild giraffe species. Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant, before our final stop of the day to the Karen Blixen Museum, where you will enjoy a tour of where the famous film ‘Out Of Africa’ was filmed. This evening is on your own to enjoy.
(breakfast and lunch included)
Wednesday 22 July
We will have an early morning transfer for our three-hour road trip to the Aberdare National Park where we will spend the next two nights. On the way we will stop at a curio shop, which we have frequented for many years. Upon arriving at the Aberdare Country Club, guests will check-in and enjoy a late buffet lunch. This afternoon will be a visit to the Aberdare Waterfalls with an early return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Thursday 23 July
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Aberdare National Park and return to the Lodge for breakfast. An optional guided Bush Run or Walk will be offered in the late morning. After lunch, we will go to Solio Game Ranch, the home to both the black and white Rhino, for a relaxing afternoon game drive. At the end of the day, we will meet for dinner at the on-site restaurant.
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Friday 24 July
Following breakfast we will depart for the drive to our Lolldaiga campsite where we will arrive in time for lunch. Following will be a visit to the the St. Francis School where you will meet some of the Amazing Maasai Girls, which the race supports. You will return in time for the race briefing and pre-race dinner.
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Saturday 25 July
RACE DAY! After an early morning breakfast, we will depart for the race start where you will have time to warm-up prior to the marathon start at 7:00 AM. The race awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11:30 AM. Our jeeps are available to shuttle runners and supporters to/from the campsite and race start/finish. Tonight, we will celebrate your finish with a sundowner and dinner at the campsite.
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Sunday 26 July
Today, after your campsite breakfast, we will depart for Nanyuki where you will enjoy Serena Sweetwaters for your last few nights. Based in Ol Pejata Conservancy, following check-in and lunch, you have the option for your first game drive through the conservancy. Our group dinner will be at Sweetwaters in the main dining hall.
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
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Extensions
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Make the three-night extension to the Masai Mara (July 28 – 31, 2027) part of your unforgettable Kenyan experience. Established in 1961 and covering 580 square miles, the Masai Mara is home to the largest concentration of large animals in the world. Enjoy daily game drives, bush walks and a majestic hot air balloon ride ending with a champagne breakfast (optional and additional cost). You will leave feeling completely in awe of such beauty.
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Tuesday 17 June
Transfer to the airstrip for the 50-minute flight to Maasai Mara National Park, which is recognised by many experts as offering the world’s best game viewing. Transfer to Governors Camp, a deluxe tented safari camp. After lunch you will enjoy your first game drive in the Mara.
(lunch and dinner included)
Wednesday 18 June
Three game drives each day seeking a variety of wildlife depending on their natural movements. You have a choice to book a one-hour morning hot air balloon ride over the plains, which is the ultimate way to view the bush with an overhead gaze at the game below you. Then enjoy a celebratory post-flight champagne breakfast in the bush (highly recommended; comes at an additional cost).
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Thursday 19 June
Three game drives each day seeking a variety of wildlife depending on their natural movements. You have a choice to book a one-hour morning hot air balloon ride over the plains, which is the ultimate way to view the bush with an overhead gaze at the game below you. Then enjoy a celebratory post-flight champagne breakfast in the bush (highly recommended; additional cost).
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
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Packages & Rates
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Amazing Maasai Tour | Eight-Night Package: 20-31 July, 2027
Includes:
- Guaranteed Race Entry (44KM, 21KM or 10KM)
- Two nights at the Nairobi Serena Hotel
- Two nights at Aberdare Country Club
- Two nights at the race tented campsite
- Two nights at Serena Sweetwaters
- Guided bush run or walk at Aberdare Country Club
- Game drive and park fees at Aberdare National Park (park fees subject to increase)
- Game drive and park fees at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (park fees subject to increase)
- Airport transfers for arrival day in Nairobi
- Ground transportation between lodges
- Group transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi or to Nanyuki Airport (if on extension)
- Meals as outlined on the itinerary
- All hotel taxes
- Pre-race briefing
- Tips for main drivers (between lodges) and porters at lodges
- Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff on-site
Post-Race Extension to Masai Mara National Park | Three-Night Package: 28-31 July, 2027
Includes:
- Flight from Nanyuki to Masai Mara
- Flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi
- Three nights’ accommodations at Mara Serena Safari Club
- Meals as outlined on the itinerary
- Three game drives by Land Rovers each day
- Visit to a Masai village (for additional fee)
- Park fees (subject to change)
- Tips to camp staff (excluding driver tips)
Please Note:
- Race Package:
- Single rooms are limited.
- Each room must include at least one runner.
- Triple room rates available upon request.
- Actual rates may change based on the final number of travellers.
- A visa to enter Kenya is an additional cost and is not included in package price. Each guest is responsible for securing their visa. More information can be found here.
- Park fees are currently included, however rates are subject to change. Any increase will be added to your invoice.
- Mara Extension: Single Accommodations are very limited on the extension and will be allotted after all reservations received, if available.
- Luggage is restricted to 33lbs (15kgs) per person for those on the extension due to charter flights.
- Actual rates may change based on the final number of travellers
- Park fees are currently included, however rates are subject to change. Any increase will be added to your invoice.
Not Included:
- All activities listed as optional
- Gratuities and tips unless noted above
- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions
International Flights. You should fly in and out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. The airport code is NBO. Please do NOT book your flights until after the trip is confirmed.
Charter Flights. IMPORTANT: Luggage is restricted to 33 pounds per person for those on the extension. Many will choose to leave some clothing and shoes behind. These will be donated to the local community.
Race Package Guests Only: We will depart Sweetwaters for the drive back to Nairobi on Tuesday, July 28 (time to be announced) with a few stops on the way. To allow for any delays, your international flight home should be in the late afternoon (4:00PM or later).
Race Package and Extension Guests: A charter flight will bring you from Nanyuki to the Maasai Mara and then from the Mara back to Nairobi. Your return flight home on Friday, 31 July should be made for 8:00PM or later.
Rates (all prices per person and in Pounds Sterling) – 2027 Rates Coming Soon
Contact us to register your interest to book your place
Amazing Maasai Packages Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Eight-Night Race Package - STANDARD ROOM £4709 £5449 Eight-Night Race Package - DELUXE ROOM £5299 £6529 Optional Maasai Mara Extension (June 17-20) - Governor's Camp Pricing Coming Soon Pricing Coming Soon - Little Governor's Camp Pricing Coming Soon Pricing Coming Soon Optional: Hot Air Balloon and Champagne Breakfast (Mara extension) Pricing Coming Soon
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Hotels
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Aberdare National Park
“A Haven in the Hills”…The Aberdare Country Club, only a two and a half hour drive northeast from Nairobi, is nestled on a slope of Mweiga Hill in the Aberdare Highlands, a part of the Great Rift Valley. This captivating site was the homestead of an English couple that decided to settle in Kenya. Almost a half century later, their home, “The Steep”, was renamed the Aberdare Country Club and opened for guests. Considered a heritage property in Kenya, The Aberdare Country Club has retained the charm of a private home with the simple comforts of a country inn. This is highlighted in Monty Brown’s book, Haven Under the Hill, so aptly: “Today, despite the fast-changing tempo of the outside world, the old home still retains that comfortable, solid feeling based on traditions from a time when life proceeded at a far more leisurely and gentle pace.”
NanyukiExperience the splendor of the 5-star Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, nestled within 100 acres of lush gardens and forests with breathtaking Mount Kenya views. The rooms blend opulence with modernity. Enjoy eco-safaris, the Animal Orphanage, and pristine golf. Safe Hotels and Green Globe certified, they prioritise safety and sustainability.
Maasai MaraCreated in 1972, Governor’s established a new standard in a luxury tented camps. A visit here is one of the great travel experiences. There is a $200 (2024 rate) per person park fee included per person per day pre-paid for this tour by Marathon Tours & Travel (if park fees change the difference per day will need to be paid directly via cash to the camp upon arrival).
Please note the above lodging is subject to change.
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Event Information
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Race Date: Saturday, July 25, 2027
Race Time: 7:00 AM
Organizer: The race is organized by Bucketlist Adventures and is supported by the local community.
Charitable Objective: The Amazing Maasai 44KM Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10KM is a unique running event. The event was created to raise scholarship funds to sponsor Maasai girls from the community to secondary school. Fundraising and donations made by our runners, plus a portion of race entry proceeds goes direct to student school fees through the The Amazing Maasai Girls Project (AMGP), a US- registered non-profit organization.
Each guest is required to donate $100 to AMGP. We welcome you to raise additional money for this very worthy cause. MTT Team will create its own fundraising page, which allows you to donate to the team goal or create your own fundraising page. It will be shared as soon as it is available. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in helping to educate girls!
Course: SUBJECT TO CHANGE
There will be two (2) loops that are detailed in the links below.
- 10Km Loop that goes through Maiyanat Conservancy.
- 22Km Loop that goes through Loldaiga and Maiyanat Conservancy. The marathon runners will run this loop twice.
Temperature: During the dry season, temperatures fall into the 50s at night. Thus, at the 7:00 AM race start, it is a bit cool. The sun raises just before the start and temperatures rise into the low 80s by 11:00 AM.
Entry Fee: Entry to the 44 KM marathon, half-marathon, and 10KM is included in the package price.
Time Limit: The course time limit for the Marathon is seven (7) hours. The same applies for the half-marathon. You must pass the half-way point of the marathon in three (3) hours in order to continue on the marathon course.
Number Pickup: Numbers will be provided at the race briefing the evening before the event or will be handed out by your Marathon Tours & Travel hosts.
Awards: Each runner will receive a medal and T-shirt.
Running Shoes: Although not mandatory, you may consider training and bringing trail shoes for the race. The trail is raked, but you will still come across rocks and potentially thorns. Regular running shoes are worn by the majority of participants.
Difficulty: Challenging. High altitude, trail run in a remote area.
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Registration & Booking
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Your Details
Please check all the details shown to make sure the names on your booking are the same as each person’s passport. If not, please let us know within 48 hours of making your booking so we can change them. If you don’t let us know straight away, you may be charged. Names must be given at the time of booking and any shown as TBA will be classed as a name change and there will be a charge.
Rates: Land Prices may change due to currency fluctuations or changes in any taxes or park fees.
Pre-Registration: Pre-registration is now open. There is no fee to pre-register for Seven Continents Club® (SCC) Members. Non-SCC members must submit a $200 refundable fee per person to pre-register. This will be applied to your Amazing Maasai Marathon package. A refund is applicable should you wish to withdraw once the pricing and itinerary have been confirmed.
Cancellation terms – TBC
Payment Schedule – TBC
Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do. Read more about travel insurance here.
Credit Card
It is generally required that hotels request a credit card imprint upon check-in, where a value is held and released when you check out. Any incidentals such as room service or chargeable extras to the room would be deducted.
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed.
Special Assistance
If you or anyone on your booking needs any special assistance for reduced mobility, disability, or any other medical condition, you should let us know at info@marathontours.co.uk
We can give you more information about the accessibility of different services and the assistance available from transport and accommodation suppliers, or at venues. Availability and access to certain services / seating may be limited by the service provider so we recommend you talk to us about what you need before booking. If you book online, please add details of any special assistance you need in the special request box.
Special Requests
If you have any special request, you must advise us in writing at the time of booking e.g. diet, room location, a particular facility at a hotel or seat at an event etc. You should then confirm your requests in writing. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable requests on to the relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any request will be met. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on your confirmation invoice or any other documentation is not confirmation that the request will be met. No refund or credit will be given if we cannot confirm a special request pertaining to an element included in your booked package. Refer also to our standard T&C’s which can be viewed on our website.
Important Travel Information
It’s important be up to date with the latest information about where you’re travelling to and what documents you need to have in order to travel.
For information about passports and applying for them, you should check the passport pages of the UK Government Website.
To learn more about the destination that you are travelling to, including specific travel advise and entry requirements, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) publishes up to date information here.
When you travel, you should be ‘Travel Aware’. By following the Travel Aware link, you’ll find a whole list of useful information put together by the FCDO, which will help you be ‘Travel Aware’ for your journey ahead.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and /or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited, and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
Conditions of Sale
Please note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
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Race Results
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2024 RESULTS
2019 RESULTS
Marathon, Half Marathon & Quarter Results
2018 RESULTS
Marathon, Half Marathon & Quarter Results
2017 RESULTS
Quarter Marathon Results Half Marathon Results Marathon Results
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Testimonials
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"Trip of a lifetime." - 2024
Trip of a lifetime. Loved the wildlife.
"I loved the variety of the trip..." - 2024I loved the variety of the trip. The personal connection with the Maasai girls will be a memory I will never forget. The wildlife on the trip was all I hoped it would be and then some. The race was difficult and fantastic at the same time.
"This was the trip of a lifetime..." - 2024This was the trip of a lifetime and I thank Marathon Tours & Travel for offering this experience.
"My most amazing trip ever!" - 2019My most amazing trip ever! Jacqui took good care of us, answered all questions, and made the trip amazing!!! I am thinking about going again.
"We've been very impressed with Marathon Tours & Travel..." - 2019We’ve been very impressed with Marathon Tours & Travel. Not only have you provided excellent race support, your trip extensions have been wonderful. We are doing all seven continents and as of now we intend to do all that are remaining with Marathon Tours & Travel.
"Kenya was a very positive experience..." - 2019Kenya was a very positive experience. Enjoyed the wide variety of game animals. All the details were taken care of for us! Our group leader was knowledgeable and friendly.
"I’ve been looking forward to this trip for a few years..." - 2019I’ve been looking forward to this trip for a few years. I love that the race benefits the local girls and that not only did we get an opportunity to meet them at school, but that they also participated in the race! It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
"The trip to Kenya was absolutely incredible!" - 2019The trip to Kenya was absolutely incredible! The accommodations were superb, the food great, the marathon tough, but so unlike any other, and Jacqui was so passionate about sharing Kenya, and her love for that wild and wonderful land! I am savoring the experience and memories.
"I never realized how amazing Kenya is..." - 2019I never realized how amazing Kenya is. The people are so welcoming and friendly; they know how to take the time to relax and enjoy each others company. I had forgotten how to do that, I remember now!
"The Marathon Race experience was what I wanted and hoped for..." - 2018The Marathon Race experience was what I wanted and hoped for… The Amazing Girls and the ability to help them, if only a small amount was a highlight for me. To be able to be up close and personal with so many African animals. The Kenyan people seem so calm, friendly, and caring whenever we had interaction with them.
"That was one of the best trip that we ever had..." - 2018That was one of the best trip that we ever had. Thank you Jacqui and Karen. Everything was so wonderful and memorable for us. We couldn’t ask for anything better. They did magic.
"I had a great time..." - 2018I had a great time. This was one of the best Marathon tour experiences. There are challenges in a developing country and it was an AMAZING experience beginning to end. Thank you MTT and especially Jacquie and Karen for an experience well done.
"Experience Kenya and the wildlife of this great African country..." - 2018Experience Kenya and the wildlife of this great African country while enjoying a marathon and helping young girls obtain the dream of an education!
"It was exactly what I thought a running/safari trip..." - 2018It was exactly what I thought a running/safari trip to Kenya would be like but so much more, from the Kenyan people to the fellow travelers on the tour it was simply amazing.
"I can't say enough about how well Jacqui and Karen managed this trip." - 2018I can’t say enough about how well Jacqui and Karen managed this trip. They worked very hard to meet everyone’s needs, and quickly worked to address any unexpected issue. Their knowledge and experience were evident.
"Amazing race!" - 2017Amazing race! Amazing experience! Support from the many Maasai people along the course was predominantly wonderful. Loved the support from all at the finish line.
"Definitely a "trip of a lifetime"!" - 2017Definitely a “trip of a lifetime”! Thanks so much!
"Thank you for a wonderful experience!" - 2017Thank you for a wonderful experience! It was my first time traveling with Marathon Tours and I was blown away! The tour was well organized and it just got better and better as the days went on. I will definitely join Marathon Tours again in the near future.
"I was inspired by the chance..." - 2016I was inspired by the chance to support girls education and I hope to one day complete the 7 continents. I’ve traveled with you firm to Berlin and Dublin in the past so I am sure there will be many more adventures down the road with Marathon Tours.
"This was an incredible way to see Africa..." - 2016This was an incredible way to see Africa in an intimate way, and to celebrate the power of sport to bring diverse people together for common cause.
"The game drives and accommodations were fantastic..." - 2016The game drives and accommodations were fantastic. Additionally, I enjoyed the fact that we saw several different environments within Kenya.
"A fun tour through south eastern Kenya..." - 2016A fun tour through south eastern Kenya, with interesting/great people, seeing fabulous African wild animals culminating in a challenging running event.
"There were a lot of moving parts to this trip..." - 2016There were a lot of moving parts to this trip but all went according to plan. Jacqui and Karen were awesome! Also, I was very impressed with the quality and quantity of food throughout the trip and all the accommodations. The people of Kenya (and Rwanda) were all extremely welcoming and just plain wonderful. The service provided everywhere we went was exceptional.
"The best trip of my life!!" - 2016The animals, the landscapes, fellow runners… loved everything! Absolutely no complaints. The best trip of my life!!
"The Amazing Maasai Marathon trip was amazing!!!!!!" - 2015I am impressed with the organizational skills of the team. The places we stayed were amazing. The food was amazing. The runners are amazing. The maasai people were amazing. In total The Amazing Maasai Marathon trip was amazing!!!!!!
"MT has only improved in my eyes over the years..." - 2015MT has only improved in my eyes over the years I have been traveling with them. It is top quality and well versed in what it does. Everything is always excellent; I can count on it. Don’t change a thing…your market, quality, people, clients, etc is perfect. Jacqui is off the charts amazing….her knowledge, care, attention to all the details, and she is just a fun person. She is a major part of the experience and I couldn’t have imagined doing Africa or another more intimate trip like Easter Island without her.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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