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Traverse Run

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Ngarenairobi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

calendar_today 31 May, 2026 – 07 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Answer the call to true adventure at Traverse Run from May 31 to June 7, 2026. This formidable five-stage race covers 235km across Tanzania's wild backcountry, from the high Shira Plateau of Kilimanjaro to the dramatic finish at Lake Natron's hot springs. The course is a raw test of endurance, featuring fast single-track, technical terrain, and encounters with the untamed landscape. The Traverse Run is more than a race; it's a purpose-driven expedition that directly funds community development, offering a profoundly challenging and rewarding journey through the heart of Africa.

Races Offered

Traverse Run

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 235K

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105 days remaining

Traverse Run Team

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 250K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Ngarenairobi.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.5° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 13.5° / 21.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.7 /

water_drop 78.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.5° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 13.5° / 21.6°

air 14.7 km/h

water_drop 78.6%

About Ngarenairobi

Ngarenairobi is an administrative ward in Siha District of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 172 km2 (66 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 2,111 m (6,926 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 9,431.

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