TRAVERSE Run

Tanzania flag Matadi, Arusha, Tanzania

205 days left

TRAVERSE Run worldsmarathons.com
Date 30 May – 06 Jun, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $3793.25 – $7586.50
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TRAVERSE Run

About the event

TRaverse Run invites adventurers to explore northern Tanzania’s diverse landscapes over five stages filled with breathtaking scenery and encounters with wildlife. The course winds through fast single tracks, technical trails, and rugged double-track safari roads, offering both exhilarating runs and challenging climbs. Participants must navigate high elevations, dense thorn bushes, and the region's rich biodiversity, making it a test of endurance and determination. Though food is abundant and delicious at each stage, this event stands far from an easy jog through town; Traverse Run demands respect for its formidable terrain and rewarding vistas.
Runners will experience the raw beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness while pushing their limits on varied terrains that range from smooth paths to rough tracks. The race offers a unique blend of physical challenge and natural wonder, making it ideal for those seeking an unforgettable adventure in one of Africa's most captivating regions.

Races offered

30May

Traverse Run Relay

Running

Distance
250K
Countdown
205 days
Entry fee
$7586.50
30May

Traverse Run Solo

Running

Distance
235K
Countdown
205 days
Entry fee
$3793.25

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Matadi.

Temperature14.9° / 21.4°
Feels like12.8° / 20.4°
Sunshine hours9h 1m
Rainfall2.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind14.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity80.4%
Max UV indexVery High (8.4)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:28
Sunset18:27

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