Registration for the 2026 UltraMARAthon
opens 1st July 2026.
LACE UP YOUR TRAINERS... RACE BEGINS IN
About The Ultra MARAthon
Our impact
The proceeds from the event go directly to supporting initiatives in the region that are aimed at protecting both wildlife and the environment, and enhancing the lives of the community members who live there.
2026 Route Map
The course is a figure of 8, have a look at the map below. It starts and finishes in the same place. The route may vary slightly on the day.
OUR KEY BENEFICIARIES
MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT
Established in 2011, MEP protects elephants and their habitats across the Greater Mara Ecosystem with the vision to create a stable and healthy population co-existing peacefully with local communities
AFRICA MISSION SERVICES
Working primarily in rural Kenya, AMS facilitates community development and relief among the Maasai tribe. Its Community Health Clinic, located in Engos, serves approximately 7,500 women
MARA NORTH, Ol Chorro and Lemek conservancies
The three conservancies cover a protect area of 43,604 hectares in the north-western zone of the Maasai Mara Ecosystem, bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve
“Thank you to the all team. It was incredible! Can’t wait to come back again”.
“Asanteni sana!! What an amazing effort to put together an unforgettable event!”
“Brilliant event!! Thanks to all organiser and volunteers and rangers and wildlife”.
“Fantastic event! Running in the MARA – just fantastic. Asante”.
“Echo that, such a unique, well organised experience”.
“So impressed by all elements of the race, organisers, rangers, volunteers, etc. A million thanks!!!”
“Platcorp Foundation is proud to be associated with this fantastic cause yet again, working towards sustainability and increased biodiversity in the Maasai Mara”-
“I loved that it was a community event and we were guests of the local community. Very inclusive and with full respect to the community!”
“Loved the opportunity to run with wildlife, the charity you are running for and the local people involved in the run.”
“Congratulations to all the runners, and a huge thanks to the conservancies, the landowners and sponsors!”
