Masai Mara ultra marathon by Trek
Masai Mara ultra marathon by Trek
About This Event
The Masai Mara Ultra Marathon by Trek — three days of open Mara country, four distances, and a campsite under the stars. Run the 70km ultra, 40km, 20km or the 8km fun run, then trade your medal for a morning game drive through one of the greatest wildlife reserves on earth. Run Wild. Stay Wild. Leave Nothing But Footprints.
Race Categories
Itinerary
Nairobi → Masai Mara
Friday
The convoy leaves Nairobi at first light and rolls west through Narok to the edge of the Mara, arriving in the afternoon to pitch camp, take the race briefing and settle in around the fire.
Assembly & Registration
05:30 AM
Meet the Trek team in Nairobi, complete registration and load up for the drive west.
Pro Tip: Arrive by 5:00 AM — registration closes before departure.
Departure via Narok
06:00 AM
Roll out of Nairobi and head west on the Narok road, with a breakfast stop en route.
Lunch in Narok
Midday
Break the journey in Narok for lunch before the final stretch to the reserve.
Camp Setup & Relaxation
Afternoon
Afternoon arrival at the campsite. Pitch up, settle in and take the rest of the afternoon easy.
Race Briefing
Evening
Route, cut-offs, aid stations and race-morning logistics for every distance.
Dinner & Bonfire
Night
Dinner around the fire, then an early night under canvas before race day.
Masai Mara Ultra Marathon
Saturday
Race day on the Mara — 70km, 40km, 20km or an 8km fun run — followed by a free afternoon to recover and an evening of storytelling under the stars.
Light Breakfast
05:30 AM
An early, deliberately light breakfast before heading to the start.
Pro Tip: Eat what you have trained on — race morning is not the day to experiment.
Proceed to the Race Start
06:30 AM
Transfer from camp to the start line and find your pen.
The Ultra
Race morning
Four distances across open Mara country: the 70km ultra, 40km, 20km and an 8km fun run.
Pro Tip: Start conservatively — the Mara offers very little shade once the sun is up.
Finishers' Medals & Refreshments
Late morning
Cross the line, collect your medal and refuel with the rest of the field.
Lunch at the Campsite
Afternoon
Back to camp for lunch, then a free afternoon to relax and recover.
Dinner, Bonfire & Storytelling
Evening
The best night of the trip — dinner, a fire, and everyone's race retold under a Mara sky.
Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
Sunday
An early morning game drive through the Masai Mara before exiting the reserve and turning for home.
Breakfast & Break Camp
06:00 AM
Early breakfast, pack down and get ready to roll out for the drive.
Morning Game Drive
06:30 AM
Into the reserve at the best hour of the day — lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and whatever else the Mara decides to show.
Pro Tip: First light is the best game viewing of the day — have the camera ready before you set off.
Photography Stops
Morning
Pauses at scenic viewpoints across the reserve for photographs.
Exit the Reserve & Head Home
Midday
Leave the Mara and begin the journey back, with a lunch stop in Narok along the way.
Evening Arrival in Nairobi
Evening
Back into the city in the evening. Run wild, stay wild, leave nothing but footprints.
Not Included
- meals while intransit
The Trek Difference
At no extra cost, with every booking
Race registration handled by Trek
We register you directly with the event organizer. No wrestling with foreign websites or payment forms.
Bib collection from race HQ
We collect your bib from the race expo. No queueing on race eve while your legs cramp.
Bib delivered to your hotel room
Your bib will be waiting for you at reception the day before the race. One less thing to worry about.
Dedicated Trek contact on-site
A local Trek team member is on the ground throughout your trip. Local SIM, local knowledge, real support.
Race-day logistics support
Transport to the start line, cheer zones, recovery meal coordination — we sweat the small stuff so you don't.
Whether you bus, drive, or fly
All of the above is included at no extra cost — even if you arrange your own transport. That's the Trek way.