A runner throwing his arms wide under the Kilimo Marathon arch, the Uluguru mountains behind

A team of runners in blue shirts celebrating with their medals

An elder in a kitenge receiving her medal on stage as the women beside her applaud

Runners on the road alongside traditional dancers from Morogoro's districts

Kilimo Marathon, Award & Expo · Morogoro

Run.
Grow.
Win.

Saturday 16 October 2027, World Food Day. 5, 10 and 21 km runs, 60 km cycling and an agriculture expo: one day to change how young people see farming.

Register · from TZS 35,000 See the distances

2021 · Morogoro · the finish line

World Food Day · 16 October

On 16 October the whole world marks World Food Day. In Morogoro, Tanzania's food basket, we mark it on foot: young people run, farmers show their work, and a new generation sees that farming is not a punishment. It is a job, a business and a source of pride.

16.10: Saturday, World Food Day 2027
4: Past editions in Morogoro region, 2021 to 2024
18–40: The age group we exist for
60 km: The longest route, on a bicycle

Distances and fees

Choose
your lane.

One fee per distance, including your T-shirt, medal and BIB number. Pay by phone, Lipa Namba or card and your ticket arrives instantly.

5km 5 km run

For everyone: first-timers, families, office teams and jogging clubs.

FeeTZS 35,000Register → 10km 10 km run

For regular runners looking for a new challenge.

FeeTZS 35,000Register → 21km Half marathon

21.1 kilometres for runners who have trained for it.

FeeTZS 35,000Register → 60km 60 km cycling

A road ride for cyclists of every level, through farming country.

FeeTZS 35,000Register →

T-shirt
Medal
BIB number
Instant QR ticket
Routes announced with the venue

Register now

One day, a lot happening

From the
start line
to the stands.

Kilimo Marathon is not just a race. It is a day-long festival where sport, business and farming meet, so a young person leaves with tired legs and a head full of new ideas.

Early morning
The run and the ride
5, 10 and 21 km on foot and 60 km by bike. Full routes are announced with the venue.
All about the race →
The finish line
Winners and prizes
In past editions, winners took home farm inputs such as seed and knapsack sprayers.
All day
The agriculture expo
Seed, fertiliser, machinery and agri-tech companies show their products, teach and look for partners.
About the expo →
Back in 2027
Agri-tourism
Farm tours, harvesting and Morogoro culture. Full details are coming.
Read more →
Thursday 5 August 2027
Mkulima Awards
The farmer awards have their own season: zonal award nights from February 2027 and the national final, the Ultimate Mkulima Awards, on 5 August.
Awards timeline →

A crowd of young runners in green and white shirts setting off together — The start, Gairo 2023

Why we run

Farming is
young people's work.

Our aim is to change young people's negative view of agribusiness, show them the opportunities that exist, and encourage them to see farming as a real career path.

Awareness: the many opportunities in agriculture.
Mindset: a positive attitude to farming among young people.
Innovation: new technology and methods on the farm.
Market: showcasing Tanzania's farm products and services.

An exhibitor handing a visitor a bag of seed at an expo stand

Kilimo Expo

Your stand in front of
tomorrow's farmers.

A one-day exhibition for agricultural companies, institutions and innovators: seed and fertiliser, machinery, technology and services. Local and international exhibitors are welcome.

BoothTZS 500,000

Apply for a booth About the expo

History

Four editions.
Morogoro region, since 2021.

The fourth edition took place on 24 November 2024 at Morogoro Secondary School. These are real photos from 2021 and 2022 in Morogoro town and 2023 in Gairo: the road, the stage and the stands.