Join Serengeti Migration Marathon 2025
The Great Serengeti Migration Marathon & Anti-Poaching Run to begin was an idea formed by the event organizer SETSA –Serengeti in 2020. It is a racing event held over two consecutive days organized by Serengeti Tourism Sports Agency (SETSA) which uses sports to promote Conservation & Sports Tourism to attract a numbers of tourists to the western side of the Serengeti National Park.
This event's name comes from one of the biggest events that happens yearly inside the Serengeti National Park, where some of the wildebeests and other Antelopes migrate between Serengeti National park -Tanzania and Maasai Mara National Reserve -Kenya. It is during this time when a large number of tourists visit the Serengeti to witness one of the World’s natural wonders.
This event will allow participants to not just witness the migration but to be part of it by running between the groups of migrating wild animals along the Serengeti National Park, Ikona WMA, Ikorongo & Grumeti game reserves. The numbers of our runners would then go on safari to Serengeti national park after their run. Participants will include both local and foreign, however; there will be special fun runs for local companies, institutions and special groups.
Course details
Start address: Mugumu, Tanzania
Finish address: Mugumu, Tanzania
Route map
Register
Registration closes on 23 August (52 days left)
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done Medal engraving
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Cash prizes
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done Photo Service
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done Video Service
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done Training program
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done Expo entry
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done Post-race meal
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done Parking
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done Shuttle to Start Line
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done Free public transport
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done Drink Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Toilets
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done Dressing rooms
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done Custom bib number
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done Free Breakfast
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Race kit collections: Date: AUG 23rd -29th, 2025. Time: 7:30am – 6:00pm (7:30h – 18:00h) Venue: MUGUMU; at SETCO (Serengeti Tourism College) MWANZA; at Rock City Mall ground visit our registration tent Other venue will be officially announced through our media platforms
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
Yes, but the following documents will be required for confirmation: 1. Copy of your ID/Passport used for race registration 2. Hand written letter that assigning your friend to collect your race kit (mention his/her full name) 3. Copy of his/her ID
How do I get to the race location?
SMM race start and finish at Sokoine stadium Mugumu town, so its very easily for everyone to reach the venue from all Hotels, Camps/Lodges in and outside the Serengeti national park, and from other guest houses around Mugumu town.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
YES All changes should be reported to the event organizer not late than 20th Aug 2025
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
No refund for any purchased ticket.
Is the tourists visiting Serengeti national park allowed to participate the race?
YES, all tourists that are within or they plan to be in the Serengeti national park on August 2025, they are able to participate in this marathon as an extra activity for them and this will be SAFARI + MARATHON in the Serengeti. Please consult your tour operator to book your participation and arrange for your transport to the event.
Can I donated Equipment for game rangers? Or School feeding programe?
YES; through our special race of Serengeti Anti-Poaching Run that happen at Fort Ikoma Serengeti and run along Serengeti, Ikorongo/Grumeti game reserves, we collect different equipment to support our game Rangers that can help them during their Anti-poaching patrol. We accept things like Backpack, torch, first aid kits, GPS, Rain jackets, jungle patrol boots and any other item that you can donated. We also accept food donation for supporting school feeding programme for the primary school kids in the Serengeti DC
Is there any limitation for social runners from outside the Tanzania?
No, they may register as much as they can. No any approval letter from athletics federation required for social runners. They only need to have their valid travel documents including passport, yellow card and follow the Immigration protocol. A free COVID test certificate may be asked at your point of entry to Tanzania.
What can I donate to support the ongoing school feeding prog?
You can donate physical food material like Rice, Beans, corn maize, cooking oil, Sugar etc or cash money for local purchasing of food crops. Our target is to collect 100 sacks of food grain which will be donated to the schools with needs. "Conservation and school feeding for sustainable development"
Is there any organized transport from Mugumu to Fort Ikoma for day-2 run?
YES, We offer free transport from Mugumu to Fort Ikoma and back 25km on the second day for all participants of the Anti-poaching run. Our leaving time from Mugumu to Fort Ikoma is 5:10AM. In addition, we advise the runners and spectators with their own cars to use them to go to Fort Ikoma to make it easy for them to manage their time as they want; for example when going to Fort and leaving after the race. No extra charges for your car and there is also ample free parking. For private car owners after the race they are allowed to leave via Natta road to return back to Bunda, Musoma, Mwanza, Bariadi, Shinyanga, Dodoma etc. also through the Arusha road through Serengeti - Ngorongoro- Karatu Arusha.
I there business Expo before and during the race ?
YES, there will be trade fairs for three days prior to race day which will begin on Aug 27-29 and close on Aug 30th at Sokoine stadium Mugumu. Thus, through the exhibition, the participants of the SMM will have the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs and various service providers who will participate in the exhibition with the aim of promoting their products and services. Get prepared yourself to buy a gift for your family from the Serengeti Migration Expo.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
