What's on
Festivals, harvests, and races timed to the mountain's seasons
From the coffee harvest in June to the marathon in February, these are the dates worth planning your trip around.
Marking the calendar
Kilimanjaro Marathon
Full, half, and 5km routes starting and finishing in Moshi town, with the mountain as backdrop — one of East Africa's biggest running events.
Feb 222027
8,000+Runners yearly
3 routes5K / Half / Full
22Feb
Kilimanjaro Marathon
Moshi Town · Full, half & 5K routes
10Jun
Coffee Harvest Festival
Uru Village · Cherry-picking, roasting demos, live music
15Aug
Chagga Cultural Heritage Day
Marangu · Traditional dance, banana beer, storytelling
02Sep
Moshi Craft & Food Market
Moshi Town Centre · Local makers, street food, live bands
18Oct
Kilimanjaro Cycling Challenge
Machame to Moshi · 60km scenic ride, all levels welcome
25Dec
Moshi Christmas Lantern Walk
Moshi Town · Evening procession, carols, street food stalls
What's happening in Moshi
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Events submitted and verified through Moshi Yetu — updated as they're added.