The Kilimanjaro Trail Run, which offers four high-altitude races over two days on Africa’s tallest mountain, has partnered with Carbon Tanzania. The aim of the new partnership is for the event to use certified carbon credits… ‘to compensate for all emissions generated during the event.’
Events kick off next year on Saturday, September 2, 2023, with 67km (42mi) and 74km (46mi) ultra marathons topping out at 3850m (12600ft) and 4170m (13680ft) respectively.
On Sunday runners may choose between a half and full marathon. All four events feature Shira Plateau, an expansive volcanic caldera with views of the 5895m (19340ft) Kibo Peak.
“Kilimanjaro is this incredibly iconic mountain, and our trail run is the ideal destination race,” said race promoter Brett Harrison of Red Knot Racing Company. “More importantly, though, we believe the mountain serves as a beacon directing our attention toward climate change, deforestation, and the need for clean energy.
“More than anything we want to demonstrate to runners how we can appropriately shoulder the responsibility of caring for the planet we share.”
Carbon Tanzania is a social enterprise that creates economic value in natural resources for indigenous people through the sustainable management of forests and biodiversity. It generates forest-based carbon credits that enable Tanzania’s indigenous resource-owners to earn revenues from the protection of their natural resources.
These verified emissions reductions allow businesses and individuals to invest in a nature-based solution that helps to serve the climate, indigenous communities, wildlife, and can contribute to delivering sustainable development goals.
“Carbon Tanzania is really excited to be partnering with Red Knot Racing for the Kilimanjaro Trail Run,” said the organisation’s CEO Marc Baker.
“Red Knot Racing have done a great job of connecting at a local level supporting athletes and communities, reflecting our own commitment to community-led conservation in Tanzania.”
it’s encouraging to know they are as serious about sustainability as they are adventure.”
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