For Rangers Ultra

Laikipia

£3,000 per athlete

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For Rangers Ultra, Kenya

FIVE DAYS RUNNING THROUGH KENYA’S BIG FIVE COUNTRY

The ForRangers Ultra takes you where no one else gets to go: across private conservancies in the shadow of Mount Kenya, through the home of rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard. You’ll run past herds of zebra and giraffe, follow rhino tracks along dry river beds and fall asleep at camp to the sound of lions.

This is a non-profit race, run by Beyond the Ultimate in partnership with ForRangers and Save the Rhino International. Once the cost of staging the race is covered, the profit from every entry goes to the rangers who protect this wildlife.

£973,358 RAISED FOR RANGERS SINCE 2018

You won’t be alone out there. Around 100 rangers line the course and watch over every camp, the same rangers this race exists to support. Every entry funds equipment, training and welfare for the people who protect Africa’s remaining giants.

Run in the home of long-distance running, with rangers at your side, and finish by crossing the equator. 2027 is the year we pass £1 million. Be part of it.

RACE 230KM ACROSS FIVE OF KENYA’S FINEST CONSERVANCIES

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Smiling runner with trekking poles on open grassland in a Kenyan conservancy

SHARE THE TRAIL WITH THE BIG FIVE

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Two runners crossing dry savannah with elephants grazing behind them

LEWA, BORANA, LOLLDAIGA, OL JOGI AND OL PEJETA

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Close-up of a herd of African elephants

A PRIVILEGE VERY FEW VISITORS EVER GET

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Runners with trekking poles on a dusty track through the hills

WATCHED OVER BY AROUND 100 RANGERS

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Armed ranger in the foreground watching a runner pass on the trail

FAST AND LIGHT: YOUR KIT TRAVELS AHEAD TO CAMP

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Two runners laughing together on the trail, with a giraffe in the background

FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS

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Runner walking with trekking poles along a sandy track through bush

RACE IT HARD, OR TAKE YOUR TIME AND SOAK IT ALL IN

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A Grevy’s zebra standing in long golden grass

EVENINGS AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITH CONSERVATION LEADERS AND RANGERS

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Runners gathered around a campfire at night while a speaker addresses the group

A NON-PROFIT RACE WITH FOR RANGERS AND SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL

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A white rhino grazing on open grassland

2027 IS THE YEAR WE PASS £1 MILLION

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A team of rangers in uniform walking across the savannah

FINISH BY CROSSING THE EQUATOR

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Runners and rangers walking through the finish line together

Race Details

  • Location: Laikipia, Kenya
  • Distance: 230km
  • Stages: 5 stages in 5 days
  • Format: Supported, fast and light
  • Terrain: Savannah, forest & rugged hills
  • Base Camp: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
  • Finish: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, on the equator
  • Daytime Temperature: 20°C / 38°C
  • Evening Temperature: 2°C / 12°C
  • Daylight Hours: 12
  • Airport: Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International)
  • Event Duration: 8 days
  • Accommodation: Tented camps with cot beds
  • Places Available: 100

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Find out everything you need to know about the ForRangers Ultra by downloading our free race information pack. It includes a breakdown of each stage, the full itinerary, how our fast and light bag system works, what’s included in your race fee and how to enter.

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The For Rangers Ultra Documentary

Follow a group of runners and discover what it's like to take on the ForRangers Ultra through Kenya.

What's next?

Interested in taking part in the ForRangers Ultra? Schedule a call with one of our Race Directors, explore race footage and runner testimonials on our YouTube channel or download your race information pack.

Testimonials

Matt Uzzell

This one is a life changer. Beautiful landscapes, important cause, and challenging distances that will make you remember why you love running. Fantastic on every level.

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Olivia Keating

One of the most beautiful landscapes with magnificent beasts around every corner. The amazing Rangers looked after us from start to finish. I couldn’t recommend this enough - you won’t be disappointed.

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Tony Howarth

This race wasn’t just about running. It was about people. Moving through the wild protected by rangers and surrounded by wildlife, sharing the savannah with strangers who became friends for life was a truly life-changing experience.

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3 / 6

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Nick Watson

The best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve seen rhino and elephant every day. Everything about this race is so special. You’ve just got to come and do this.

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Jacqui Palmer

An incredible race in a beautiful landscape, with so many helpful and caring volunteers. Running in a raw and untouched landscape with elephant, rhino, giraffe and zebras was epic.

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Simon Small

I can't find a single negative about this race. The logistics were incredible with helicopters, planes and Rangers watching over us. The course is epic and I loved every single minute.

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For Rangers FAQs

Your race fee covers everything you need to take on the ForRangers Ultra safely, from the moment you arrive at base camp to the finish line at Ol Pejeta. A large share also goes directly to ForRangers and Save the Rhino International.

• Coach transfers to and from Nairobi
• Tented camps with cot beds at every stage
• Drop Bag transport to every camp
• Secure Travel Bag storage, returned to you at the finish
• Checkpoints staffed by Global Expedition Medics
• All the water you need at checkpoints and camps
• Hot water at camp, morning and night
• Garmin inReach satellite tracker for every runner
• Helicopter cover and a dedicated safety team
• Around 100 rangers protecting the course and camps
• Finish-line celebration meal at Ol Pejeta
• Finisher’s medal and race T-shirt
• Digital race photos (hi-res versions also available to buy)

Not included: flights to and from Nairobi, hotels and airport transfers in Nairobi, food during the race (other than the celebration meal) and appropriate insurance.

Payment schedule

To secure your place in the race, you will need to make a deposit payment of £750 on entry. The remaining fee can be split over three further payments. Alternatively, you can pay in full when you enter.

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Deposit

Pay a £750 deposit on entry to secure your place.

270 days before race

Payment of £750 is now due.

180 days before race

Payment of £750 is now due.

90 days before race

Final payment of £750 is now due.