Ultra X Rwanda 2026

Welcome back! It's your thirst for new adventures that brought you here! 🤠 You won't be disappointed. This time, we're inviting you to push your limits by participating in an Ultra Trail! Don't worry, we know the word can be a bit intimidating! 👑 But that's completely wrong. With the Ultra X Rwanda, the organization offers runners the chance to have an unforgettable experience in stunning locations around the world 🗺️. To experience it, head to the districts of Burera and Muzanze in Rwanda 🇷🇼. There are two race options: a 110 km trail over 2 days, or a 50 km trail in a single day 💪. Both distances are recognized in the UTMB Index, in the 50K and 100K categories 🏅.

This race will take you off the beaten path, offering a unique experience in breathtaking landscapes 😱. On your route, you'll pass through the Volcanoes National Park. This park is home to the last mountain gorillas in their natural habitat 🦍. Of course, there are volcanoes, which you probably guessed! The park features five of them: Karisimbi, Visoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo 🌋. In addition to the park, you can also discover the Twin Lakes: Lake Ruhondo and Lake Burera. Unless you're already a Rwanda expert, this is a beautiful country you'll be able to explore, with its traditional coffee 🌱 and banana fields 🍌, diverse vegetation, and endless hills that will surely capture your heart! 🥰 The race will start at the Lake Ruhondo dock at sunrise 🌅. To prepare for your race, we strongly recommend arriving in the country at least two days before the event begins 🛬. The time zone difference and travel might leave you a bit groggy! As for the rest of the schedule, it's quite simple: on Friday, buses will leave from the city center of Kigali, the capital, at around 10 AM 🚌. Once you arrive at the race venue, you can register between 2 PM and 5 PM, and then participate in the pre-race briefing 🎽. Saturday is the big day, shuttles will transport your bag with all the necessary gear for the night 🌙, while you head to the starting line with the other competitors! 🏃‍♀️

For runners in the second stage, it starts at the gorilla camp near Kinigi at 7:00 AM! 🕺 It's along this route that you'll get a view of the Twin Lakes. The finish line ambiance promises to be festive 🔥, as the organization encourages the many participants to support the rest of the runners in a spirit of camaraderie and sharing! 🤝 To wrap up the Ultra X Rwanda in style, festivities will take place near the shores of Lake Ruhondo starting from 6 PM 💃, with an awards ceremony and an all-you-can-eat buffet to reward all the effort! 🥘

So, are you ready for a new adventure? ⚡