Ultra X Rwanda (110km, 50km)

Ultra X Rwanda is an event that takes place over two days around northern Rwanda in the districts of Burera and Musanze. It offers two races: Ultra X 110 Rwanda and Ultra X 50 Rwanda.
The race takes place near the Volcanoes National Park (where the famous mountain gorillas are based) and the twin lakes: Lake Ruhondo and Lake Burera. This course will take you on a sensory journey, over gentle hills and valleys, through traditional coffee and banana fields with lush, jungle like vegetation and over a stunning lake peninsula. Runners will be supported by the local population along a route with views of Rwanda’s five iconic volcanoes: Mt Muhabura, Mt Sabyinyo, Mt Karisimbi, Mt Bisoke and Mt Gahinga.
If you are looking to combine a race with a holiday, you have plenty of options. Competitors can choose from an Ultra X / Tugende Kigali memorial tour & safari excursion add on (in Akagera National Park) at registration, visiting the gorillas or meandering through the streets and markets of Kigali.
Ultra X 50 Rwanda takes place on the second day (Sunday) of Ultra X 110 Rwanda.
If you are a Rwandan local or expat living in Rwanda and you wish to take part in the event, please email [email protected].

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Sunday 26th January 2025
The second stage of Ultra X 110 Rwanda starts alongside Ultra X 50 Rwanda runners at the campsite near Kinigi at 07:00. Again, your race holdall bag will be handed in before the start and available to collect at the finish line.
All participants will finish overlooking the twin lakes near the Lake Ruhondo campsite, where the finish line celebrations will be occurring. We encourage everyone to enjoy the atmosphere at the end of the race and support fellow runners cross the line. Your campsite accommodation will only be a few minutes from the finish line.

After party & meal
Post race celebrations will be held on the shores of Lake Ruhondo at your campsite accommodation on Sunday evening. Celebrations will start at 1800, with a delicious buffet meal available between 19:00-21:00. We will be hosting an awards ceremony too for stand out runners. This is not to be missed and is included in your registration.
Runners will enjoy a well earnt rest and spend the night at the Lake Ruhondo campsite accommodation.

Monday 27th January 2025
An early breakfast will be held at 07:00 at the Lake Ruhondo campsite accommodation on Monday morning.
Participants will then board a boat across the lake at 08:00 and be collected by shuttles from the Lake Ruhondo boat pier to Kigali city centre.

Accommodation in Kigali is not provided by Ultra X. However, we have partnered with a couple of hotels to bring you the best deals available. These can be found later in the pack. It is your responsibility to book accommodation in Kigali.