RUN ON THE ROOF OF AFRICA.
Accomplish good in Tanzania.
About Us
RED KNOT RACING COMPANY
Our affinity for trail running and mountain biking, combined with our love for Tanzania, left us no choice but to organize world-class endurance events here.
We work hard to ensure our courses are unique and challenging, with the perfect combination of varied terrain and spectacular scenery. We learn the names of our racers, host race briefings around campfires, and never let your glass sit empty.
Red Knot exhibits true Tanzanian hospitality while organizing quality races that feel like family.
Our Purpose
ACCOMPLISHING GOOD
We founded Red Knot Racing Company, Red Knot Development, and Kilimanjaro Trail Run to make the world a better place, and we stand by that commitment. KTR puts 50% of all profits into development work, and our company as a whole contributes a minimum of 2% of our total revenue as well.
But it’s not just money we contribute; our staff personally assists farmers and youth to navigate the hardships they encounter. The power to motivate others towards lasting change comes from relationships.
We believe the solutions to the world’s problems lie in sacrificing ourselves in order to improve life for others. We hope you will join us in alleviating suffering and poverty in Tanzania.
Do hard things. Do them in community. Do them for community.
Our Experience
Red Knot’s staff has been involved in endurance racing and international travel for more than 25 years, and our director has lived in Tanzania since 2009. Our team speaks the language, understands the culture, and is uniquely qualified to offer our clients world-class endurance events and incredible experiences.
Our Commitment
Red Knot Racing promises unparalleled service in event organization and international tourism. We make it easy for athletes to run and bike in some of Africa’s most beautiful locations. Our racing packages and itineraries are designed for endurance athletes who enjoy travel and adventure.
Our Namesake
The red knot bird nests in the high Arctic and winters around the globe. Red knots are found on six continents and can travel up to six days and nights non-stop. Some of these little flyers migrate over 18,000 miles per year. The red knot is unparalleled as an international endurance athlete.
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