Three-time champion Jackson Kiswaa continued his dominance of the UltraMARAthon after securing his third consecutive title at the seventh edition of the race held in the Maasai Mara ecosystem in Narok County.
Kiswaa, who previously won the 2024 and 2025 editions, successfully defended his 50-kilometre crown after crossing the finish line in 3 hours, 1 minute and 22 seconds. The victory saw him improve his previous winning time by nine minutes, further cementing his status as one of the race’s leading competitors.
Julius Mwangi finished second in 3:12:04, while Linus Hultegard completed the podium in third place after clocking 3:26:33.
The race, which attracted more than 300 participants from across the world, started at 7am, with runners navigating muddy and demanding trails across the vast Mara wilderness.
Despite the challenging terrain, participants pushed through the demanding course, with the breathtaking landscape and wildlife of the Maasai Mara providing a unique backdrop to the competition.
In the 4×12.5-kilometre team relay, the Mara Elephant Project (MEP) Bulls maintained their impressive dominance, winning the race in 3 hours, 5 minutes and 43 seconds to extend their winning streak to six consecutive editions.
The Loisaba team finished second, narrowly missing out on the title by nearly seven minutes, while the Mountain Bongo Project settled for third place in 3:16:21.
The annual event concluded with a 3-kilometre children’s race that attracted 60 young runners, highlighting the marathon’s commitment to nurturing a culture of running among the younger generation.
Beyond the sporting competition, the UltraMARAthon continues to use athletics as a platform to promote conservation, community development and habitat protection across the Maasai Mara ecosystem.
The seventh edition once again demonstrated the growing connection between sport and environmental conservation, bringing together athletes, conservation organisations and communities in a shared effort to protect one of Kenya’s most treasured natural landscapes.
