7–13 February 2027

Race Around Rwanda 2027

Kigali, RwandaLoop

Race Around Rwanda 2027 starts on 7 February 2027 in Kigali, Rwanda. It runs until 13 February 2027. The route is 1,000 km long with 19,000 m of climbing. Format: Race, on mixed surface, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is open. Entry fee: $110–287 (as of 25 Sep 2026). Requirement: Minimum age 18 on race day; a fitness declaration and proof of insurance are required. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 25 September 2026.

Distance
1,000 km
Climbing
19,000 m1,900 m per 100 km · alpine
Support
UnsupportedRace · fixed route
Surface
Mixed
Time limit
163 h
Entry fee
$110–287as of 25 Sep 2026
Price levels and categories

The rar-events.com shop shows '$110.00 – $287.00' (tiers International / East African Resident / East African National); currency only as a $ symbol, no ISO code on the page – probably USD; add-ons (pre-race dinner, safari) extra

Classification

Solo Pair Team Relay

Requirement: Minimum age 18 on race day; a fitness declaration and proof of insurance are required.

Registration

Status
Registration open
Date
7–13 February 2027

What it’s about

1,000 km and 19,000 m of climbing once around the land of a thousand hills, self-supported from Kigali, 163-hour time limit. Briefing on 6 February, start on the 7th.

Start and finish at the Tugende Bike Café in Kigali, 48 % off-road. Prices in the shop only with a $ symbol, probably USD.

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Source: www.racearoundrwanda.com · last checked 25 Sep 2026 · start location exact

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