Together with ForRangers and Beyond the Ultimate, the ForRangers Ultra was born in 2018, when more than 40 runners ran across Kenya to support the rangers that dedicate their lives to rhino conservation. Since then, hundreds of people have taken on this incredible challenge: completing 235km of unique Kenyan trails to raise vital funds for rangers and rhinos. 

The next Ultra, in September 2025, will continue to bring people to the heart of rhino conservation and the home of long distance running. Our participants will push their limits as they traverse breathtaking Kenyan wilderness and meet the people that they’re supporting.

This epic five-stage ultra marathon takes runners through five diverse wildlife conservancies, each with its own unique terrain, from lush grasslands to dense forests. Along the way, participants carry everything they need with them to tackle the day’s route, before setting up camp under the stars, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Runners contend with the rugged beauty of the Laikipia region, passing through the foothills of Mount Kenya, and ultimately finishing right on the Equator.

Naturally, this challenge doesn’t stop with the physical demands. It’s a test of endurance, self-sufficiency, and spirit, and an opportunity to make a real difference.

By supporting the ForRangers Ultra, you’re standing with the heroes working on the frontlines of conservation – the rangers who risk their lives every day to protect Kenya’s most endangered wildlife. Your fundraising supports the rangers and conservancies you run through, providing the tools they need to safeguard these unique habitats, as well as contributing towards saving all five rhino species.

Every step the runners take is a step toward securing a safer, more sustainable future for some of our planet’s most vulnerable animals.