ARUSHA, Sept. 2 -- TANZANIA has, for the first time, conducted an obstacle racing event at the foot of the countrys second-highest peak, Mount Meru.

Organized by the Quality Sports Promoters, the maiden obstacle race held over the weekend was this time included in the annual Meru Forest Adventure Race, which entered its third season in 2025.

Arumeru District Commissioner (DC) Ahmed Mwinyi was among the participants and admitted that the obstacles were so challenging that he got lost in the forest.

Meru Forest Adventure Racing events are usually staged inside the Meru-Usa Forest Reserve, mapped on the escarpments of Mount Meru, being preceded by a night of camping in the trees.

According to one of the race organizers, Xavier Chuwa they...