RwandAir has been named the official carrier of this year’s 42.195km Kilimanjaro International Premium Lager Marathon slated for March 2 in Tanzania.

As the official airline partner, RwandAir will fly participants, supporters and organisers in and out of Kilimanjaro region.

RwandAir said in a statement, "The management of RwandAir is honoured to be the official airline partner for the 2014 Kilimanjaro Marathon.”

"RwandAir, the national carrier of Rwanda and Africa’s fastest growing airline has yet again strategically placed itself in the position to market itself through this headline making event.”

A host of elite marathon runners drawn across the region with Rwanda inclusive will go head-to-head in a battle for top honours during this year’s event.