2013 LEWA MARATHON LAUNCH

The 14^th edition of the annual Safaricom Lewa Marathon will take place on the 29th June 2013 at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya. The Marathon was officially launched Wednesday morning by Safaricom’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Collymore.

This year’s theme will be “Run wild for the wild.” The theme was influenced by the increased poaching incidences experienced lately in the country. Proceeds from each year's event are invested in a wide range of projects benefiting sustainable development, education, healthcare, and wildlife through the Lewa conservancy.

This year’s edition will only have1200 slots to fill and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Early applications are encouraged. There will be the Full 42km Marathon, the half marathon and the 5km race.

Full Marathon registration will be on an individual basis with each participant paying Kes.5, 000. Half Marathon will be for the teams. Each team will have a minimum of five participants and a maximum of 10 and part with a registration fee of Kes.120, 000

You can download registration forms from www.safaricom.co.ke/safaricom-marathon.

LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

Image from the previous Lewa Safaricom Marathon edition

Lewa is sandwiched between Samburu National Reserve and Mt.Kenya National Park. The Conservancy lies on a 45,000 acre land and is privately owned. Also known as Lewa Downs, it was formed in 1995. Its home to the rare, semi-aquatic Sitatunga antelope and the rare African dog is sometimes seen. It has a variety of other wildlife such as the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, reticulated Giraffe, a large Black and White Rhino population, Buffalo, Hartebeest, Bushbuck, Gerenuk, Gunther’s dikdik and Somali Ostrich.

Definitely, Lewa is one of Kenya’s center stages for a sport’s tourist, with 12 editions already down; the 13^th edition of the Safaricom Marathon is set to take place on Saturday 30^th June 2012 at the Conservancy, a perfect opportunity to mingle with the jungle. The Marathon is one of the most grueling challenges in the world of sports but also spectacular at the same time.

There is a fusion of other activities and experiences in Lewa to sample out. They range from Horseback and Camel riding, hiking, day and night game drives in open four wheel drive Vehicles and Cultural visits to the local N’gwesi Community.

Source:  Safaricom Marathon || Lewa Wildlife Conservancy || Travel Discover Kenya