Race Info
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A briefing with all information about the race day will be emailed out to all participants 10 days prior to the event, on November 30th. On December 1st, 2022, at 6pm Kenya time, a virtual briefing along with a question and answer period will be held via Zoom (link will be provided in the pre-race briefing email).All participants will need to collect their race bib numbers prior to race day at designated locations, to be detailed in the pre-race briefing.
Tea time will be provided for all participants, followed by prize-giving. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female individuals, and for 1st place all-male, all-female, and mixed relay teams.
There will be a strict cut-off time of 15:00 at which time a vehicle will retrieve any participants remaining on the course more than 2km from the finish line.
Spectators are welcome. Details on spectator route and fee (to include conservation fee, lunch and tea time) will be included in pre-race briefing.
Recommended gear:
- TRAIL-RUNNING SHOES
- HYDRATION PACK
- TRAIL-RUNNING POLES
- SUNGLASSES
- SUNSCREEN
- HAT
- FOOD RESERVES: GELS, BARS, FRUIT
- GPS DEVICE WITH THE TRACK OF THE RACE AND/OR A MAP OF THE TERRAIN
Included in entry fee:
- Race bib with number
- Post-race tea
- Post-race lunch
- Water
- Fully marked race route
- Checkpoints with water and first aid kits
- Medical station at the finish line
- Finishers goodie bag
- Prizes
Not included in entry fee:
- Accommodation pre- or post-race event
- Any snacks or beverages during the race other than the water provided at checkpoints.
- Personal medical insurance
- AMREF (Flying Doctors) insurance
Further information
Signage
The race route will be marked so participants can easily identify the route. The route will be marked in full during the two days before the event, and checked on race day prior to the front runner/start.
Safety and Medical
Safety is our highest priority during this event. All participants will be briefed on potential hazards. Rangers will notify and temporarily halt participants in the event of a wildlife hazard. All participants must adhere to rangers’ instructions and stop running until given a signal it is safe to continue. A basic first aid kit will be available at each checkpoint. Medical assistance, including an ambulance and air support, will be strategically positioned along the course. Wildlife rangers will line the course to ensure the safety of runners. Numerous safety vehicles and a spotter aircraft will also be along the route.
Covid-19 Protocols
Due to the ongoing pandemic the event will have strict protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of event participants, volunteers and spectators alike. These protocols will be detailed in the race briefing on 1st December. A prerequisite for participation will be for each athlete to present either a negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours of race day) or their full vaccination certificate prior to the day of the event.
Checkpoints
Each checkpoint will consist of a water station, portable toilet, and first aid kit. Relay handover checkpoints will also have a shaded area for participants to wait before or after a handover. Local tourism partners will manage these stations to ensure smooth and safe running. There will be a dedicated team to ensure no materials or waste are left after the event.
Liability
Each participant must sign an event disclaimer, accepting to participate in the event on the basis that the event organisers, partners, and land owners undertake no responsibility for health or safety during the event and that such responsibility is the participants’ alone. By participating in the event, the participant acknowledges that they suffer no medical condition which would prevent them from participating. All participants agree to abide by the organisers’ and rangers’ instructions.
Waste Disposal
Each checkpoint will have a disposal bin for the eco-friendly water cups and any other waste products. Managers of each checkpoint will ensure that all waste is removed from the checkpoint area. A team will be designated to ‘litter pick’ whilst sweeping behind the last runners to ensure no waste is left behind.
Accommodation
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Transportation
All participants are to arrive at the start line by 06:00.. Relay runners will be shuttled to relay checkpoints through event transportation. A vehicle will be stationed at every rest stop with additional support at relay checkpoints for transferring relay racers to finish line. In the event of an emergency, these vehicles will be available for transport. We will provide additional details concerning transportation with the accommodation options.
Registration
Race registration will open on 1st August
Registration can be completed via the UltraMARAthon website: https://ultramarathon.co.ke/registration/
For any queries related to registration please contact us at ultramarathon.ke@gmail.com
NB – Please note that registration will not be considered complete without full payment
Payment
Payment is required in order for registration to be complete.
MPESA Paybill number: 542542
Account: 70700
Bank
ACCOUNT NAME: Mara Elephant Project Trust
KES ACCOUNT NUMBER : 02701179731410 (KES)
USD ACCOUNT NUMBER : 02701179731510 (USD)
BANK NAME: I&M BANK LTD
BRANCH NAME: Lavington Mall
SWIFT CODE: IMBLKENA