Events
Safaricom Marathon at Lewa
The Safaricom Marathon and Half Marathon takes place every year in June on the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Organised by Tusk and supported by one of Kenya’s major cell networks - Safaricom - this fundraising event hosts over 1,000 runners from 20 different countries. It is regarded as one of the toughest marathons in the world. However, runners of all abilities take part, from fun runners, walkers and amateurs, to professionals like Paul Tergat the Kenyan international and former world record holder.
The course is a 21km loop run on dirt roads over an undulating route through the conservancy. The full marathon is run over two loops of the course and the half marathon over one loop.
As the sun rises over the plains of Lewa Downs, the light turns the grass to gold and illuminates the peak of Mt Kenya rising high over the hills as runners set off across the savannah at the beginning of one of the world’s most remarkable marathons.
Lewa has become a test case for partnership between wildlife, local communities and tourism- and an example that is being followed all over Africa. The marathon is an event not to be missed, offering a chance to run in the wild, camp and have a great time while supporting major conservation and community projects in the area.
The Mount Kenya '10 to 4'
The Mount Kenya '10 to 4' is a downhill mountain bike race and fun ride, organised by Executive Officer of the Mount Kenya Trust and a small but dedicated committee. The event is held annually to raise funds for local communities and conservation efforts on Mount Kenya. The race begins at the edge of the Mount Kenya National Reserve boundary at an elevation of over 10,000 ft and finishes in dry savannah country below on the Laikipia plains at approximately 4,000 ft. There is now a new event day called the ’10 to 4 Hardcore’ aimed at elite Kenyan cyclists and the very fit and experienced. We particularly welcome overseas entrants to try the new 2-day event. The proceeds of the 10 to 4 Mountain Bike Challenge are divided between community schools and projects in the vicinity of the 10 to 4 route, and the Mount Kenya Trust.
The 2011 2-Day event results and photos can now be found on the 10 to 4 Website: www.10to4.org Dates for the 2012 event are 17th and18th February 2012 and info and entries will be available from October 2011. For inquires about taking part in the event both locally and from overseas please send an email to Susie Weeks: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
There is also a YouTube video on the event: www.youtube.com/watch?
www.mountkenyatrust.org/mtbikechallenge.htm
3 Peaks 3 Weeks Challenge
Climb three of the highest peaks in Africa. Join a team of 14 women for a three-week long adventure to summit three high peaks in support of three local organizations with female-focused initiatives. Your expedition combines epic days on the trail mixed with unforgettable visits with the organizations you raised funds for.
Travel to Laikipia to tackle one of the continents highest peaks. Days on the trail traverse through lush montane forests, moss-covered moorland and alpine desert. Between climbing Mt Kenya, Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro you will spend rest days with the organizations and local communities you support at the base of each peak. 3 Peaks 3 weeks support initiatives of the Laikipia Wildlife Forum
1 Peak 1 Week Kenya Challenge
The 1 Peak 1 Week Kenya Challenge aims to raise funds to support and to implement a range of projects focused on the promotion and advancement of women and girls through education, health, community-led conservation and micro-enterprise. Climb Africa’s second highest peak, Mt Kenya, and experience the beauty of the Loisaba Wilderness, and support women-led development initiatives.
This years challenge is being held on 1st -9th October.
Mount Kenya Event and Horse Show
This annual horse show Craft and Trade Fair is held every August at the Nanyuki Sports Club, Nanyuki town.
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Experience Laikipia
Laikipia, lying on the thresholds of Kenya’s wild Northern rangelands stretches from the slopes of Mt Kenya to the rim of the Great Rift Valley and is larger than all of Kenya’s national parks and reserves except Tsavo. Its magnificent escarpments descend into the arid lands and semi deserts of Northern Kenya. A sanctuary for over 80 mammal species including black rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, Grevy Zebra, reticulated giraffe, aardwolf, wild dog and a wealth of African game, Laikipia biodiversity is globally unique.
