LEWA MARATHON 2019 is COMING UP
On June 29, Meru County plays host to the 20th edition of the Safaricom Marathon at Lewa Conservancy.
The marathon which kicked off in 2000 is one of its kind where athletes come face to face with all kind of wildlife besides having a breathtaking view of Mt Kenya.
To mark the 20th anniversary, the even organised by Lewa and Tusk trust supported by Safaricom, intends to raise Sh100 million, 20 times than what was raised in the inaugural race 19 years ago.
Proceeds from the marathon have helped over 10,000 children get education, 40,000 people access to healthcare besides supporting infrastructure, conservation and agroforestry efforts in Northern Kenya, Coast and Rift Valley.
There Safaricom Marathon comprises of three race categories including The Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Children’s 5km Race.
The course is set on dirt roads that take the runners on a route through the conservancy – across savannah plains, along river banks and through acacia woodland.
The marathon gives you an opportunity to sample the beautiful landscape of Meru, hospitality facilities and tourist destinations that have rich flora and fauna.
Lewa Conservancy is a world heritage site located along the Meru-Isiolo-Laikipia boundary and is home to a wide array of wildlife including the endangered black rhino.
Lewa is connected to the Mt Kenya forest by the only wildlife underpass in the region that cuts across the Meru-Nanyuki road at Subuiga.
Lewa can be accessed by air since it has private airstrips as well as through Meru, Isiolo and Nanyuki towns.
It is located along the Meru-Nanyuki-Isiolo road with its main entrance located about 4 kilometers from Subuiga junction.
