Those superfast nike shoes are creating a problem the. Run along the edge of the great rift valley, through ugandan villages, banana plantations, around crater lakes and through forests, all with the rwenzori mountains, africas highest mountain range, as your backdrop. The running the rift 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km takes place every year in november. Running the rift marathon route the race terrain is hilly, with a total elevation gain of 655m. Being a part of running the rift maz is an amazing experience regardless of your travel experience. Running the rift marathon and half marathon are race courses so beautiful you wont believe your eyes, so friendly you wont stop smiling and so challenging youll have to dig very very deep.
Relaxing in the sun and drinking cold beers with new friends. The route is a loop, taking runners along dirt roads and trails kenya, including a variety of shaded paths, tough climbs and trails passing through rural kenyan villages. The marathon can be completed by running or with a runwalk strategy. Rift valley, a training ground for the worlds best runners. Running the rift marathon full, half and 10k is a trail run through spectacular scenery where the great rift valley meets and the unesco world heritage rwenzori mountains, near the beautiful town of fort portal. Regardless of the exact reason for success, rift valleys reputation has grown, and dozens of running camps have sprouted up. Marathon trials champion tuliamuk torn between health care. Jun 29, 2018 the rift marathon saturday, 11 th november 2017 by david bentham running the rift marathon 2017 ive been up since 4. My wife wanted to get in a few miles, despite the altitude and a hilly course. Inside kenyas rift valley, which produces the worlds. The area of kenya where a lot of the best runners come from the western rift valley is a beautiful, wonderful place. Running the rift marathon and half marathon, november december 2018 experience six glorious nights of adventure in rural uganda.
Kenyas rift valley is a mecca for running champions. Run through villages and banana plantations, through forests and around crater lakes, in hot, equatorial sun at 1600m of altitude. They are races at altitude on the equator, temperatures can be hot, downpours sudden and heavy, and the hills just keep on giving. Nov 23, 2019 run 42k, 21k, or 10k along challenging, hilly trails, as brutal as they are beautiful, through spectacular african scenery where the rift valley meets the congo basin. The marathon is a longdistance race with an official distance of 42. Join us for a week of exploring, trekking, swimming and safaris. The rift valley marathon, half marathon, and fourperson relay scheduled for march 18, 2017 may be one of the most memorable and challenging races you will ever run. Funds raised go to the kyaninga child development centre to support disabled children and their families. It is run on dirt tracks with views of the rift valley, congo basin and rwenzori mountains. Run 42k, 21k, or 10k along challenging, hilly trails, as brutal as they are beautiful, through spectacular african scenery where the rift valley meets the congo basin. It is a lifechanging adventure deep into rural africa where runners from around the world join east africans and local ugandans on the brutal trails of the great rift valley. Running the rift marathon 2019 running in kabarole, western. A naturally gifted athlete, he sprints over the thousand hills of rwanda and dreams of becoming his countrys first olympic medal winner in track. Running is an integral part of life and culture within the great kenyan rift valley where countless of olympic champions tread its grounds and train yearround.
Running the rift marathon full, half and 10k is a trail run through spectacular scenery where the rift valley meets the congo basin and rwenzori mountains. Rift valley marathon route the course is based around the kenyan village of mosoriot. The marathon is part of a weeklong trip for international runners to come and experience an incredibly special and unspoilt part of the world, the edge of the great rift valley in rural uganda, and run alongside some incredibly talented east africans. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the greek soldier pheidippides, a messenger from the battle of marathon to athens, who reported the victory. Top 10 marathons and running events in africa safari junkie. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor everything for the marathon runner and marathon fan. My husband paul and i started running the rift marathon in 2015. Locals run alongside visitors from around the world. Our dozen or so runners met with kipchoges training group one day high in the great rift valley.
Nov 23, 2019 running the rift marathon full, half, and 10km is a challenging trail run through spectacular scenery where the rift valley meets the congo basin and rwenzori mountains. Ride the rift kyaninga triathlon contact us book now wahoo. Embark on an adventure to discover africa, meet new friends, and challenge yourself to compete in a marathon, halfmarathon, 10k, 5k. Amazingly, given the credible language and circumstances of this extraordinary novel, naomi benaron is an american who writes poetry and fiction. It took 18 months before we were ready to host the inaugural event in november 2016, which was just the best week. Rift valley, a training ground for the worlds best. Running the rift follows the progress of jean patrick nkuba from the day he knows that running will be his life to the moment he must run to save his life.
Kass marathon has given thousands of active and talented athletes a chance to run and explore the world. Jul 08, 20 for decades, many observers of the kenyan success story have guessed that rift valley runners are dominant in distance races because they spend their childhood training by runningwalking to. Nov 23, 2019 running the rift is more than a marathon, its an adventurers paradise in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places in africa. A mix of clay and asphalt roads, perfect for mountain, gravel, cyclocross bikes or any bike with a sturdy frame and grippy tyres. Running the rift marathon uganda 2017 the eye magazine uganda. Ellie laceys instagram profile has 968 photos and videos. One connection between her life and this story is that she is a triathlete and marathon runner. A s you enter the small town of iten, up in kenyas rift valley, a sign over the road reads proudly. Embark on an adventure to discover africa, meet new friends, and challenge yourself to compete in a triathlon, a marathon or cycling sportive overlooking the. If youd like to have a guided running experience in the rift valley, we. Start from kyaninga lodge, 1685m above sea level, cycle down into the albertine rift valley, through the semliki wildlife reserve and finish at lake albert, 615m. What makes kenyas marathon runners the worlds best. In the rift, running is a way of life, running is a religion of sorts, running is a commitment a commitment that inspired kass media group to breathe life into the creation of kass marathon. They are races at altitude on the equator, temperatures can be hot, downpours sudden and.
Running the rift marathon one of africas best kept secrets, uganda is appreciated by savvy travelers for its breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, friendly people and great weather. In naomi benarons running the rift, a novel full of unspeakable strife but also joy, humor, and love, hope always chases close on the heels of despair, thanks to a writer who knows when to keep a steady pace and when to explode into an allout sprint. Running the rift marathon was created by people who love trail running, really love travel and reall. Africa marathons the home of marathons in africa run. Running the rift marathon information by the complete marathon resource and community. But when keino and teammates won eight medals at the 68 olympics, critics said it wouldnt. This course will take you through the dirt roads and trails surrounding the town of mosoriot, kenya. From the creators of running the rift marathon and kyaninga triathlon a week of adventure in unspoilt uganda culminating in a ride unlike any other 3rd 9th december 2019. The rift valley is accepted as the greatest concentration of distance running talent in the world.
This 7minute documentary, kukimbia, by spencer macdonald and originally published on the atlantic gives a rare and breathtaking tour of the valley, and immerses the viewer in the. In 2000, when tuliamuk was 11 and already showing running promise, she met marathoner tegla loroupe, a kenyan legend for her new york city marathon wins. Sharing the goal and motivating each other reduces your perceived effort. There is a half marathon option too, beginning at 8. Apr 04, 20 running the rift richly deserves that recognition. Running the rift marathon 2019 running in kabarole. One of africas best kept secrets, uganda is appreciated by savvy travelers for its breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, friendly people and great weather. From 1968 onwards, kenyan athletes have been a force to. And who wouldnt want to share something like this with your family, best friends, or favourite running buddies. Those superfast nike shoes are creating a problem the new. And at an elevation of over 7,000 feet, dirt roads all around in every direction and thousands of elite runners abound there is truly something special about running in the rift valley of kenya. Running the rift marathon 2020 race details marathon. Mar 01, 2019 running the rift is much more than just a race.
O, the oprah magazine running the rift encourages us to see the world as a whole, despite the simmering divisions that constantly. Based at kyaninga lodge, the marathon is a big day in the local and international calendar. Here are a few changes weve made to the event, tell us what you think. Running the rift marathon full, half, and 10km is a challenging trail run through spectacular scenery where the rift valley meets the congo basin and rwenzori mountains. Most are for kenyans, but some are for overseas runners, too. For decades runners from kenya and ethiopia have been dominating distance races. Oct 18, 2019 our dozen or so runners met with kipchoges training group one day high in the great rift valley. The rift valley marathon has been postponed for a year, and should return in 2020. Mar 18, 2017 the rift valley marathon, half marathon, and fourperson relay scheduled for march 18, 2017 may be one of the most memorable and challenging races you will ever run. The rift marathon saturday, 11 th november 2017 by david bentham running the rift marathon 2017 ive been up since 4. Africa marathons the home of marathons in africa run africa. Running the rift is more than a marathon, its an adventurers paradise in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places in africa. Refining running the rift marathon for 2018 running the.
If there is any one factor that leaps out at me, it is how many people. Running the rift marathon, uganda crowdfunding duration. The uks biggest listing of running, cycling and triathlon events. Inside kenyas rift valley, which produces the worlds best. This event is 100% not for profit, with all proceeds going to the kyaninga child development centre.