Spectators
Each spectator is required to fill out a SPECTATOR FORM and complete a SPECTATOR DISCLAIMER. All spectators staying at the KQ Masai Mara Village on the marathon weekend must pay full camping fees.
ASSEMBLY & START TIMES
1) 5Km Children’s and Veteran Race
Start Time: 10am
Start Line: Play Grounds
2) 21Km (half Marathon) Race
Start Time: 10am
Start Line: Play Grounds
Runners shall be at the Starting Line at least 15 minutes before their assembly time. Each Assembly Area is located behind the relevant Start Lines.
* Note: Roads will be closed from 7.00am. *
1. Services Provided on the Route:
A) Security Along The Course:
The organizers will place security personnel, road markers/guides at a distance of approximately 100 meters from each other within the vicinity of each runner to avoid cheating or getting lost in the on the course. In addition, volunteers who will include: Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, youth and community members, will be placed along the route to assist and direct the runners.
At the front of each category of runners, two motor bikes (boda boda) will lead the runners. And at the back of the last runner(s), there will be motor vehicles including a police one and medical support team to keep an eye on the runners.
B) Drinking & Sponging Stations:
Drinking and sponging stations which will be noted on the Course Map, will be placed at a distance between 5km and will not be less than 5 in number along the course. Each drinking and sponging station will be operated by a group of enthusiastic volunteers from the local community led by a qualified Athletics Kenya Official.
C) Toilets Facilities:
Makeshift/temporary toilets will be placed a appropriate distances along the route for use of runners. At the start and finish point for the half and full marathon, races, the runners will us students’ toilet facilities. These will be noted on the Course Map.
D) Exit From The Race:
Runners deciding to withdraw from the race or those who are barred by time or other reason, are recorded by the officials and volunteers on the Race Course and their transport arranged to the finish point.
E) Timing:
Appropriate timing devises and Athletics Kenya Officials will be used to time all the finishers.
F) Distance and Direction Markings:
The entire course will be marked every kilometer with distance and direction markings on the course side with large visible signs. In addition the course will be marked by suitable branded tape and barriers on certain sections of the route and at the Finish. There will also be identifiable umpires on the route showing the direction running for each category of the runners.
G) Medical Support:
Medical support will be provided by medics from Narok Hospital who will provide medicine and qualified medical staff for emergencies on the route and at the Start and Finish. St John’s Ambulance will also be present to support this effort. Arrangements shall be made with local hospitals to handle emergencies or serious cases needing hospitalization.
2. The Weather conditions:
The month of November, although unpredictable, is expected to be cold sometimes with some rain. However, in Masai Mara, it can be extremely cold but the clean air is very good for distance running. The course is mainly on dirt roads, which may be hard but will be smooth.
However, runners would be advised to wear warm clothing and running shoes with heavier soles. These will also be appropriate on stony sections of the road. The average temperature on the race morning will range between 15 to 32 centigrade but, may be much colder at the morning of the race.
So, as always, runners should be prepared for all running conditions and be prepared to adjust their planned pace to what the weather may provide that morning. However, the organizers will keep monitoring the weather conditions throughout the period — especially days nearer to the event — and will advise the runners accordingly.
