This archive report was first published on 18 September 2019.
The Ndakaini Half Marathon, a premier event in Kenya’s running calendar, is set to take place on November 9 at the Ndakaini Dam in Murang’a County. The 16th edition of the marathon will feature 21km, 10km, and 5km family-fun races, aiming to raise funds for the conservation of the dam’s catchment area.
According to James Mukuna, the Sports Chairman of the Ndakaini Environmental Conservation Association (NDEKA), the event is expected to attract a large number of amateur runners. ‘I am delighted to announce that the 2019 Ndakaini Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, the 9th of November 2019 in Ndakaini, Murang’a County. This year, as was the case last year, the marathon will not feature prize money for elites,’ he said.
The marathon has a rich history of nurturing some of Kenya’s greatest long-distance runners, including Catherine Ndereba, Abel Kirui, Samuel Wanjiru, and Patrick Kipng’eno. Apart from conservation, the main purpose of the event is to nurture upcoming marathon talents in the country.
Online registration for this year’s event has already opened, with athletes required to pay a fee of Ksh 1500. The sponsors for this year’s event will be announced in due course, with a considerable interest from the corporate sector to take part.
