Kilimanjaro Marathon
MARATHONS? Huh! They’re becoming two a penny nowadays – or are they?
Stubbington Green Runners have been contacted by the organisers of a tough marathon, and one with a sting in its tail – the Kilimanjaro Marathon.
Tom Sutton runs East African Adventure, which specialises in trekking and walking holidays in Tanzania and Kenya, climbing Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya and Mt Meru, and lower level walks in other areas of African wilderness including safari's.
“I am a keen runner,” write Tom. “And one of our newest itineraries is for the Kilimanjaro Marathon.
On March 1st, 2009, it is the seventh official running of the event, which last year attracted roughly 1,000 competitors to the full and half marathon distances from East Africa and all over the world.
“From Thursday, February 26th to Tuesday, March 3rd, we are running the first organised trip from the UK to take part in this unique marathon which is held at the bottom of one of the most iconic mountains in the world, experiencing local sights and culture, via coffee and banana plantations!
“Our carefully designed itineray includes enough time to relax beforehand, a Game drive with canoeing experience in Arusha National Park to spot some of the African wildlife and of course entry to the Kilimanjaro Marathon/ Half Marathon, all the while staying in one of the most comfortable lodges in the area.
“For more information please click on the below link to the Kilimanjaro Marathon trip page on our website, http://eastafricanadventure.com/trips/kili_marathon1.html
“If this sounds like the sort of holiday/ challenge some of your members would be interested in I would be very grateful if you could pass on any details about the trip please.
“I look forward to hearing from some of your members, and maybe even running with them in the shadow of Kili next March (because I'm doing it too!).”