Shompole Marathon

The 4th Consecutive Shompole Marathon will take place on the 31st march and 1st April 2012. A half marathon route is now very exciting as it now also includes one lake. It takes place at Oloika Township - Shompole. Oloika is the town between Lake Magadi and Lake Natron ( on your way to the Shompole Eco-lodge), about 132km from Nairobi city.

The course gives runners the chance to see wildbeest, zebra, gazelles and other herbivores in the the pastures along the route. Offering a different experience to the usual road running marathons, this is an extreme event, that takes long distance running to the next level. Difficult environments will push runners just that little bit further, so if you enjoy a challenge this is the one for you.

Where is Shompole?

Shompole is the vast land that lies between lakes Magadi and Natron. The small town of Oloika, the start of the race, lies about 132km from Nairobi through Magadi town.

In order to secure a place in the 2012 Shompole Marathon you’ll need to register for the race. There are two options to this process:

Option 1 - The Normal Registration

You may either register online or by filing the entry form attached with this information sheet. You may submit your payment through M-PESA, Bank deposit or at any Runners Point outlet in Iten or Eldoret.

Entry Forms are available on request at info@shompolemarathon.com. .You should bring with you this form during the race day in case you haven’t submitted as it will be needed in order to collect your race number, and kit bag.

Option 2 – Charity Entries

Many charities have entry places in the Shompole Marathon each year though the Golden and Silver Bond scheme. Shompole Marathon is an ideal fundraising event– runners have raised funds for good causes since the race began in 2009. If you’d like to get involved and run for a charity team at the event:

Contact any of the three chosen Charities listed below:

Sport For Change: Website: http://sports4change.org. Contact:

Shompole Community Trust: Contact: Yusuf Oletepenya – 0722-564-059

Kibera Sport Development: Website: www.kiberaguru.org Contact: Joy Munezero – 0724-136-522'