Kids Of Africa “Run For Fun” 2017 launched
The annual Kids of Africa Run for Fun 2017 is set to take place on 15th October. This was revealed yesterday at a Press Conference held at Kampala Sheraton Hotel.
The ‘Run For Fun’ is aimed at raising funds for the provision of safe drinking water through construction of boreholes to the community, and to celebrate their 11th anniversary. This is the 7th edition of the “Run for Fun” and the growth of the event has been most encouraging.
The inaugural run in 2011 had over 300 runners of all ages;
In 2012 there were over 500 runners, and by 2016 it had 923 participants;
This year over 1000 runners are expected.
Venue
The starting point will again be from Kids of Africa located in Bwerenga (Wakiso District). Coming from Kampala, take the Entebbe Road to Kawuku (25 km). At Kawuku, a signpost says Kids of Africa at the boda boda stage. Take a LEFT turn then continue on the murram road to Kids of Africa village (4km). Along the murram road you will come to a “Y” junction after 3km.Continue to the left, past the football pitch on the right, down and up a hill (Lake Victoria is on the right). As you go up the hill, you will pass new houses on the left. Take a right turn at the Kids of Africa signpost. The car park can be seen and the village entrance is 100m from this point.
Objectives
Last year we raised approximately 80 million Ugandan Shillings which was used to complete the modern dental clinic at Kids of Africa.
This year’s objective is to raise 100 million Ugandan Shillings which will be used to construct 4 boreholes to cater for the water needs of the local community.
3 RACES, 4 AGE CATEGORIES & SCENIC ROUTES
There will be 5km, 10km and 21km races, with the following age categories: Under 12 years (5km only), 13-17 years, 18-49 years and 50+ years.
Participants should meet at 6:30am to collect their event T-shirts and race numbers. The 21km will start at 7:30am sharp; the 10km race at 7:55am, and the 5km at 8:15am. The courses are set in Wakiso District, between Kampala and Entebbe on the shores of Lake Victoria. In addition to being challenging, the routes take runners through local countryside, villages, and have picturesque views over Lake Victoria.
Prizes
The first three male and female finishers in each race and age category will receive medals and a cash prize.
REGISTRATION CENTRES AND FEES
The registration fee is UGX 20,000 per individual. From 1 October, participants can register at:
- Shop 47, Grand Imperial Hotel Shopping Mall, Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm
- Endiro Coffee Kisementi. Monday – Saturday 10am-8pm.
- Centenary Bank Kawuku-Entebbe Monday – Saturday 10am-6pm.
- Namasuba Total Petrol Station Monday- Sunday 10am-6pm.
- Kids of Africa – Swiss African Village Monday –Sunday 8am – 6pm.
Late registration is possible at the venue on the event day, but at the higher fee of UGX 30,000. However, please note, there is no guarantee of getting an event T-shirt, or a finishing position and time if your register on the event day.
ACTIVATE UGANDA, LTD
As previously, the races are being organised by Activate Uganda, Ltd, the country’s leading professional sports event & timing management company.
SPONSORS
We thank all our sponsors who have been supporting “Run for Fun” since 2011.
Special gratitude to ROKO Construction who have been our main sponsors for the past 6 years and, again this year.
Thank you to all our other sponsors for making this event possible, including: Orient Bank, DFCU Bank, Yako Micro Finance, Sheraton Kampala, Vasani Electrical Co. Ltd, Bank of Baroda, MMAKS Advocates, Centenary Bank and Allied Plumbers.
Kids of Africa
Kids of Africa, a Swiss initiative, is a children’s home operating in Uganda. It takes care of 100 abandoned children in ten family homes, each headed by a foster mother. The children represent the next generation of Ugandan society and it is hoped they will contribute to the futures of similarly disadvantaged youngsters in years to come.
