Lewa Safari Marathon FAQs
Please note, the following information applies to the 2026 marathon. This will be updated for 2027 in due course.
The race will be held on Saturday 27th of June, 2026 at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
Registration will open online at https://www.lewasafarimarathon.co.ke on 27th March.
Adults can register for the full marathon (42km) or the half marathon (21km) or Executive Run (10km). These races are only open to people aged 18 years and above.
Children (10-17 years inclusive) can be registered for the 5km Junior Race.
42km full marathon entry is Ksh. 20,000 per adult
21 km half marathon entry is Ksh. 20,000 per adult
10 km Executive Run is Ksh. 50,000 per adult
5km Junior Race Entry is Ksh. 3,000 per child
A team name.
Between 5 and 10 team-mates (including yourself). If your group is larger than 10, you’ll need to split up into smaller teams.
For participants who would like to stay on Lewa, there are two accommodation options:
Self-catering Camp at Ksh. 3,500 per adult per night/ Ksh. 1,750 per child per night. This can be booked on registration day (19th March).
Location Africa Marathon Camp. A fully catered camp managed by Location Africa 0724 926 571 (africafilms@africaonline.co.ke). Please email or call them directly to book.
If after registration you have not secured accommodation but would like to stay on Lewa during the marathon weekend, please note you have until the 10th of May to make your accommodation arrangements. Email marathon@lewa.org for further details.
Arrival on Race Day is allowed but you must be at the start by 6.45 am.
Please note this year only spectators camping within the conservancy will be required to register once we open registration on 27th March. Kindly note that the amenities provided are loos (chemical style), fire wood and running water from taps strategically placed around the area. Runners and spectators wishing to use the campsite are required to bring all camping equipment and food for the duration of their stay. Registration will close on 10th May.
Please select the ‘I would like to run as part of a team’ then select your team-type. We have two types of teams – ‘Friends & family’ teams and ‘Corporate’ teams. Select the one’s that’s applicable to you based on the criteria below:
 ‘Corporate Team’ select if you are registering and paying on behalf of a corporate team. ‘Friends & Family Team’ select if you would like to register and pay for yourself as part of a friends and family team.
Please select the ‘I would like to register and pay for myself as part of a friends’/family team option’, then proceed. You will be prompted for your team name, then your personal details.
Please select the ‘I would like to register and pay for myself as part of a friends’/family team option’, then proceed. You will be prompted for your team name, then your personal details.
No, registrations can only be secured with payment.
Please choose the ‘I would like to register and pay on behalf of a corporate team’ option, then proceed.
Corporate registration will only allow you to register half-marathon participants. However, when you complete the corporate registration section, please select ‘Add Another Registration’ and you will be allowed to add a full-marathon registration to your payment tally.
Corporate registration will only allow you to register half-marathon participants. However, when you complete the corporate registration section, please select ‘Add Another Registration’ and you will be allowed to add a spectator to your payment tally.
Please click inside the box with the T&C’s scroll to the bottom of the terms and conditions, then try again.
This could be because we’re over the entry limit. Please email us on marathon@lewa.org.
Please note MPESA has a daily transaction limit of Ksh. 295,550
If your payment exceeds this we recommend that you check out either via Pesapal or Bank Transfer.
Please drop us a note on marathon@lewa.org or a note in the Chatbox
Your account number will be auto-generated by the system, when you select payment via MPESA.
The online processing fee comes from a 3.6% commission charged by the payment gateway Pesapal.
You will receive one final confirmation email, with details of your payment and registration as well as further information regarding the race.
For all participants who would like to stay within the conservancy, kindly make an effort to have booked your accommodation by our deadline, the 10th of May. This ensures we can plan well in advance.
Yes, spectator registration will remain open until the 5th of May.
Race registration, and collection of race packs will be held on Lewa on Friday 26th of June between 9.00 AM – 6.00 PM. Runners unable to register and collect their race packs on the 27th June, can do so on race day between and 5.30 AM – 6.30 AM.
At registration you will receive your race pack, which includes your running number, wristband, t-shirt, and programme.
Yes, you can, please write to us marathon@lewa.org with the name and email of the new runner. Please note that change of runner deadline is the 20th of May. After the deadline, runner changes will only be made on registration day before 2.00 pm at a cost of 5,000Ksh.
Only if you’re camping on the conservancy on Friday and/or Saturday night. You will need to pay a nominal fee of Ksh. 4,000 per adult and Ksh 2250 per child (between 5 and 17 years). Children below 5 years stay free of charge but the parent/guardian will be required to sign the disclaimer upon arrival on the registration day.
Yes, if you don’t already have existing AMREF evacuation cover you will need to purchase it for Ksh. 1,500, this is a cover for 14 days there after it expires. It begins from the 26th of June, this can be purchased on the website. If you do, you’ll be able to submit your AMREF number on the registration form. The race takes place in a high altitude and high temperature environment and it is therefore best to be covered. Kindly note that without prior cover, emergency medical evacuation can cost over $4,000, which must be paid BEFORE treatment or flight. In an emergency, if there are issues with payment, this can be life threatening.
Please note that the AMREF cover is for evacuation costs only and doesn’t cover hospital medical expenses. We recommend that you have full medical cover.
The race is first and foremost a fundraising event, so we highly encourage all our participants to fundraise for the causes that the marathon supports. There are many ways in which you can support, here are some ideas. In case of any questions, please contact marathon@lewa.org.
If you have any question about your entry or race, we’re just an email away (marathon@lewa.org )
