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ultraMARAthon
MAASAI MARA
50 KM RUN
2021
Race Information
What is the UltraMARAthon?
The UltraMARAthon is a supported 50km single-
day footrace through the conservancies of the
northern Maasai Mara ecosystem. The race can be
run as an individual or as a “relay style” team of 2
or 4, with legs of about 25km or 12.5km each.
There will be 6 checkpoints evenly spaced along
the race route. A race route map will be provided
in the pre-race briefing email.
Date and Time:
4th of December, 2021, at 06:30.
Location:
The event this year will traverse the Lemek, Ol Choro and
Enonkishu Conservancies .
Entry Fees:
Individual 50km $300 (KES 33,000/-)
Relay team (2 x 25km) $400 (KES 44,000/-)
Relay team (4 x 12.5km) $400 (KES 44,000/-)
The Cause
The greater Maasai Mara is one of Kenya’s key ecosystems and provides an essential barrier between agricultural areas
and the Maasai Mara reserve itself. The stewards in the greater Mara area rely primarily on tourism to manage and
protect the ecosystem, which given the seasonal nature of tourism in the area and the current pandemic presents
certain challenges.
The goal of the UltraMARAthon is to raise funds to support key initiatives in the region related to conservation and
enhancing the lives of the communities within the area. The initiatives that will be supported this year are:
Mara Elephant Project - funding for the recruitment, training and deployment of rangers specifically to address
poaching, human/wildlife conflict and habitat loss challenges in the region.
Africa Mission Services Birth Center – funding to expand a women’s health center located in Engos, which serves a
population of approximately 7,000 local Maasai, providing prenatal/postnatal care, family planning education and
services, and assists 50 – 60 women in childbirth each month.
Ranger support – funding for uniforms, equipment and general administration for the conservancies involved in the
event.
In addition, this event will encourage tourism to the Mara conservancies and provide beneficial exposure on both
national and international levels, raising awareness of the challenges of conserving and managing this iconic yet
threatened ecosystem during these difficult times.
Pre-race Briefing
ultraMARAthon
A briefing with all information about the race day will be emailed out to all participants 10 days prior to the
event, on November 25th. On December 1st, 2021, at 6pm Kenya time, a virtual briefing along with a
question and answer period will be held via Zoom (link will be provided in the pre-race briefing email).
All participants will need to collect their race bib numbers prior to race day at designated locations, to be
detailed in the pre-race briefing.
Prizes
Tea will be provided for all participants, followed by prize-giving. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place male and female individuals, and for 1st place all-male, all-female, and mixed relay teams.
Cut-off Time
There will be a strict cut-off time of 15:00 at which time a vehicle will retrieve any participants remaining on
the course more than 2km from the finish line.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome. Details on spectator route and fee (to include conservation fee, lunch and tea
time) will be included in pre-race briefing.
Included in entry fee: Not included in entry fee:
Race bib with number Accommodation pre- or post-race event.
Post-race tea Any snacks or beverages during the race
Post-race lunch other than the water provided at
Water checkpoints.
Fully marked race route Personal medical insurance
Checkpoints with water and first aid kits AMREF (Flying Doctors) insurance
Medical station at the finish line
Finishers goodie bag
Prizes
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
TRAIL-RUNNING SHOES
HYDRATION PACK
TRAIL-RUNNING POLES
SUNGLASSES
SUNSCREEN
HAT
FOOD RESERVES: GELS, BARS, FRUIT
GPS DEVICE WITH THE TRACK OF THE RACE
AND/OR A MAP OF THE TERRAINultraMARAthon Further information Signage The race route will be marked so participants can easily identify the route. The route will be marked in full during the two days before the event, and checked on race day prior to the front runner/start. Safety and Medical Safety is our highest priority during this event. All participants will be briefed on potential hazards. Rangers will notify and temporarily halt participants in the event of a wildlife hazard. All participants must adhere to rangers’ instructions and stop running until given a signal it is safe to continue. A basic first aid kit will be available at each checkpoint. Medical assistance, including an ambulance and air support, will be strategically positioned along the course. Wildlife rangers will line the course to ensure the safety of runners. Numerous safety vehicles and a spotter aircraft will also be along the route. Covid-19 Protocols Due to the ongoing pandemic the event will have strict protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of event participants, volunteers and spectators alike. These protocols will be detailed in the race briefing on 1st December. A prerequisite for participation will be for each athlete to present either a negative PCR test (taken within 72 hours of race day) or their full vaccination certificate prior to the day of the event. Checkpoints Each checkpoint will consist of a water station, portable toilet, and first aid kit. Relay handover checkpoints will also have a shaded area for participants to wait before or after a handover. Local tourism partners will manage these stations to ensure smooth and safe running. There will be a dedicated team to ensure no materials or waste are left after the event. Liability Each participant must sign an event disclaimer, accepting to participate in the event on the basis that the event organisers, partners, and land owners undertake no responsibility for health or safety during the event and that such responsibility is the participants’ alone. By participating in the event, the participant acknowledges that they suffer no medical condition which would prevent them from participating. All participants agree to abide by the organisers’ and rangers’ instructions. Waste Disposal Each checkpoint will have a disposal bin for the eco-friendly water cups and any other waste products. Managers of each checkpoint will ensure that all waste is removed from the checkpoint area. A team will be designated to ‘litter pick’ whilst sweeping behind the last runners to ensure no waste is left behind. Accommodation Details on accommodation options and costs will be provided by 15th of October. Transportation All participants are to arrive at the start line by 06:00. Relay runners will be shuttled to relay checkpoints through event transportation. A vehicle will be stationed at every rest stop with additional support at relay checkpoints for transferring relay racers to finish line. In the event of an emergency, these vehicles will be available for transport. We will provide additional details concerning transportation with the accommodation options.
ultraMARAthon Further information Registration Race registration will open on 1st October Registration can be completed via the UltraMARAthon website: https://ultramarathon.co.ke/registration/ For any queries related to registration please contact us at ultramarathon.ke@gmail.com NB - Please note that registration will not be considered complete without full payment. Payment Payment is currently due in full to secure your spot! Payment Deadline: 20th November, 2021 MPESA Paybill number: 542542 Account: 70700 Bank ACCOUNT NAME: Mara Elephant Project Trust KES ACCOUNT NUMBER: 02701179731410 (KES) USD ACCOUNT NUMBER: 02701179731510 (USD) BANK NAME: I&M BANK LTD BRANCH NAME: Lavington Mall SWIFT CODE: IMBLKENA
related organizations
MMWCA
The Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association
(MMWCA) was formed in 2013, to serve as a membership
organisation for current and future wildlife conservancies in
the greater Maasai Mara. MMWCA has a mandate from
landowners and tourism parties to play an overarching
coordination role for all stakeholders in the greater Mara
ecosystem. By conserving the greater Mara ecosystem
through this network of community protected areas, we aim
to ensure a secure future for our biodiversity and wildlife
and the recreation and tourism that depend on it, as well as
prosperity for the regional Maasai population and the
nation of Kenya for generations to come.
FOR RANGERS
For Rangers raises money for the welfare of wildlife
rangers, who risk their lives every day protecting
Africa’s wildlife and wild habitats.
Since 2015, For Rangers has been supported by
individuals from Kenya, Tanzania, UK, and as far away
as New Zealand. So far, the “Running For Rangers"
team has taken part in some of the worlds toughest
ultra marathons: The Marathon des Sables, The
Jungle Ultra in Peru, The Desert Ultra in Namibia, Fire
& Ice in Iceland, a 500 km run across the frozen
wastelands of the Yukon in the infamous 6633 Ultra,
numerous marathons, half marathons and ‘Tough
Mudders'.
In the past five years the team has raised over $3,000,000 - every cent of which goes to the needs of
the rangers on the frontlines of protecting wildlife in Africa.
ultraMARAthonThank you for the support! ultraMARAthon
OUR SPONSORS
WAIVER / CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE
For the event taking place on 4th December 2021
NOTICE: This document is a legally binding agreement. Please read it carefully before registering for
the UltraMARAthon as a runner. By registering for the marathon as a Participant, you are acknowledging
that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms. Spectators must also understand and agree to
these terms before attending the event.
DEFINITIONS:
“Event” - the UltraMARAthon, which will take place on Naboisho Conservancy, Olare Motorogi
Conservancy, Mara North Conservancy, Lemek Conservancy, Ol Chorro Conservenacy and Enonkishu
Conservancies (the “Venue”);
“Organisers”- the individuals and companies organising the Event namely For Rangers Ltd (“FR”), and
any member of the Board of Directors, staff or other person (including race officials, security staff,
volunteers, conservancy members and employees, and the medical team) appointed by any of them to
assist in the organisation of the Event;
“Participant” - a runner, spectator, supplier, day visitor, volunteer and any other person associated with,
participating in, or attending the Event; and the terms “participating” and “participation” shall be
construed accordingly.
A. General Conditions of Participation
1. I accept that and agree to participate in the Event on the basis that the Organisers undertake no
responsibility for my personal health and/or safety during the Event and that such responsibility is mine
alone. I agree that any claim or claims whatsoever that I may have concerning or arising out of my
participation in the Event against the Organisers shall be determined exclusively by the courts of Kenya
and in accordance with Kenyan Law.
2. I acknowledge and accept the risks associated with my participation in the Event at the Venue,
including risks associated with dehydration, being in close proximity to wild and unpredictable animals,
unpredictable weather and rough terrain. I therefore undertake this Event entirely of my own volition and
at my own risk.
3. I understand that Participation in the Event is subject to the Organisers’ right of admission and right of
ejection without any compensation for failure to comply with these terms and conditions or any other
directives and instructions that may be issued by the Organisers at any time before and during the Event.
I acknowledge that the Organisers reserve the right to cancel, postpone, interrupt or stop the Event due to
government cancellation, adverse weather, acts of God, civil disorder, acts of terror or for any other
cause that may render it impossible to hold the Event. The Organisers may modify the Event and update
the Conditions of Participation at any time through any such media as the Organisers shall in their sole
discretion determine. The Participant shall endeavour to keep abreast with new developments of the
Event by regularly visiting the social media pages.
4. I understand the Organisers reserve the right to change Event dates, venue capacity arrangements or
cancel the Event and such cancellation, variation or interruption shall not entitle the Participant to any
claim. I understand that any cancellation by a Participant for the Event must be received fourteen (14)
days prior to the Event in order to receive a refund for the Event.5. I shall abide by all the instructions issued to me by the Organisers, security personnel and race officials including staying within designated areas. 6. If I have under my care or control children below 18 years of age participating in the Event, then I shall ensure that they are accompanied at all times by a responsible adult and understand that these Conditions of Participation apply to such children. 7. I irrevocably consent to the use of my images in any medium, including live recordings, still photography, filming and sound recording as members of the Event audience, and consent to the free use of any such images or recordings by the Organisers and sponsors. 8. I accept that my personal belongings, vehicles, self and baggage are subject to search at the Venue, designated parking areas and before boarding any Event transport vehicle. I understand that any vehicle that is found abandoned around the Venue may be towed away and any bag, mobile device or such other item found unattended may be removed from the Venue by Security personnel and destroyed. I agree that co-operation with Security personnel is mandatory. 9. I understand that the entry or use of any prohibited or controlled substances under applicable statutes and regulations is strictly prohibited and I undertake not to bring into, or consume, any illegal substance at the Venue nor will I carry any weapons, smoke bombs, compressed gas containers, blades of any kind, glass bottles, unlicensed communication equipment, including radio transmitting devices to the Venue. Smoking shall only be permitted in designated areas. 10. I have full/comprehensive medical insurance including that which provides cover for emergency medical evacuation. In the event of my requiring medical assistance or evacuation not being covered by my insurance policy, I accept full responsibility for any costs associated with such action. I further acknowledge that if the Organisers are required to pay evacuation, medical, accommodation and other expenses on my behalf, whether or not I have insurance, I am liable to reimburse the Organisers in full for such expenses. I am aware that the participation in the Event organised by the Organisers, and their associates, agents and sub-contractors, contains inherent risks of illness, injury, death or loss or damage of personal property, whether caused by wild animals, other forces of nature, human acts, civil disorder, acts of terror or omissions or Acts of God. I recognise that such risks may be present at any time during the Event and I am also aware that there are only temporary medical facilities available. I acknowledge that the Event is to be physically demanding and I understand the minimum physical requirements for my participation in the Event and I am fit enough to undertake it. I Further acknowledge that the Organisers are not in any way liable for and responsible for my personal and physical well-being. 11. I hereby expressly assume and indemnify, release and hold harmless the Organisers and their respective owners, directors, operators, management, employees, staff, agents and associates from all liability, blame and responsibility, direct or indirect, in the event of any illness, personal injury (fatal or otherwise) accidents, claims, losses, and of or damage to personal property including motor vehicles which might occur now and/or in the future however this may be caused through my participation in the Event and/or my general presence at the Venue. I further acknowledge and agree that I am waiving my rights, and those of any children within my care and control, to bring a court action or any other proceeding whatsoever, in any jurisdiction, to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any personal injury, death, loss of or damage to property and/or other damages related to me or any children within my care and control. 12. In addition, I hereby waive any rights (on my own behalf, and those of children within my care and control) that I have or may have to bring any claim, suit or proceedings against the Organisers and their respective owners, directors, operators, management, employees, staff, agents and associates, whether such claim, suit or proceedings are found in statute, contract, equity, tort or otherwise, related in any way to any illness, injury, death, damage, theft or loss suffered by me, any children within my care and control or our property, that may arise directly or indirectly from this visit and/or our participation in the Event and in any activities at the Venue. 13. I warrant to the Organisers that all the information I have provided during and after the registration process is true and accurate and that I have read and understood the privacy policy that forms part of these terms and conditions.
14. These Conditions of Participation are accepted on my behalf and on behalf of any minors accompanying me, and shall be binding on my assigns, heirs and legal representatives and on those of any minors accompanying me, and I fully understand that by accepting these Conditions of Participation by clicking on the place provided I release the Organisers and their respective employees, agents and officers from any culpability or liability on the terms set out herein. 15. In case I am submitting an application for registration and accepting these terms and conditions on behalf of another person or group of persons I confirm I have obtained the express content of such persons or group of persons. 16. If any portion of these Conditions of Participation is unenforceable, such portion shall be struck out provided that the remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect. B. Participants’ Conditions of Participation By accepting these terms and conditions, I acknowledge that, • I am in good health and am not suffering from any medical condition, which might prevent me from safely participating in the Event or impede me from completing the Event successfully; • I do not suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes or epilepsy or such other medical condition that may be affected by my participation; • I have trained for the Event, following a suitable programme for the nature of the Event, particularly accounting for the altitude, terrain and climate; • I am wearing good quality, suitable and well-fitting running shoes whilst taking part in the Event; • I will obey all instructions of race officials and of any members of the medical team. I understand that such instructions may require me to either not participate in or to retire from the Event; and • I will not deviate from the Event route. C. Acceptance I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………..................................................................................................................................... (INSERT FULL NAME AND SIGNATURE) understand the terms and the effects of signing these Conditions of Participation and Attendance. Please either check the appropriate box on your registration form to indicate you have read and accept this waiver, or sign this waiver and submit it with the registration form in order to complete your registration.
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