Fourth Kids of Africa 'Run for Fun' event next month
Kids of Africa, a Swiss initiative, is a children's home operating in Uganda. It takes care of 94 abandoned children in ten family homes, each headed by a loving foster mother. Kids of Africa is raising the children to be the backbone of the next generation of Ugandan society and to their contributing to improve the futures of similarly disadvantaged youngsters.
As in previous years, the races will be organised by Activate Uganda, described as the country's leading professional sports event and timing management company. The starting point will be Kids of Africa at Bwerenga (Wakiso District). This is 4km from Kawuku, which is 24km along the Entebbe Rd.
Three races, five age categories, and scenic routes
There will be 5km, 10km and 21km races, with the following age categories:
- Under 10 (5km only),
- 10-14,
- 15-18,
- 19-49,
- 50+
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. The routes will take runners through local countryside, villages and where they will have great views of Lake Victoria.
The Red Cross will again provide medical back up at the event.
Prizes
The first three male and female finishers in each age category will receive medals. There will also be cash prizes in all age categories, male and female, in all three races.
Registration centres and fees
The registration fee is: UGX 15,000pp. Registration can be done at:
- Game Store / Lugogo Mall, Friday - Sunday 10am-6pm
- Shop 47, Grand Imperial Hotel Shopping Mall, Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm
- Entebbe Golf Club, on Fri/Sat/Sun 26th/27th/28th September
Late registration can be made on the day for UGX 30,000 - but there is no guarantee of getting an event T-shirt, finishing position and time.
