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GET READY TO RUN WILD, FOR THE WILD. The Lewa Safari Marathon takes place at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya. What began as a comparatively tiny event in 2000 has now grown from 180 runners raising US$50,000 to over 1,400 runners. To date the marathon has raised over … MORE
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    Vendsweet FIRST-TIMER '19

    Running through one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife conservancies was a joy. Everything about the race was difficult and spectacular. I raised money for TUSK to be able to run … MORE

    Running through one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife conservancies was a joy. Everything about the race was difficult and spectacular. I raised money for TUSK to be able to run in the race. The course was two 1/2 marathons– so a double loop. I ran slow due to the heat, I got lapped by an African man. Humbling…

    It was incredible as they literals had to use helicopters to keep the dangerous animals away to keep runners safe and there was park rangers out on the race course with guns to protect the runners.

    The race packet contained hand-made things, that years later I am still using. The accommodations available where over the top (and expensive). What a joy!

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    5

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