Lewa Safari Marathon

Trail Running covering 42.2 km in Nairobi, Kenya

Date & StatusMay 15, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,097 m

Lewa Safari Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Nairobi, KE focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +1,097 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 15, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lewasafarimarathon.com).

Lewa Safari Marathon in Nairobi (Work: "Toubkal Orange", Photo: Anass ERRIHANI, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonTrail Running42.2 km+1,097 m214 m - 675 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marathon42.2 km
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+1,097 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,097 m D-
Altitude range
214 m - 675 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+1,097 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS1.2921° S, 36.8220° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 214 m to 675 m above sea level (+1,097 m D+, -1,097 m D-)

Peak: 675 m·at 27.7 km·Ø 5.2 %
214 m368 m521 m675 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km675 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Lewa Safari Marathon take place?

Lewa Safari Marathon takes place in Nairobi, KE (start area at coordinates 1.2921° S, 36.8219° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 15, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Lewa Safari Marathon?

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +1,097 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Lewa Safari Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,097 m of elevation gain and -1,097 m of elevation loss, ranging between 214 m and 675 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Lewa Safari Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lewasafarimarathon.com).