The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has launched a six-week training programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) participating in the 2022 marathon.
Persons with Disabilities will participate in the 21kms Wheelchair Race and 42kms Relay Race alongside the 42kms full marathon, 21kms Half Marathon, 10kms and the 5kms Family Fun Run.
This is part of the marathon’s agenda to support diversity and inclusion by increasing the participation of persons with disabilities.
The programme builds on the partnership with the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), Sight Savers and Light for the World, with renowned marathoner Douglas Wakihuri as the lead trainer for over 50 participants who have disabilities.
Chair of the Local Organising Committee Peter Gitau said, “We believe in a fair and balanced world, where everyone is welcome to participate and given the same chances in a safe and inclusive environment.”
“We aim to boost access and equality by partnering with local organisations to understand how we can improve accessibility to our events for people living with disabilities.”
“It has become an event that promotes innovation, collaboration and solidarity amongst participants and spectators and positively impacts the natural environment. This aligns with global trends to integrate sustainability into major sporting events.”
Registration for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is open at www.nairobimarathon.com for both virtual and physical marathons.
Individual and corporate participants are encouraged to take advantage of the early bird entry fee of KES2,000 up to October 10, which will go up to KES2,500 between October 10 and 16, the deadline day.
All proceeds from the race event go towards the “Futuremakers” Initiative.
