The biggest Half Marathon this year, the World AIDS Day Half Marathon 2024, is coming up on 1st December 2024, at Nyayo Stadium. It is organized by National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), aimed at accelerating efforts to end AIDS by 2030 and end new HIV Infections.
NSDCC have had numerous sessions with various organisations, groups and counties nationwide, sensitizing masses in taking up their role in the noble fight against HIV/AIDS. With 9 out of 10 people who inject drugs in Kenya being men, there is an outcry that men be at the core of this conversation, because this places them at a higher risk of contracting HIV. These forums focused on HIV prevention, Gender-based Violence Awareness, promoting prevention of the growing Triple Threat of pregnancies/teenage pregnancies, drug abuse prevention and sensitization, and prioritizing men’s health. Key activities included education on safe sexual practices like use of condoms, medical screenings, and discussions on socio-cultural barriers. The upcoming Half Marathon will be a climax to World AIDS Day 2024 Celebrations.
- The earliest race is the Wheelchair race, starting at 5:45 am with all races ending by 9:00 am.
- Apart from a chance to create awareness, end new HIV infections, break the stigma, and support treatment programs, you have a chance to win great prizes if you emerge Top Ten in the race…
The race will start at Nyayo Stadium, through Uhuru Highway to the Museum Hill interchange, into Kenyatta avenue in the Nairobi CBD, Haile Selassie Avenue, into Lowerhill and Upperhill Road, out through Masaba Road, Bunyala Road, finally to Nyayo Stadium, via Lusaka Road. Categories include Half Marathon (21 Km), Wheelchair Race (10 Km) the 10 Km Run, the Family Fun Run (5 Km), and the CEO’s Race (2 Km). The earliest race is the Wheelchair race, starting at 5:45 am with all races ending by 9:00 am.
- For the Half Marathon- 21 Km (Men and Women), the Winner will be awarded Ksh. 250,000,…
- …Position Eight, Nine and Ten will get Ksh. 5,000 each…
- The Wheelchair race (Men and Women) Category Winner will be awarded Ksh. 100,000, the 1st Runner’s-Up will get Ksh. 70,000 and the 2nd Runner’s-Up getting Ksh. 40,000…
Apart from a chance to create awareness, end new HIV infections, break the stigma, and support treatment programs, you have a chance to win great prizes if you emerge Top Ten in the race: For the Half Marathon- 21 Km (Men and Women), the Winner will be awarded Ksh. 250,000, the 1st Runner’s-Up will get Ksh. 200,000 and the 2nd Runner’s-Up getting Ksh. 100,000. Those in positions Four, Five, Six and Seven, will be awarded with Ksh. 50,000, Ksh. 40,000, Ksh. 20,000 and Ksh. 10,000, respectively. Position Eight, Nine and Ten will get Ksh. 5,000 each.
For the 10 Km Run (Men and Women), The First TEN Winners will also get great cash prizes: the Winner will be awarded Ksh. 100,000, the 1st Runner’s-Up will get Ksh. 70,000 and the 2nd Runner’s-Up getting Ksh. 50,000. Those in positions Four, Five, Six and Seven, will be awarded with Ksh. 40,000, Ksh. 20,000, Ksh. 10,000 and Ksh. 10,000, respectively. Position Eight, Nine and Ten will get Ksh. 5,000 each.
The Wheelchair race (Men and Women) Category Winner will be awarded Ksh. 100,000, the 1st Runner’s Up will get Ksh. 70,000 and the 2nd Runner’s Up getting Ksh. 40,000. For positions Four and Five, Ksh. 30,000 and Ksh. 20,000 will be awarded respectively. All you need to do is register with Ksh. 1,500 (Adults) or Ksh. 1,000 (Below 18 years).
With just 7 Days to go, it is important to get your ticket early. It is a race against time. Together, we can end AIDS by 2030. Join the movement in the fight against HIV/AIDS by registering through: https://wad24.nsdcc.go.ke or Dial *826*86#.
