Held in partnership with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Safaricom, the event is regarded as one of Kenya’s top sporting events. This unique marathon has raised millions of dollars to fund Tusk supported wildlife conservation and community development in Kenya over the last 22 years. Supporting the recovery of Kenya’s black rhino population from the brink of extinction, protecting the world’s critically endangered Grevy’s zebra, and providing healthcare, water and improved infrastructure for communities, to funding Lewa education programmes, the funds this marathon raises are invaluable to thousands across the country.
However, these projects now face perhaps their greatest challenge to date – mounting a recovery plan in the face of social and economic crises. The Covid-19 pandemic’s harsh legacy will continue for many years to come. Both the 2020 and 2021 races were cancelled in Kenya – leaving communities even more vulnerable than before.
So lace up your shoes and join us on the start line at the annual Lewa Safari Marathon 2022 on Saturday 25th June to support of Kenya’s rural communities and its iconic wildlife.