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Athletics Kenya alongside NSDCC launches World AIDS Day Half Marathon in Nairobi, blending athletics and awareness with significant prizes.
Scourge of HIV/AIDS has been a persistent challenge worldwide and Kenya is no exception.
In a bid to tackle the issue head-on, Athletics Kenya (AK) has joined forces with the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) to launch the inaugural World AIDS Day Half Marathon.
The event, set to take place on Sunday, December 1, at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, promises to combine the thrill of athletics with the critical mission of raising awareness about HIV/AIDS.
The race, themed "Race Against Time," aims to highlight the urgent need for men and boys to undertake early testing for the virus and begin timely treatment.
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Speaking at the launch event at Riadha House, NSDCC CEO Dr. Ruth Masha emphasized the critical role men must play in leading the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“While we have made progress in the fight against this scourge, there is a challenge that still remains. We have found that fewer men go for testing; also, many men report to clinics with TB, and by the time they do that, it is usually too late to do anything to help them. Men have been traditionally leaders in the society, and it is time for them to stand up and lead from the front,” Dr. Masha said.
She noted that the marathon serves as a platform to address not only HIV/AIDS but also the associated challenges of drug abuse, TB, teenage pregnancies, and adolescent fatherhood.
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Dr. Masha expressed hope that the power of sports—particularly athletics, for which Kenya is renowned—would inspire positive changes in attitudes and behaviors.
Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region Chair, Barnaba Korir, expressed confidence in the marathon's success, praising the organizing committee for their efforts.
“I am proud of the progress we have made in the very short time we have had to organize this event. Athletes have a very important role to play in information dissemination,” Korir said.
The event promises to attract hundreds of participants across five race categories: the 21 km half marathon, 10 km race, 10 km wheelchair race, 5 km fun run and a special 2 km race for CEOs and children.
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The start point for all races will be the Toyota Kenya roundabout on Uhuru Highway, with the 21 km race snaking through Westlands, the CBD, and Upperhill before culminating at Nyayo Stadium.
Athletics Kenya’s Chief Administrative Officer, Susan Kamau, underscored AK’s commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS and called on athletes, both elite and non-elite, to participate.
“As AK, you can be assured of our support…we are committed to this cause and its success. I encourage all athletes…whether elite or non-elite…to come and compete. Let’s fight AIDS the same way we do doping and GBV,” she said.
The race also offers attractive cash prizes, with the 21 km category winners (both men and women) set to take home Ksh. 250,000 each, while second and third-place finishers will earn Ksh. 200,000 and Ksh. 100,000, respectively.
The 10 km race winners will receive Ksh. 100,000, with tiered rewards for subsequent positions. The wheelchair race category ensures inclusivity, with prizes ranging from Ksh. 100,000 for the winner to Ksh. 20,000 for fifth place.
Registration is ongoing via the USSD code 82686# or through the official website, with fees set at Ksh. 1,500 for adults and Ksh. 1,000 for participants under 18.
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