your trusted running friend in East Africa. soon our full website will be live, keep an eye on our instagram for now.
your trusted running friend in East Africa. soon our full website will be live, keep an eye on our instagram for now.
LOCATION
Uganda, Kenya
DATE
November 6, 2026
5K? Done. 10K? Done. Marathon? You’ve been there.
This is different.
Relay of the Champions is not about ticking off another distance. It’s about stepping into something bigger, together.
240 kilometers. Two days. Four runners. One local hero. One shared mission.
Only 8 teams will be selected for this edition.
This isn’t another race. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chapter.
JOIN US
experience running the east african way
The concept
240 KM. TWO DAYS. ONE TEAM.
You and your team take on a continuous relay challenge through the heart of East Africa.
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120 km per day
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Non-stop relay format
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Teams rotate runners strategically
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Every decision matters
You decide: Who runs. When they run. How hard they push. When they recover.
This is a race against time, terrain, and your own limits. but you face it together.
4 RUNNERS + 1 LOCAL HERO
Each team consists of:
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4 international runners
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1 local Kenyan or Ugandan runner
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1 dedicated team vehicle (your own branded matatu)
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1 local driver guiding every stage
The local hero is more than a teammate. They know the roads. The altitude. The rhythm of the land. They connect your effort to the community you run through.
the route
From Kapchorwa (Uganda) across the border into Kenya. Finishing in Iten, the second Home of Champions.
The route is:
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Fully vetted and pre-run by our team
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Shared in advance as GPX files
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Guided by your team driver
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Designed for safety and pure experience
Endless red earth roads. Rolling landscapes. Wide open skies.
Every kilometer tells a story. Every horizon becomes a memory.
THE EXPERIENCE
DAY 1 – 120 KM RELAY
Ugandan roads. Border crossing. Endless vistas. Your strategy begins to unfold.
DAY 2 – 120 KM RELAY
Kenyan highlands. Fatigue meets resilience. The finish line in Iten.
Then celebration. Reflection. Connection.
This is not just physical. It’s emotional. Cultural. Shared.
RUN WITH PURPOSE
This race goes beyond sport.
Every team selects a local charity in Kenya or Uganda to support.We guide you if needed.
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Every kilometer contributes to real impact
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Local drivers, runners, and guides are part of the event
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We actively engage with the communities along the route
You don’t just pass through. You leave something behind.
This is performance with purpose.
PREPARATION
This is a team event — but every link must be strong.
You should:
- Be comfortably able to run at least a half marathon in a single day
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Train consistently
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Be prepared for high altitude conditions
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Be aware of malaria guidelines (areas are considered low-risk; consult local health authorities)
Both Kapchorwa and Iten sit at altitude. Arriving early to acclimatize is recommended — travel packages are available.
experience running the east african way
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Entry fee: €339 per person
Includes:
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Participation in Relay of the Champions
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Full event organization & support
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Support of a local runner
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Your own branded team matatu (4 days)
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3 nights accommodation
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3x breakfast & dinner
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Official merchandise
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The complete event experience
Optional extras:
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Extra nights before or after
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Extended trip support
Not included:
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Travel to and from Eldoret
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Visa
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Yellow fever vaccination
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Food & drinks during the race
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Travel insurance
ARE YOU READY?
Can you picture yourself running through the red roads of East Africa? Feeling the rhythm of the land? Hearing your teammates in the distance?
Maybe you’re curious. Maybe you’re already committed.
Either way – we’re here.
Only 8 teams will take part.
This is your team. Your strategy. Your impact.
Join Relay of the Champions
email us info@indierunner.nl
whatsApp us +254 740 460469