The Kenya Coalition Against Landmines (KCAL) is calling on all Nairobi Summit participants to join them in the upcoming Nairobi Road Race for a Mine Free World.
Paul Tergat, Kenya's world record-holding marathan runner, will be participating in the race alongside
On 27 October in Nairobi, two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world cross country champion Paul Tergat of Kenya announced that he will be supporting the Nairobi Summit by running in the Nairobi 10km Road Race for a Mine-Free World. The road race, which is open to the public, will be held on 27 November -- the day before the Nairobi Summit's opening ceremony.
Ethiopia's legendary Haile Gebreselassie and Adere Berhane, who recently won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
The Nairobi Road Race for a Mine Free World aims to create awareness of the landmines issue and raise funds to support mine action projects. As a country known globally for its superb long distance runners, Kenya is the natural place to bring together runners to rally around the call for a mine-free world.
The participation of Ethiopian runners in this event is very significant as Ethiopia is affected by landmines and remains the only country in Sub-Saharan African that has not ratified the Mine Ban Treaty. Public awareness generated by this event will generate local and international support for the Nairobi Summit on a Mine-Free World, being held 29 November - 3 December in Nairobi.
- How long is the race? 10km.
- Who can participate? Anyone! Run, walk or wheel! There is a category for all including survivors, cyclists, those who wish to walk and even deminers in their protective gear!
- How much does it cost to participate? 500 KSH ($6 US) for adults, 300 KSH ($3.70 US) for children and 15,000 KSH ($185 US) for corporate teams.
- How do I register? Complete the registration form and return it to KCAL before the race.
