Kenya Connect 5k

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Looking for a unique spring run/walk?  Please register for Kenya Connect’s 4th annual race being held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 9:00 am.  This year the race will be held in Howard County beginning at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ellicott City and will run through the beautiful Dunloggin neighborhood.

A special feature is that the winners 1st through 3rd place male/female in the following age groups: Under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+ will receive hand-carved medallions made specifically for this race by our friends in Wamunyu, Kenya.

Participants are also invited to garner pledges/donations for their run. Depending on the amount you raise, you will be presented with special hand made gifts from our friends in Wamunyu, Kenya to say Thank You for your extra efforts.

  • Raise $100 – Receive a special carved wooden race medallion
  • Raise $250 – Receive a carved wooden race medallion AND a beautiful hand woven basket
  • Raise $500+ – Receive a carved wooden race medallion AND a beautiful woven basket AND a hand carved wooden Hakuna Matata sign.

Click HERE if you want to sign up to raise extra funds for Kenya Connect and  receive unique Hand Made Kenyan gifts listed above. Every dollar goes a long way.

Since this is half of an intercontinental race series, anyone entering the race in Maryland, USA will automatically receive a free entry into the sister 6.6k race in Wamunyu, Kenya in October 2018 and would receive a medallion for completing both races.

All proceeds benefit the work of Kenya Connect to empower and engage students and teachers in rural Kenya.  For additional information contact Steve Sharpe: steve@kenyaconnect.org

Interesting in being a sponsor? Contact Sharon Runge: sharon@kenyaconnect.org