Kapchorwa Duathlon & 10km Run

Saturday 8th October 2022

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Racing in Uganda’s ‘Land of Champions’

Duathlon and 10km run on the slopes of Mount Elgon - 2000m above sea level
Fun and engaging family activities throughout the weekend
Uganda’s high altitude training destination - home to Olympic & World champion athletes
‘Covid secure’ event - limited number of participants and observation of SOPs
Percentage of any profit to local ‘Sport for Development’ projects in athletics and cycling
Race village on private compound at one of Eastern Uganda’s premier guesthouses
Food and drink available at venue including race-day breakfast & lunch (booking required)

Event Options

Duathlon: Medium / Long

Only 20 places remaining!

Medium option: 21km bike + ~5km run (final distances TBC)

Long option: 21km bike + 21km bike + ~5km run (final distances TBC)

Bike an all-terrain MTB course in the hills of Mount Elgon. Enjoy one or two laps of technical climbs and descents before returning to transition to complete your race with a short run. Then it’s back to the race village for a welcome cold drink!

Ugandan National Entry

Medium / Long = 70,000 USh

Other Nationalities Entry

Medium / Long = 110,000 USh

Team Entry (2 persons)

Ugandan National = 90,000 USh

Other Nationalities = 130,000 USh

(All Duathlon subscriptions include pre-race breakfast and one event T-shirt per participant)

10km Run

Only 10 places remaining!

2 x 5km laps

Embrace the challenge of running Kapchorwa’s famous hills and mountain terrain! Race alongside local and professional athletes on an ‘up and over’ course as you complete two 5km laps at 2000 metres above sea level.

10km entry - 70,000 USh

(this price includes a pre-race breakfast and event T-shirt)

(local athletes pay a subsidised fee to enable participation and register in person on Friday morning 7th October)

Prizes for first three male/female 10km finishers

(75k/50k/25k USh)

Duathlon Registration

Name

First Name

Last Name

Contact Telephone Number

WhatsApp Number

Nationality

Gender

Select Main Event

Select the main event you are registering for:

Additional Event Information

Are you planning to participate in one or more of the following additional events and do you need more information about it? (check if applicable)

Enduro biking and/or Teryet climbing challenge (25,000 USh)

Kids run (free of cost)

Guest Passes Required?

Capacity at the venue (Race Village) is limited and there are only a small number of guest passes available. Access to the compound will strictly be only available to participants and guests with passes. All proceeds from guest passes go toward the local Sport for Development projects. NB: Participants in the main event automatically receive a guest pass. You only need to indicate the number of (extra) guest passes you are requesting for.

Friday 7th October: Pasta Party - Food Order

Spaghetti with Chicken or Vegetables - 27500 USh

Saturday 8th October: Pre-race Breakfast - Food Order

'Breads & Spreads', Fruits, Tea/Coffee - 17,500 USh (Pre-race breakfast is included for Duathlon participants & external participants for the 10km Run)

Saturday 8th October: Post-race Lunch - Food Order

Post-race Lunch Buffet - 27,500 USh

Saturday 8th October: Dinner Buffet - Food Order

Dinner Buffet - 27,500 USh

Sunday 9th October: Breakfast - Food order

'Breads & Spreads', Fruits, Tea/Coffee - 17,500 USh

Participant Disclaimer Form - Confirmation

I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions detailed in the participant disclaimer and waiver form

Yes

I would like to make an additional contribution to the Sport for Development fund for local athletes

This fund helps talented local athletes with schooling, training, equipment and competition costs to allow them to fulfil their potential.

T-shirt size(s)

Please indicate your T-shirt size(s)

Accommodation

Do you need information about accommodation options in Kapchorwa?

Yes please!

Questions

Do you have any questions or brilliant ideas?

In case of any questions about the event, please contact our event team: Marlene 0784315045 or Daan 0741358038

Kapchorwa Duathlon - Participant Disclaimer Form

Order of Events

Friday 7th October

3pm - 5pm: Athlete check-in, payment & bib collection at the Race Village - Home of Friends Guesthouse, Barawa Road, Kapchorwa

5pm - 6.30pm: Informal opening & fun family games

6.30pm - 8pm: Pasta party (advance booking required at registration)

8pm - 9pm: Sebei Cultural Storytelling around the campfire

Saturday 8th October

6.30am - 8am: Race-day breakfast (advance booking required at registration)

8am - 8.15am: Engaging warming-up with the brother of an Olympic champion

8.15am - 8.30am: Race briefing

8.30am - midday: 10KM RUN & DUATHLON

Midday - 1pm: Opening exhibition regional tour operators & time for relaxing

1pm - 2pm: Race-day lunch (advance booking required at registration)

2pm - 3.30pm: Activity of choice (Kapchorwa Nature Walk, Family Volleyball or Cooking with the Kapchorwa Mama’s)

3.30pm - 4.30pm: Tree planting event with the Community surrounding the Guesthouse

4.30pm - 5.30pm: Kids Run (5km run, final distance TBC)

5.30pm - 6.30pm: Prize ceremony of all Saturday events

6.30pm - 8pm: Dinner buffet (advance booking required at registration)

Sunday 9th October

6.30am - 8am: Breakfast

8am - 11am: Program of choice

1 - ‘Teryet Killer Climb’ Strava challenge - bike or run this 10km climb (550 meter elevation) in your fastest Sunday morning pace

in possible combination with:

2 - Enduro biking with Sandra & team - from Teryet back to Kapchorwa (shuttle bus available for the way up)

3 - Outdoor sports activities and cultural tours (ALL-DAY) with our regional tour operators - hikes, group rides, guided runs, abseiling, Cave Dance Experience