Set in the heart of Nyandarua’s breathtaking highlands, the Lake Ol’Bolossat Marathon is where athletic spirit will meet nature’s splendor. From the Equator to the shores of Kenya’s only highland lake, runners race through rolling hills, misty forests, and open skies to celebrate endurance, community, and conservation. This is not just a marathon; it’s a journey through one of Kenya’s most stunning landscapes.
The Lake Ol’Bolossat Marathon was founded in 2023 as a visionary effort to unite fitness, environmental conservation, and community development in Nyandarua County. Inspired by the urgency to protect Kenya’s only highland lake from degradation, the marathon quickly became a beacon for athletes, conservationists, and locals alike. With support from the County Government and partners like Tower Sacco, Citizen TV, and Spire Kenya, the event continues to grow, turning every step taken on the scenic course into a stride for ecological protection and social change.
Be part of something bigger than a race. By participating in the Lake Ol’Bolossat Marathon, you help protect a vital ecosystem, uplift local communities, and promote a healthier, more united future. Whether you’re running, volunteering, donating, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement fuels real change. Let’s lace up, step out, and leave a lasting impact on the lake, the land, and the lives it touches.
Run for nature. Run for Nyandarua. Run for change
To inspire action through sport by uniting communities, protecting Lake Ol’Bolossat’s fragile ecosystem, and empowering the people of Nyandarua through inclusive, purpose-driven events that leave a lasting social and environmental impact.
At the Lake Ol’Bolossat Marathon, we believe a meaningful event goes beyond the race. Our approach combines community-driven planning, eco-conscious practices, and long-term impact. We work closely with local leaders, environmental experts, and volunteers to design a marathon that not only celebrates athleticism, but also restores ecosystems and empowers the people of Nyandarua. From route mapping that respects natural habitats, to inclusive race categories and tree planting initiatives, every detail is intentional. We run with purpose, partner with heart, and leave footprints that build a better tomorrow.
In the heart of Ol Bolossat, nature speaks in whispers, of wetlands that nurture, skies that shelter, and wildlife that reminds us: conservation is our shared responsibility.
Start smart, finish strong, it’s a marathon, not a 100m dash (and yes, walking at water points is legal!)
Water is your best friend. Energy drinks are your second. A banana at kilometer 15? Pure magic.
Run with purpose, breathe with rhythm, and let your thoughts chase the birds, not your competitors.
These stories are just a glimpse of the many lives that lake ol bosaratt marathon Sport Charity has touched. We invite you to be a part of this remarkable journey of transformation.
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