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Sierra Leone Marathon

23 May 2018
Sierra Leone

Join us in Sierra Leone

The Sierra Leone Marathon truly is a trip like no other! Voted ‘Best International Event’ at the 2017 Running Awards, this is a life-changing adventure that combines behind the scenes project visits with an incredible race through stunning landscapes and local villages.
 
Organised by our close partners, Street Child, Children in Crisis are sending a team to this event for the very first time and we want you to be a part of it! Join our five-day trip from 23rd May to 28th May 2018 and come and see our work first-hand in northern Sierra Leone. Visit bustling markets and rural schools as you chat to our beneficiaries and see the impact of your support. On race day, you can take on a 5k, 10k, half or full marathon alongside 100 international and 500 local runners – which distance will you choose?
community visits
As part of your marathon experience you will get to learn about this amazing country and its inspiring people.
The Race
The Sierra Leone Marathon route takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern Sierra Leone. Set off from Wusum Stadium and wind through the bustling Makeni market before heading out into the tropical forest and local villages. Whether you choose to walk, jog or run, you’ll enjoy the electric atmosphere as you're welcomed by local people and high-fived by children along the route.
 
The Trip
This adventure is more than just a marathon: in the lead-up to the race, you'll travel by 4x4 through stunning scenery to visit rural schools, you'll learn about Children in Crisis’ projects, experience the culture and relax at The Clubhouse Bar with an ice-cold Star beer in the evenings.
School visits
See first hand the impact that your generosity is having on the lives of children in Sierra Leone
The Cause
The marathon is unique in that all participants are united behind a common cause, helping some of the world's poorest children go to school. Since 2012, marathon runners have raised enough to help thousands of children access education, including thousands of Ebola orphans. This year we hope you'll join us in helping more children than ever before.
 
The Experience
Top off this unique experience by chilling out on one of Sierra Leone's stunning palm-fringed beaches: a chance to reflect on this once in a lifetime trip.

Check out this video of participants in the 2017 marathon

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Our Travel Packages
 
The 2018 Sierra Leone Marathon will take place on 23rd - 28th May 2018.
 
All of our travel packages include accommodation, three meals per day and all transport in-country including airport transfers to/from Freetown and to project visit sites. Children in Crisis does not make a profit from your package, all money is directly invested in Sierra Leone. Standard length of stay is five nights. If you would like to stay for a shorter visit, please get in touch.
 
The True Traveller Package - £299: Stay in hostel-style accommodation with shared rooms, bucket showers and electricity at night. This is for the true adventurer!
 
The Essentials Package- £399: Stay in a basic Sierra Leonean hotel with refreshing bucket showers, electricity and fans. Shared accommodation available.
 
The Classic Package- £499: Our most popular option; stay in a traditional Makeni guest house or hotel with your own private bathroom, including showers, electricity and guaranteed fan or air-conditioning. Shared accommodation available.
 
The Premium Package- £799: For those after a little more, enjoy hot showers, electricity, WiFi, air-conditioning and a hotel swimming pool.
 

If you are interested in joining us in May, please email the events team at [email protected] or call us on 020 7627 1040.

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