RELAY OF THE CHAMPIONS
Address
Uganda, Kenya
Date
November 6, 2026
time
0:00 PM 10:00 PM
Run Together. Push Further. Make Impact.
5K? Done.10K? Done.Marathon? You’ve been there.
This is different.
Relay of the Champions is not about ticking off another distance. It’s about stepping into something bigger — together.
240 kilometers.Two days.Four runners. One local hero. One shared mission.
Only 8 teams will be selected for this edition.
This isn’t another race. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chapter.
THE CONCEPT
240 KM. TWO DAYS. ONE TEAM.
You and your team take on a continuous relay challenge through the heart of East Africa.
120 km per day
Non-stop relay format
Teams rotate runners strategically
Every decision matters
You decide:Who runs.When they run. How hard they push.When they recover.
This is a race against time, terrain, and your own limits. but you face it together.
4 RUNNERS + 1 LOCAL HERO
Each team consists of:
4 international runners
1 local Kenyan or Ugandan runner
1 dedicated team vehicle (your own branded matatu)
1 local driver guiding every stage
The local hero is more than a teammate. They know the roads. The altitude. The rhythm of the land. They connect your effort to the community you run through.
THE ROUTE
From Kapchorwa (Uganda)Across the border into Kenya Finishing in Iten – Home of Champions
The route is:
Fully vetted and pre-run by our team
Shared in advance as GPX files
Guided by your team driver
Designed for safety and pure experience
Endless red earth roads.Rolling landscapes. Wide open skies.
Every kilometer tells a story. Every horizon becomes a memory.
THE EXPERIENCE
DAY 1 – 120 KM RELAY
Ugandan roads. Border crossing. Endless vistas. Your strategy begins to unfold.
DAY 2 – 120 KM RELAY
Kenyan highlands. Fatigue meets resilience. The finish line in Iten.
Then celebration. Reflection. Connection.
This is not just physical. It’s emotional. Cultural. Shared.
RUN WITH PURPOSE
This race goes beyond sport.
Every team selects a local charity in Kenya or Uganda to support.We guide you if needed.
Every kilometer contributes to real impact
Local drivers, runners, and guides are part of the event
We actively engage with the communities along the route
You don’t just pass through. You leave something behind.
This is performance with purpose.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Entry fee: €339 per person
Includes:
Participation in Relay of the Champions
Full event organization & support
Support of a local runner
Your own branded team matatu (4 days)
3 nights accommodation
3x breakfast & dinner
Official merchandise
The complete event experience
Optional extras:
Extra nights before or after
Extended trip support
Not included:
Travel to and from Eldoret
Visa
Yellow fever vaccination
Food & drinks during the race
Travel insurance
PREPARATION
This is a team event — but every link must be strong.
You should:
Be comfortably able to run at least a half marathon in a single day
Train consistently
Be prepared for high altitude conditions
Be aware of malaria guidelines (areas are considered low-risk; consult local health authorities)
Both Kapchorwa and Iten sit at altitude.Arriving early to acclimatize is recommended — travel packages are available.
ARE YOU READY?
Can you picture yourself running through the red roads of East Africa?Feeling the rhythm of the land?Hearing your teammates in the distance?
Maybe you’re curious.Maybe you’re already committed.
Either way - we’re here.
Only 8 teams will take part.
This is your team.Your strategy.Your impact.
Join Relay of the Champions.
info@indierunner.nl WhatsApp: +254 740 460469







