Mt. Kenya MTB Series

2015 Mount Kenya Epik Run – Week Itinerary

2015 Mount Kenya Epik Run – Week Itinerary

Wednesday 25th November 2015

Description Location Local Time
Flight Arrivals ·         Airport All Day (Please specify your flight arrival time on the attached sheet)
Ground Transfers ·         JKIA ·         Naro Moru River Lodge Sales Office, Westlands May contact our preferred service provider for transfer to Naro Moru River Lodge
Hotel Check-in Naro Moru River Lodge From 2.00 pm

Thursday 26th November 2015

Description Location Local Time
Flight Arrivals ·         Airport All Day (Please specify your flight arrival time on the attached sheet)
Ground Transfers ·         JKIA ·         Naro Moru River Lodge Sales Office, Westlands May contact our preferred service provider for transfer to Naro Moru River Lodge
Hotel Check-in Naro Moru River Lodge From 2.00 pm
Foreigner Competitors will receive: Ø  Runners pack Ø  Race number Ø  Bib Naro Moru River Lodge All Day

Friday 27th November 2015

Description Location Local Time
Flight Arrivals ·         Airport All Morning (Please specify your flight arrival time on the attached sheet)
Hotel Check-in Naro Moru River Lodge From 2.00 pm
Foreigner Competitors will receive: Ø  Runners pack Ø  Race number Ø  Bib Naro Moru River Lodge All Day

Saturday 28th November 2015 (Race Day)

Description Location Local Time
Breakfast Kirinyaga Restaurant From 6.00 am
Athletes meet in the Naro Moru River Lodge Hotel reception Naro Moru River Lodge reception 6.30 am
26km Race Start Race Start Point 7.00 am
10 km Road Race Start Race Start Point 7.15 am
Trail Run
Hydration Ø  Water stations and sponging stations will be located at every 5km Course Route 7.00am -11.00 am
Timing Ø  All competitors will be timed by judges from Athletics Kenya Ø  Race marshals will be positioned throughout the course Course Route 07:00 –11.00 am
Finish Ø  Once you have received your timing confirmation, please make your way to the Elite tent (Elite athletes race numbers have a red sticker). This tent is for the exclusive use of Elite participants. There will be dedicated Elite coordinators in attendance to assist you once you have completed the race Ø  The Elite runners coordinators will be available to escort athletes back to the Naro Moru Hotel Naro Moru River Lodge 07:30am onwards
Hotel Check-Out Ø  Check-out of the hotel Ø  If you require a late check-out please liaise directly with the hotel at check-in Ø  You must settle your room bill before leaving the Hotel Naro Moru River Lodge 2.00 pm ( For participants of the event )
Transfer to Airport Ø       
  Security Information General security information Naro Moru is one of the safest cities in Kenya. Below are some of the tips which should be observed by visitors: Personal security while travelling
  • Use reputable means of transport
  • When travelling, dress casually and dress down where appropriate. Be aware of local customs on personal behaviour
Personal security at the hotel
  • Always lock the door to your room
  • Do not entertain strangers in your hotel room
  • Never leave valuables in your room exposed or unattended, even in a locked suitcase
  • Keep your room neat
  • Confirm identity of all visitors through the door viewer/peephole on the door before opening the door to visitors
  • Always use the door security chain when opening the door
  • Do not leave your room key on restaurant or bar tables
  • Be familiar with the hotel fire safety procedures and evacuation plans: note the fire exit/escape, fire fighting equipment and assembly point
  • Place all valuables in a hotel safe deposit box or room safe

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