Name: Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon
Start: 2024-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Makeni, Sierra Leone

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Join us in Makeni for the Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon on Sunday 5th May 2024.This is your opportunity to be part of Sierra Leone's biggest national running event whilst supporting Street Child.Take on the challenge and choose to run either 5km, 10k, 21km or a brand new 42km course.

Makeni, Sierra Leone

Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon

Street Child

Race Bib

Running T-shirt

Medal

Water

Snacks

Accommodation

Transport

Street Child works with local organisations to ensure every child has access to an education.

Join hundreds of other runners as you take on this fast-paced fun run around Makeni city centre, the electrifying atmosphere is a great way to start your day.

Two loops of the 5km course, this is your opportunity really take in what Makeni city centre has to offer.

10km

Skirt the edges of the famous Wusum Hill, using it as your focal point as you pass over the iconic railway track and through some of the villages that have supported SLM since the very start.

21km - Half Marathon

Take on this brand-new full marathon course, be one of the first athletes to tackle 42km over new terrain, with some epic trails and stunning views along the way.

42km - Full Marathon

42km cycle around the marathon course, followed by a 21km run around the half marathon course.
 
A mountain bike will be provided, but please do bring your own helmet and pads.

Duathlon

Complete two loops around the stunning course in Makeni to take on the 75km Cycle Challenge.  A mountain bike will be provided, but please do bring your own helmet and pads.

75km Cycle Challenge

Join us in Makeni for the Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon on Sunday 5th May 2024. This is your opportunity to be part of Sierra Leone's biggest national running event whilst supporting <a target="_blank" href="https://street-child.org/">Street Child.</a> Take on the challenge and choose to run either 5km, 10k, 21km or a brand new 42km course.

About this trip

I had a great time. Such a unique idea and a fun race. Will be back for the next one

Street Child Craft Half 2024

So much fun! Great organizing, beautiful race, and a smooth interface/website to raise money. note: merch/charity gear will not ship to the US

Run the Berlin Marathon for Street Child

The course was beautifully marked – a great deal of care and attention had clearly gone into positioning the arrows. 
They had been lovingly attached to the various trees and posts that adorn Wimbledon Common, very much enhancing the overall environment.  
I would definitely do this race again – if only for the exquisite signage.

Had a great experience raising money for Street Child at the Berlin Marathon. Wonderful cause and I was so thankful to be selected for their team!

Had a lovely time and fantastic experience. The beach was fantastic, 
Sadly not beach front accommodation me but lovely anyway. Would absolutely recommend

Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycle Challenge 2024

A very intensive trip: A deep dive into Street Child's work in Sierra Leone, insights into local culture and meeting local people, an inspiring group of international charity runners, a vibrant (and hot) race day, complemented by a relaxing day in a nice beach resort - and all of this perfectly organized by a highly engaged Street Child team!

Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycle Challenge 2024 - Euro

Had to most incredible experience! First time travelling by myself outside of Europe. Met so many like minded people,  it was an unforgettable experience and learnt so much! Amazing and friendly staff that made you feel safe!

I participated in the cycling challenge of the  SL Street Child Marathon Event 2024 and had a great time. It was a beautiful route and a great opportunity to participate in the event by bike. However, the initial announcement that we will ride in a group together was not realised unfortunately. We were rather scattered in small groups. I would have preferred to actually ride in a group for more team spirit, joy, and safety. All in all, thanks for the great experience. I will sign up again and look forward to meeting new biking buddies :).

I had the most wonderful time in Makeni and Tokeh with Street Child as part of the 2024 Challenge. Everyone at Street Child is so knowledgeable about the culture and area it immediately puts you at ease. They plan wonderful trips (and of course the amazing cycle/run challenges) in difficult environments so that you get maximum exposure to the people and cutlure of Sierra Leone and see what the charity does. The whole team are full of enthusiasm and a can do attitude, wanting you to share their love of the country with them. 
Each of the inevitable 'curveballs' were dealt with by the team with grace, knowledge and a smile, turning any issue into an adventure that is quickly put back on track!
I would highly recommend travelling with the Street Child crew at any time!

Loved the experience!  Great ambiance during the run. Can do bit better on set ups of start and finish points as that’s where people like to take pictures for memories.

What an amazing experience. Street Child organized and excellent trip where we learnt about the work Street Child does in rural communities surround Makeni. We started by visiting a school to understand how Street Child is helping to support the school to make good education accessible for all. The second day was spent looking at the community work Street Child does, many children do not stay in education due to lack of funds and this is where Street Child helps by enabling the families to set up businesses. The third day was spent learning something of the culture and preparing for the Sierra Leone Marathon. The marathon felt all the more important due to the knowledge gained the previous days and it was once more excellently organized, with aid stations every 5k and people constantly biking up and down to check you were OK. it was such an opportunity to be able to see the communities Street Child work with and interact with the people while passing through the inspiring landscape. The medals are also worth the effort, having been handmade, mine with be treasured forever. The last few days was spent at Tokeh and this was pure luxury and a perfect place to recuperate after the marathon.
This trip is a must, some parts are hard and make you think, but ultimately you learn and experience so much in a safe and well organized environment. Thank you Street Child 

The trip was epic. Very well organised and such a life changing experience. Thank you so much to everyone at Street child involved. I would urge anyone else thinking about this trip to book without even thinking about it, you will have a an amazing time. 

It has been a fantastic Adventure! The Street child staff were tremendous and accommodating. 

When i signed up it was mostly about the run and secondly about the charity, but seeing the work out there has brought it home how much a difference the money is making. Im a true convert to the cause. 

I will certainly be flying the Street Child flag from now on, and there will certainly be more adventures to be had with Street Child in the future. 

Many thanks to Mark and his team for an unforgettable experience. 



This is my third time returning to Sierra Leone with Street Child and every year it has been a fantastic life affirming experience. 

The week entails learning about the work that Street Child does, and meeting the beneficiaries. This is followed by the main event, the Sierra Leone Marathon, and finally a few days on the beach relaxing. 

I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to explore a country off the beaten path. 

I will be back again next year!

Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon

Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon

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