Runners Kit

- A free T-shirt when collecting your bib

- Unique finishers medal for 21Kmand 10Km runners

- A finishers certificate for 5Km runners

- Changing Rooms

- Water stations along the course and at the finish line

Collection of Kits

Bib numbers will not be shared in advance. You will be able to collect your bib while collecting your race kit at USIU-Africa Parking Lot B. Please ensure you bring your confirmation email or e-ticket, which shall be sent to you about a week before the race day.

Race Kit Collection Opening Hours:

July 22^nd,Tuesday: 12:00 PM 5:00 PM

July 23^rd,Wednesday: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

July 24^th,Thursday: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM

July 25^th,Friday: 7:30 AM 6:00 PM

Please note: You must collect your race kit in advance without it, you will not be allowed to access the event grounds on race day.

Storage

When you hand in your sports bag, a sticker with the same bib number will also be placed on your sports bag. After you run, you will only be able to collect your bag by showing your bib to match the matching sticker.

Please note once you hand in your bag, you will not be able to access it again until after you run. Each runner is allowed to store only one bag, so please plan accordingly.

Changing Rooms

Changing rooms will be available at the designated facilities on campus. Pease not that showers will not be provided in the changing areas.

Start times

Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time of your race category. Remember to check the opening times for your designated start zones to ensure a smooth start.

Supply Stations

Hydration stations will be positioned at 2.5KM, 5KM, and 10KM marks on both sides of the route to ensure easy access for all runners. An additional water and refreshment point will be available at the finish line to help you rehydrate and recover.

Parking

All participants should access the university through Gate A, located along USIU Road, Exit 7off the Thika Superhighway, behind Safari Park Hotel.

The run will start at the University football pitch, which will be the main event village/

Parking will be available in the designated university parking lots, but spaces are limited we strongly encourage participants to carpool where possible. Please note: No vehicles will be allowed onto the field or the event village area on race day.

Vendors and Exhibitors

All vendors and exhibitors for the USIU-Africa Half Marathon are required to complete set-up by Saturday, July 26, 2025, no later than 6:00 PM.

Set-up on race morning will not be permitted.

Security will be provided overnight to safeguard all vendor booths and equipment, but vendors are encouraged to secure valuables responsibly. Please ensure your stall is neat, branded, and compliant with waste disposal rules.

Useful Links

Route Map: race-categories/

Rae schedule: race-schedule

Race Preparation: race-preparation/