Race day
27
Jun 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon took place on June 27, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
The World's Wildest Marathon.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 27 June 2026Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 07:00 local (Africa/Nairobi)Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · Kids' RunCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Location | Isiolo, KenyaCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Start area | Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Isiolo County, KenyaConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Entry price | £150Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Course | Trail · LoopCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 400 mCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Field size | About 1,200 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Organizer | Tusk / Lewa Wildlife ConservancyCurated listing · 17 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Official website | lewasafarimarathon.comOrganizer · 17 Jun 2026 | Organizer | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 17 Jun 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 17 Jun 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Run through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy alongside elephants and rhinos at the foot of Mount Kenya.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
Best For
Runners comparing trail race options
Lewa Safari Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids' Run options around Isiolo, Kenya and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Confirm entry details before paying
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Good choice only after source confirmation
Lewa Safari Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Isiolo, Kenya, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with trail surface, loop course, 400 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Lewa Safari Marathon is currently listed for June 27, 2026, which makes the June planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Isiolo, Kenya, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include trail surface, loop course, 400 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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