Author: Bond

Date: Saturday 14th December

Timings: The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins.

Venue: Ambo Gardens, on Serenity Road.

Distances: 10, 15, 20 & 25km.

Breakfast: 400ksh flat rate for members and guests, payable on arrival (or in advance via m pesa to 0740 912 116). Please bring correct change.

Google Maps link to the venue: https://goo.gl/maps/eTeWFoasSGB7WLee7

Directions to the venue: If coming from Waiyaki Way, takes James Gichuru down to Convent Lane, just before Gitanga Road. Turn right onto Convent Lane, then first left onto Serenity Road, and Ambo Gardens will be on your right. if coming from Ngong Road, take Kingara Road, cross the junction with Gitanga Road, then take a left onto Convent Road, then left onto Serenity Road and Ambo Gardens will be on your right.

Facilities: the venue has parking, but it is limited, so carpool where possible, and be prepared to manoeuvre into a tight spot! We advise getting there early to avoid delays. There are no showers at the venue. The venue has both indoor and outdoor spaces and you’re welcome to stay and chill after the run at your leisure.

Registration: register using this Google form here: https://forms.gle/M9Jhv53LZR8XNwuP6? by Thursday 2pm so that we can ensure there is breakfast for everyone 🙂

Guests: As always, guest fees of 500ksh, and breakfast fees apply. Please share the following link with anyone interested in joining the club for the first time: http:// urbanswaras.co.ke/new-members/

Be sure check out the all-new Starting Line (Swara weekly news) here. 

This week our run will be immediately followed by the club’s Annual General Meeting. This year we will be voting in the new committee and voting on changes to the constitution.

We also apologise for confusion over last week’s run location. There was a last minute change, and we regret that it wasn’t well communicated to all attendees.

Location

Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, 20 & 25km.

Route description

50% trail, 50% tarmac.

Breakfast & facilities

Breakfast and facilities will be catered for by theclub, on account of the AGM taking place.

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins. The AGM will take place at 1100, following the run.

Confirmations

Confirmations are not required.

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

See our Calendar for details of this week’s Thursday Track Session.

This Saturday’s run will be the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), along Kaptagat Road, Loresho.

Location

Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, 20 & 25km.

Breakfast & facilities

Breakfast and facilities will be 400/- per person. Note that this is mandatory as it covers parking, security and use of the venue (but you also get breakfast).

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins.

Confirmations

Confirmations are required by Thursday at 1400. Confirmations will be by way of advanced payment of the Breakfast & Facilities fee (400/-) paid by M-Pesa to Loise Mbarire (0740 912116) (members and non-members).

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

There is no Thursday Track Session this week.

For club members, the AGM is coming up on the 7th December 2019. Make sure you attend to review the year and vote in the new committee.

This Saturday’s run will be at Bowling Green Restaurant, City Park.

Location

City Park is off Limuru Road, opposite Aga Khan Hospital. Follow the road through the park looking out for the venue on the right hand side.

Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, 20 & 25km.

Breakfast & facilities

Breakfast and facilities will be 400/- per person. Note that this is mandatory as it covers parking, security and use of the venue (but you also get breakfast).

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins.

Confirmations

Confirmations are not required.

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

See our Calendar for details of this week’s Thursday Track Session.

For club members, the AGM is coming up on the 7th December 2019. Make sure you attend to review the year and vote in the new committee.

This Saturday’s run will be at Kuizine Food & Take Away Café on Getathuru Road.

Also, our bi-monthly club newsletter is out. This issue is focusing on marathon tourism. Read it online here. Back issues of our newsletter can be found on the Media page.

Location

Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, 20, 25, 30km.

Route description

99% trail.

Breakfast & facilities

Breakfast and facilities will be 250/- per person. Note that this is mandatory as it covers parking, security and use of the venue (but you also get breakfast).

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins.

Confirmations

Confirmations are not required.

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

See our Calendar for details of this week’s Thursday Track Session.

This Saturday’s run will be at Karura Forest. The run will take us around the forest, but also out of the grounds into the surrounding environs.

Location

Enter Karura Forest from the Limuru Road gate (entrance A) and pay the entrance fee at the gate. Then proceed by car or foot to the KFEET centre where we will meet.

Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, 20 & 25km.

Breakfast & facilities

Entrance fees apply. A normal car is 100/-, and each citizen is 100/-, resident 200/- and non-resident 600/-. Click here to see the full list of fees. Entry fees are payable by cash or M-Pesa, but not cash.

Breakfast is available but not mandatory from River Café within the forest, or Java House Gigiri.

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins. Additional time should be factored in for paying the forest entry fees. There is often a queue.

Confirmations

Confirmations are not required.

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

See our Calendar for details of this week’s Thursday Track Session.

This Saturday’s run will take place at Kasuku Centre in Kileleshwa.

Location

Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, 20 & 25km.

Breakfast & facilities

Use the exit gate which is the first gate along Migori Road. Each car will pay 50/-, to be given to the guards for security. Breakfast will be optional at Charlies Restaurant within the premises. The menu and cost is similar to Java House.

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins.

Confirmations

Confirmations are not required.

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

See our Calendar for details of this week’s Thursday Track Session.

Saturday’s run will take place at Adams Arcade shopping centre, Ngong Road, Nairobi.

Location

We will meet at the shopping centre car park, located behind the Total petrol station. This is on the left hand side on Ngong Road, as you’re heading towards Ngong town. Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, 20km.

Breakfast and facilities

The parking is charged at 50/- for the first three hours. Breakfast is optional and can be taken at Java House.

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins.

Confirmations

Confirmations are not required.

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

See our Calendar for details of this week’s Thursday Track Session.

This Saturday’s run will take place at Karen Oasis Pub & Restaurant. For those who completed the 6th Mt Kenya Ultra, medals will be awarded and T-shirts (for those who didn’t collect them) will be distributed. The ceremony will be at 1000, after the run.

Location

Google Maps pin here.

Distances

10, 15, & 25km.

Route description

50% trail, 50% tarmac.

Breakfast & facilities

Breakfast and facilities will be 400/- per person. Note that this is mandatory as it covers parking, security and use of the venue (but you also get breakfast).

Timings

The run will be flagged off at 0700. Please allow time to register before the run begins.

Confirmations

Confirmations are required by Friday at 1200. Click here to confirm (members and non-members).

Notices

Always remember, we DO NOT LITTER because we want to keep the environments we run in clean for ourselves, local residents and the wildlife.

See our Calendar for details of this week’s Thursday Track Session.