Mount Meru Challenge 5/10/20k

Sunday, May 21 – Saturday, May 27, 2023 Past event

6:00 AM EDT

Trenary, Michigan

$26.25 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Mount Meru Challenge taking place from May 21st to May 27th, 2023, in the scenic Trenary, Alger, located in the stunning Arusha Region of Tanzania! This exciting multi-sport event invites participants to choose from three thrilling race distances: the Meru Summit Shot at 5k, the Peak Bagger at 10k, or the challenging Double Trouble at 20k. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Meru, the second highest peak in Tanzania, as you run, walk, or bike your way to the finish line.

Not only will you enjoy an unforgettable outdoor adventure, but you’ll also be contributing to a noble cause. All proceeds from the Mount Meru Challenge will support the Kivulini Maternity Centre, dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes for vulnerable women and girls in rural Tanzania. This event aligns with the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23rd, highlighting the importance of maternal health awareness. Join us for a week of fun, fitness, and philanthropy as we come together to make a difference!

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Mount Meru Challenge Virtual Fundraiser 5/10/20k
Virtual

Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a multi-sport event, multi distance event. You can choose 5k, 10k and 20k distances. Feel free to walk, run, swim, or bike the distances. Whatever gets you going!

Sunday, May 21, 2023

$26.25

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Organiser's description

Mount Meru is in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is the 2nd highest peak in Tanzania, and the 5th highest in Africa. On a clear day the peak of the mountain can be seen from areas of the Kivulini Hospital neighborhood. A climb to the peak is just under 5 km. Walkers, runners and bikers, etc. are invited to choose one of 3 distances - Meru Summit Shot - 5k ; Peak Bagger - 10k - Height of Mount Meru + Mount Kilimanjaro ; or Double Trouble - 20k for doubling the height of both peaks.

This multi-sport race will raise funds for the Kivulini Maternity Centre. The Kivulini Maternity Centre is a hospital based in Arusha Region, Northern Tanzania. It seeks to improve maternal health outcomes for vulnerable and marginalized women and girls of childbearing age living in poverty across rural Tanzania.

On May 23rd, 2023 the United Nations and many other healthcare organizations observe the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in order to raise awareness of this complication of childbirth. In addition to providing care for mothers during pregnancy, labor and after delivery, the Kivulini Maternity Centre provides hundreds of women who have experienced complications in childbirth support and surgical intervention in order to improve their health and well-being.

All proceeds from the event will go to the hospital, and 100% of the donations will go to the care and support of the women and children supported by Maternity Africa and the Kivulini Maternity Centre.

For more information please go to: www.maternityafrica.org http://www.maternityafrica.org