about the sagalla hills marathon

history

Sagalla Hills Marathon is a run for Tourism, Health and Education.

founding patron

Solomon Chula Nzano Ngwatu

Solomon, who came up with the idea of a Marathon, would reach out to Diaspora University Town founders and Ndara B Community. Several articles were published in Jamhuri Magazine.

founding organizing committee

Joshua MWadeghu
Naomi Masawi
Edson Murimi

Three young Kenyans would hold the first meeting to explore the possibility of the Marathon. They would come to the conclusion that the marathon can be achieved if about 100 Ndara B Community members run and Diaspora University Trust can allocate a budget.

founding sponsors

Ndara B Community
Diaspora University Trust

Ndara B Community through over 400 members and other runners founded their Sagalla Hills Marathon on 12th December 2022.

the event

The 42-Km Marathon is scheduled for 12th December, 2024; this will be on a public holiday. The Marathon will kick-off at 0900hrs EAT in Gimba village along Gimba-Kajire Road.
There will be numerous field activities at Gimba Primary Football field; jumps, tug of war, netball, volleyball, color splash, artistic work like drawing and general entertainment.
Eateries will be available for all with a variety of dishes, drinks and snacks. The unique finger-leaking dishes of the Swahili will form part of the wide range of menu.