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Ending AIDS in Adolescents and Young People
2025 Half-Marathon
#OneRaceOneGoal #EndTripleThreat #EndAIDSby2030 #WAD2025KE #SafeguardTheFuture #HealthyYouthHealthyNation
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Each year, World AIDS Day is observed globally on December 1 to commemorate lost lives, celebrate progress in the HIV response and show solidarity with all those living with and affected by HIV. To mark this year’s World AIDS Day, the Ministry of Health through the NSDCC in collaboration with other National Government Agencies, County Governments, Development and Implementing Partners, Communities of people living with or affected by HIV and other Stakeholders, will host a National Half Marathon and Commemorative Event on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi County, under the theme: “One Race, One Goal: Ending AIDS among Adolescents and Young People.”
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Other Services Across the Country
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Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
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The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council invites partners, corporations, and organizations to join us in commemorating World AIDS Day through the World AIDS Day Half Marathon 2025 — a flagship national event promoting active lifestyles, solidarity, and commitment to ending AIDS.
Why Partner with NSDCC?
Run. Give. Restore Dignity.
Every step you take in the World AIDS Day Half Marathon goes beyond the finish line — it helps restore dignity to young people across Kenya. All registration proceeds from the marathon will go directly towards providing Dignity Packs to boys and girls in underserved communities.
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WAD 2025 Half Marathon – Race Time Schedule
| Race | Distance | Arrival Time | Assembly Time | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair Race | 10KM | 5:45am | 6:15am | 6:30am |
| Half Marathon | 21KM | 6:00am | 6:40am | 7:00am |
| 10KM Run | 10KM | 6:40am | 7:05am | 7:10am |
| 5KM Family Fun Run | 5KM | 7:30am | 7:50am | 8:10am |
| Leaders and & Youth Race | 2KM | 8:20am | 8:45am | 9:00am |
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WAD 2025 Half Marathon – Prize Awards
Categories: Men | Women | Wheelchair Race
| Position | 21KM (Kshs) | 10KM (Kshs) | 10KM Wheelchair (Kshs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 250,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| 2nd | 200,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 |
| 3rd | 100,000 | 50,000 | 40,000 |
| 4th | 50,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| 5th | 40,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 6th | 20,000 | 10,000 | — |
| 7th | 10,000 | 10,000 | — |
| 8th | 5,000 | 5,000 | — |
| 9th | 5,000 | 5,000 | — |
| 10th | 5,000 | 5,000 | — |
Note: Prizes are awarded separately for men and women in each category.