{"id":205,"date":"2017-06-30T10:11:40","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T08:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mnarani.co.za\/Blog-MnaraniTales\/?p=205"},"modified":"2024-01-04T10:41:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T08:41:20","slug":"what-is-the-kilifi-gold-triathlon-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mnaranitales.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/30\/what-is-the-kilifi-gold-triathlon-about\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Kilifi Gold Triathlon About?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What’s the Kilifi Gold Triathlon About?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Swim | Cycle | Run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since 2003 the Kilifi Gold Triathlon (KGT) has been a buzzing event that has grown to over 200 participants. Last year, 1 000 000 Shillings was raised to support Moving the Goalposts Kilifi, a girls\u2019 rights organisation that aims to develop these girls\u2019 full potential on and off the soccer field. Money raised was used for a mobile library, books and literacy support. Mnarani is proud to once again be the hosting venue for the annual Kilifi Gold Triathlon.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The 2017 Kilifi Gold Triathlon Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Triathlon will kick off on the 30th<\/sup> of September at 14:30 this year, and will entail a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run. Be there at 14:00. Individual entry is Ksh 2 000 pp, but it\u2019s more fun in teams! Register a team of two or three individuals at Ksh 3000.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Cause<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s KGT will be in support of the Creek Safety Initiative. Creek accidents and drowning has unfortunately become a sad reality for locals. This timely, and very much needed initiative aims to alleviate this problem through education and awareness, clear signage and depth markers, and through collaboration with organisations who are working towards the same goal.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"View<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Close to our Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is especially close to Mnarani\u2019s heart as the creek is our livelihood. We promote responsible fishing and water activities and hope to preserve the unique beauty and delicate ecosystem of the creek, while ensuring the safety of all creek-users. Our on-site partners, 3\u00b0 South and Buccaneer Diving, are also ambassadors for this cause and we work closely together to create awareness and establish key relationships in support of the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Weekend Festivities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weekend will be buzzing with delicious meals and snacks, loads of activities for the young and young at heart; 10 min spa treatments down at the beach on the day of the event, other spa offers, Health Corner specialties and more. Seriously, we could go on for days; but you\u2019ll just have to come check it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some feedback from last year\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was my first triathlon of any kind and I\u2019m hooked \u2013 so much more fun than simply running<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll never do a triathlon in such fantastic surroundings ever again<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Reviews courtesy of kilifigoldtraithlon.org)<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mnarani will be running an accommodation special from 30 September to 02 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n