TERMS & CONDITIONS: Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon 2026
Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon 2026
Effective Date: 5 August 2026
Event Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Venue: Ballmania Utawala, Nairobi, Kenya
Organiser: Nutrition Therapy by Lucy / Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern registration and participation in the Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon 2026 (“Event”).
The Event is organised as a health and community awareness initiative aimed at promoting physical activity, nutrition awareness, prevention of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), community health education and access to health screening.
By registering for, attending or participating in the Event, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms.
Where a participant is below 18 years of age, the parent or legal guardian registering or consenting on their behalf agrees to these Terms on behalf of the minor.
2. Event Details
The Event is scheduled to take place on:
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Venue: Ballmania Utawala, Nairobi
Event Time: Approximately 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Event may include a 21KM Half Marathon, 15KM, 10KM and 5KM participation categories, together with health screening, nutrition education, fitness activities, exhibitions and other community activities.
The Organiser reserves the right to alter the programme, routes, starting times, venues or activities where reasonably necessary for safety, operational, regulatory or other legitimate reasons.
3. Registration and Eligibility
3.1 Participants must complete the official Event registration process and provide accurate and complete information.
3.2 Participants must select the appropriate participation category during registration.
3.3 Registration is personal to the registered participant and may not be transferred to another person without the express written approval of the Organiser.
3.4 Participants under 18 years must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian is responsible for ensuring that the minor is appropriately supervised and fit to participate.
3.5 The Organiser may request proof of identity, age or registration where reasonably necessary.
3.6 The Organiser reserves the right to refuse or cancel a registration where information supplied is materially inaccurate, fraudulent or incomplete.
4. Registration Fees and Payments
4.1 Participation fees are payable through the official payment channels communicated by the Organiser.
Paybill: 542542 Account Number: 19111 OR Dial *826*358#
4.2 Applicable registration fees are as published by the Organiser at the time of registration.
4.3 Participants are responsible for ensuring that payments are made using the correct payment details and that they retain proof of payment.
4.4 Registration fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable, except where the Organiser expressly determines otherwise.
4.5 Where an Event cancellation or postponement results in a refund or alternative arrangement, the Organiser will communicate the applicable procedure to registered participants.
5. Participant Health and Fitness
5.1 Participation in a walk, run or half marathon involves physical exertion and inherent risks.
5.2 Participants are responsible for determining whether they are physically capable of participating in their selected category.
5.3 Participants are encouraged to seek appropriate medical advice before participating, particularly if they have a medical condition, are recovering from illness or injury, or have concerns about their ability to undertake physical exercise.
5.4 Registration and participation in the Event do not constitute medical clearance or medical advice from the Organiser.
5.5 Participants should listen to their bodies and stop participating if they experience pain, dizziness, difficulty breathing, weakness, unusual discomfort or any other concerning symptoms.
5.6 The Organiser may, in the interest of participant safety, prevent or discontinue a participant’s participation where medical personnel or Event officials reasonably believe that continued participation may pose a significant health or safety risk.
6. Health Screening and Medical Services
6.1 The Event may provide free health screening and basic health-awareness services.
6.2 Health screening provided at the Event is intended for screening and awareness purposes and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
6.3 Where a participant requires urgent medical attention, the Organiser and/or authorised medical personnel may provide or arrange reasonable emergency assistance, including referral or transportation to an appropriate healthcare facility where necessary.
6.4 Participants remain responsible for their personal medical expenses, including costs incurred at hospitals, clinics, pharmacies or other healthcare facilities, unless expressly stated otherwise by the Organiser or a sponsoring medical provider.
7. Assumption of Risk and Liability
7.1 Participation in the Event is voluntary.
7.2 Participants acknowledge that physical activity and organised road or outdoor events carry inherent risks, including, but not limited to, falls, collisions, traffic-related incidents, weather conditions, physical exhaustion, dehydration, illness and other unforeseen circumstances.
7.3 To the extent permitted by applicable Kenyan law, participants accept responsibility for risks arising from their voluntary participation in the Event.
7.4 The Organiser, its directors, employees, volunteers, medical teams, officials, partners, sponsors, service providers and venue operators will not be responsible for loss, injury, illness or damage arising from participation to the extent that such liability may lawfully be excluded or limited.
7.5 Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under Kenyan law.
7.6 Participants are responsible for arranging their own personal insurance where they consider such insurance necessary.
8. Event Rules and Participant Conduct
Participants must:
- Follow instructions issued by Event officials, marshals, medical personnel, security personnel and authorised volunteers.
- Remain on designated routes and follow approved Event procedures.
- Behave respectfully towards other participants, volunteers, officials, members of the public and Event partners.
- Avoid dangerous, reckless, abusive, threatening or disruptive conduct.
- Respect private and public property.
- Avoid littering and help maintain a clean Event environment.
- Not deliberately obstruct, intimidate or endanger other participants.
- Comply with applicable Kenyan laws and venue rules.
The Organiser may remove or disqualify any participant whose conduct presents a safety risk, materially disrupts the Event or violates these Terms.
9. Event Routes, Roads and Traffic
9.1 Participants acknowledge that Event routes may include roads, public spaces and areas shared with vehicles or other members of the public.
9.2 Participants must follow marshal, traffic-management, security and road-safety instructions at all times.
9.3 Participants must not deviate from designated routes where doing so creates a safety or operational risk.
9.4 The Organiser may change, shorten, suspend or close portions of the route where required for safety, traffic management, weather, security or regulatory reasons.
10. Children and Participants Under 18
10.1 A parent or legal guardian must provide consent for a participant below 18 years.
10.2 The parent or legal guardian confirms that the minor has permission to participate and agrees to these Terms on the minor’s behalf.
10.3 Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that children participating in the Event are appropriately supervised.
10.4 The Organiser may introduce additional age, supervision or distance requirements where necessary for participant safety.
10.5 Children participating in the Event remain subject to all applicable Event rules and safety requirements.
11. Photography, Video and Media
11.1 Photography, video and other forms of recording may take place before, during and after the Event.
11.2 By participating in the Event, participants acknowledge that they may appear incidentally or individually in photographs, videos, livestreams, interviews, Event reports, social media content and other promotional or informational materials relating to the Event.
11.3 Subject to applicable law, the Organiser may use such material for legitimate Event-related purposes, including publicity, education, documentation, reporting, fundraising and future Event promotion, without payment to the participant.
11.4 Where reasonably practicable, the Organiser will respect applicable consent requirements concerning identifiable images of children and will take appropriate steps to protect their privacy.
12. Personal Data and Privacy
12.1 Personal information collected during registration may include information reasonably necessary to administer the Event, communicate with participants, provide Event services, manage payments, support safety and medical response, issue participant materials and undertake Event reporting.
12.2 The Organiser will process personal data in accordance with applicable Kenyan data-protection requirements.
12.3 Personal data may be shared with authorised Event service providers, medical teams, payment processors, timing providers, venue operators, regulators or other Event partners where reasonably necessary for legitimate Event-related purposes and subject to applicable legal requirements.
12.4 Participants should provide accurate information and notify the Organiser where relevant information changes.
12.5 Participants may contact the Organiser regarding questions or requests concerning their personal information through the official Event contact channels.
13. Event Cancellation, Postponement or Modification
13.1 The Organiser reserves the right to postpone, modify, suspend or cancel the Event where circumstances make it necessary or unsafe to proceed.
13.2 Such circumstances may include severe weather, public-health concerns, security threats, government or regulatory directives, venue unavailability, road or traffic restrictions, natural disasters, emergencies or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Organiser.
13.3 Where the Event is postponed or substantially modified, the Organiser will communicate the revised arrangements to registered participants through available official communication channels.
13.4 Where the Event is cancelled, the Organiser will communicate any applicable refund, transfer or alternative arrangements. Any transaction, payment-processing or third-party costs may be treated in accordance with the relevant payment provider’s terms and applicable law.
14. Changes to These Terms
14.1 The Organiser may update these Terms where reasonably necessary to reflect Event changes, operational requirements, safety requirements or changes in applicable law.
14.2 The latest version published through the official Event website or registration platform will apply to the Event.
14.3 Material changes will, where reasonably practicable, be communicated to registered participants.
15. Intellectual Property
15.1 Event names, logos, graphics, photographs, videos, written materials and other original Event content may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
15.2 Participants may not reproduce, commercially exploit or use the Organiser’s branding or Event materials in a manner that suggests an unauthorised partnership, sponsorship or endorsement.
16. No Unauthorised Commercial Activity
16.1 Participants, exhibitors, sponsors and other Event attendees must not conduct unauthorised commercial, promotional, fundraising or advertising activities at the Event.
16.2 Any commercial activation, distribution of promotional materials, sales activity or brand activation must receive prior approval from the Organiser.
17. Force Majeure
The Organiser will not be responsible for failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances reasonably beyond its control, including natural disasters, extreme weather, public emergencies, government action, security incidents, industrial action, infrastructure failure, venue restrictions or other force majeure circumstances.
18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
18.1 These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.
18.2 Participants and the Organiser will endeavour to resolve any Event-related dispute amicably through good-faith communication before commencing formal proceedings.
18.3 Where a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be dealt with by a court or other legally appropriate forum having jurisdiction under Kenyan law.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it lawful and enforceable, where possible. The remaining provisions shall continue in effect.
20. Acceptance of Terms
By completing registration, making payment, accepting a race/event number, attending or participating in the Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon 2026, the participant confirms that they have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
For a participant under 18 years, the parent or legal guardian confirms acceptance of these Terms on behalf of the minor.
Event Organiser: Nutrition Therapy by Lucy / Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon
Event: Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon 2026
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Venue: Ballmania Utawala, Nairobi
Contact: 0704 770 078
Email: Lucy@NutritionTherapyByLucy.Co.Ke
Event Registration: https://apps.little.africa/events/obesity-awareness-charity-walk-half-marathon-2026
