NBK Walkathon 2016

Take part in NBK’s Annual Walkathon held on Saturday December 3rd, 2016

Sign up for all ages is at NBK Registration Centre at Gulf Road next to the Scientific Center or through NBKWalkathon.com until Thursday December 1st, 2016, or until the maximum number of the participants is reached.

All participants will have the chance to win one of three Renault 2016 model.

Length of the Race for each category:

Males Race:

The length of the males’ race for all categories is 11 km starts from Green Island- Arabian Gulf Road to the Shuwaikh Beach Park overlooking the Gulf Road & next to KPC building (one way only).

Dark blue Age 15 – 20

White Age 21 – 35

Green Age 36 – 49

Burgundy Age 50 & above
The race will start for all categories at 8:30am (to be present 30 minutes before time)

Females Race:

The length of the females’ race for all categories is 11 km starts from Green Island- Arabian Gulf Road to the Shuwaikh Beach Park overlooking the Gulf Road & next to KPC building (one way only).

Light blue Age 15 – 20

Yellow Age 21 – 35

Red Age 36 – 49

Pink Age 50 & above
The race will start for all categories at 8:45am (to be present 30 minutes before time)

Children Activities:

The activities for the children will start from 9:00am until 12:00pm.
Obstacle Challenge

Children will challenge each other in a mini challenging obstacle run. It includes activities like: jumping over barriers, pulling tires, and crawling. It is fun and challenging for children.

Set up and management provided by Fitness Flare.
Fitness Area

It will include 10 minute fitness sessions where children can join and enjoy. Sessions are:

– Bodyweight Workouts

– Capoeira

– Kick boxing

– Body Combat
Sprinting Track

Children will race against each other in a 90 meter sprint track.
Football Challenge

Children will team up in a 5 vs. 5 fixtures to play a five-minute match under the guidance of professional coaches.
Trampolines fun area for children:

It will include different kind of trampolines for children.

The registration center will be opened every day:

Saturday to Thursday: from 9:00am until 1:00pm, and from 4:00pm until 9:00pm.

Friday: from 4:00pm until 9:00pm.

Last day for registration is on Thursday 1st of December, 2016.

Register here

The General Conditions of the Walkathon:
The race is open to both genders of all nationalities.
All participants are required to be present 30 minutes before time at the race’s starting line.
The participant should wear the proper sport outfit. It is not allowed to participate in the race without the numbered apron assigned by the organizing committee.
Each participant will have a counting steps chip inserted in her/his apron.
The first ten winners from each category will be presented with valuable cash prizes.
If any participant seeks outside help (bicycle, car, instructions, etc.) he/she will be disqualified.
Rest areas will be available throughout the race (water).
Medical aid is not considered a violation.
Transportation will be available on the day of the race to and from the starting points.
Arbitration in this race is done only by the referees assigned by the Kuwait Amateur Athletic Federation. If the participant violates the norms of walking as mentioned in the definition he/she will be disqualified.