Date: 21st – 24th November - Fundraising Goal €2,750
Bonus Option!
You can opt in for an extended trip to visit Vita projects in the beautiful Gamo Gofa region in the South (Cost: additional €500- duration 4 days including travel-see Itinerary II)
Join the 2014 Vita Team on this inspiring trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where we will participate in Africa’s biggest road race, also known as one of the most challenging fun runs in the world.
The Great Ethiopian Run is an exhilarating 10km high-altitude race attracting up to 40,000 people each year. This event is part of the international Great Run Series and was founded by the legendary record-breaking Ethiopian athlete, Haile Gebrselassie.
The Great Ethiopian Run is known as one of the most challenging fun runs in the world, but it is also one of the most inclusive. All levels of fitness are welcome;
Are you a casual walker?
Perfect! You can go as slow as you like and absorb the amazing atmosphere, or tag along with one of the Ethiopian singing marching troops who join the race
Are you a competitive runner?
Perfect! You have an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the world’s best athletes and endure the challenge of hills and high altitude
...walkers, joggers, runners and all levels in between - everyone will be cheered on until the end by the thousands of supporters that line the streets. We can guarantee that this event will be an exhilarating experience and unforgettable personal challenge for all participants.
During this trip, you will also enjoy cultural events, city tour, vibrant market visit, plus a visit to Vita’s local office to learn more about the projects that you will be supporting through this Challenge.
Each step you take will help lift the barriers of poverty and hunger for some of the poorest communities in Southern Ethiopia and empower them to become leaders of their own sustainable development.
Challenge yourself to make a difference!
Contact Details:
Vita
Equity House
16-17 Upper Ormond Quay
Dublin 7
e-mail: &
www.vita.ie
Itinerary I
Departure Friday 21st November
22nd November- Saturday
· Arrival in Addis Ababa after overnight flight at 7.15
Relax and acclimatize
· Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in Vita Office followed by
· Optional sightseeing (Museum, Palace of Emperor Menelik)
· Pasta Dinner with other international participants including meeting with Haile Gebreselassie and other world class Ethiopian athletes.
23rd November - Sunday
· Early start to join up to 40,000 others at the start of the
14th Great Ethiopian Run, 10km International race
www.ethiopianrun.org
· Whether you join the elite runners to dash around the course in half an hour or you go at a more leisurely pace you will be cheered on till the end where you will receive your special commemorative medal.
· Visit to the Embassy of Ireland to celebrate your victory - Dinner
24 th November -Monday
· Morning Departure to Dublin.
Itinerary II – Southern Visit Option
23rd November - Sunday
· After your race overland with stopover to Arba Minch-
Southern Ethiopia (Flight option if comes available)
24h Monday & 25th Tuesday
· Complete journey to Arba Minch
· Visit Vita projects, meet the beneficiaries and communities that your fundraising efforts are supporting
· Cultural experience
· Dinner and farewell party with Vita staff at Vita’s office.
25th November - Wednesday
· Morning – Visit local attractions/Lake/Crocodile Farm
· Afternoon return flight to Addis Ababa
· Social Evening
26th November- Thursday
· Morning flight to Dublin