Frequently Asked Questions.
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Q: When will the Saifee marathon take place?
21km route starts at 5:45am
10 km route starts at 6:00am
5km route starts at 6:15am
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Q: Where can I get entry form?
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Q: When do entries close?
Entries will close as soon as when each race reaches capacity.
Payment can be done through all Mobile Money networks or Cards via Selcom payment portal upon completing registration.
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Q: Are the fees refundable?
The entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. Athletes submitting duplicate entries will be charged for both.
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Q: How will I know if my online entry has been accepted and received?
An e-mail (Email address is a compulsory field to be added during registration) will be sent to you once your entry has been processed. Please check your data carefully upon receipt of your entry confirmation.
Payment must be made for your entry to be accepted.
All Further instruction details including collection of the Race Kit will be shared on the email.
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Q:What will I need to register and collect my marathon kit?
You will need to enter the following to register.
• Full Name
• Contact
• Email Address
• Tshirt Size (Small, Medium, Large, Xtra Large)
For Kit Collection Point/ Day.
Ensure you receive an email once you register and make payment.
• Show Proof of Registration and Payment (email confirmation) on collection of the kit.
• You must bring proof of residence / ID / passport when you collect your kit.
• Please ensure you collect from the correct venue as you indicated on your entry form.
NB: If you can’t collect it then you may send a friend with a copy of your ID, along with a copy of their ID , printout/Screenshot of the confirmation email and an official letter on your behalf stating that they may collect your kit.
Also NB: For Group Registrations, you can collect all 11kits ( or number of registered participants by showing confirmation email and ID of at least 1 participant.
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Q: Kit collection point?
Will be notified to all registered participants via SMS and also posted on our social media channels
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Q: Can I collect my kit on marathon day?
No kits will be issued on the day of the marathon.
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Q: Can anyone participate in Saifee Marathon?
Yes, anyone can participate in Saifee Marathon. Age Limit of 5 yrs. Children must be supervised by their Parents/ Guardians.
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Q: How old I must be to participate in Saifee Marathon?
The minimum age requirement for 21.1km is 15 years old and above. 10km is 10 years and older and 5km Run participants must be 5 years or older, unless accompanied by an adult.
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Q: May I wear earphones and listen to music during my run?
Running with earphones/music is allowed.
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Q: Do you have to water stations on route and what do they supply?
Yes, we have water points on average every 4km. Some will serve water only; some will serve water. Should you need any specific hydration or energy drinks, we suggest you carry that with you. The water that is distributed during the race is bottled water but poured into cups for convenience and handed out at water tables.
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Q: What prize money is on offer?
1st Place – 21km Marathon Male or Female - TZS 500,000/
2nd Place – 21km Marathon Male or Female - TZS 350,000/
3rd Place – 21km Marathon Male or Female - TZS 200,000/
4th Place – 21km Marathon Male or Female - TZS 150,000/
5th Place – 21km Marathon Male or Female - TZS 100,000/
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Q: May I wear advertising?
The race is run under the rules of the IAAF, which stipulate that no personal sponsors’ logos may be worn by an athlete. Sponsored companies’ logos will be kept on Marathon Bibs.
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Q: What must I do to earn a medal?
All participants on completion will be awarded with a medal.
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Q: What time must I finish in to receive a medal?
All runners receive medals in all categories of 21km, 10km and 5km if they finish by 10am
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Q: How long do I have to complete the marathon?
The final cut-off for all races is at 12 noon. four hours for the full marathon
The race is timed by the committee of Race Runners Association Tanzania.
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Q: What must I do if I have any further questions?
Email the Saifee Marathon at marathon@saifeehospital.co.tz. Or Follow on our Social Media channels for updates.
Instagram: or
Facebook
On the day of event, there shall be volunteers/ Sign Boards guiding you for the 21/10/5km routes.