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A trip to Ethiopia for runners in May 2014

Youve watched their great athletes winning races around the world. But have you ever wanted to see where they train and understand why they are so good? Have you ever wanted to run a race in Ethiopia? Or see the Great Rift Valley? Or rub shoulders with one of the worlds greatest-ever distance runners Haile Gebrselassie? Well, you can do all this - and more - on this tour specially designed for runners from the UK wanting to get a taste of the running culture in Ethiopia. The tour will give you opportunity to: meet Haile Gebrselassie participate in a half-marathon race in Ethiopia train in the forests surrounding Addis Ababa visit an athlete training camp for Ethiopian athletes Included in the price of the trip is the following: 3 nights stay at Yaya Athletics Village hotel 1 nights stay at a lodge in Ethiopias Rift Valley 2 nights stay at Haile Resort Hotel in Hawassa 1 nights stay at the Beer Garden Inn hotel in Addis Ababa Race entry to the 2014 EVERY ONE Half-Marathon in Hawassa Meal at traditional Ethiopian restaurant (first night) Post-race lunch at Haile Resort in Hawassa Guide service for trips in Addis Ababa All transport including airport transfers

Programme for trip to Ethiopia: 5 May 2014 to 13 May 2014


Please note that the dates below are new dates that have been updated from previous announcements

Monday 5 May 5pm Arrive Terminal 3 @ Heathrow for flight check-in 8pm Flight departure for Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines Tuesday 6 May 7am Arrival at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa Visas, exchange money, baggage, and transfer to hotel Check-in at Yaya Athletics Village hotel Easy afternoon training and rest 6pm Transport to city centre for meal at traditional restaurant in Addis Wednesday 7 May Morning run from hotel 9am Breakfast in hotel 11am Sightseeing trip in Addis Return to hotel Light training run (optional) 6pm Evening meal at hotel Thursday 8 May Morning run from hotel 9am Breakfast in hotel 11am Visit athlete training camp on outskirts of Addis Return to hotel / optional light training 6pm Evening meal at hotel Friday 9 May Morning run from hotel 9am Breakfast at hotel 11am Bus leaves for Rift Valley 4pm Arrive at Sabana Lodge in Rift Valley for overnight stay 7pm Dinner at hotel

Programme for trip to Ethiopia (cont) Saturday 10 May Morning run from hotel 8am Breakfast at hotel 10am Bus leaves for Hawassa noon Arrive at Haile Resort hotel in Hawassa 7pm Dinner at hotel Sunday 11 May 5.30am Light breakfast 6.10am Transport to race start; warm-up 6.30AM START OF 2014 EVERY ONE HALF MARATHON 12.30pm Post-race lunch at Haile Resort pm Relax at Haile Resort Monday 12 May am Breakfast at Haile Resort 11am Bus leaves for Addis Late pm Arrive at Beer Garden Inn hotel; dinner at hotel Tuesday 13 May Morning run from hotel am final day in Addis Ababa for sightseeing / souvenir shopping 10pm Transfer to airport 1am (Wed) Flight departure for London on Ethiopian Airlines
All timings might be subject to change

Prices for tour (8 full days in Ethiopia): 900 on basis of sharing twin room 1100 on basis of single room occupancy Price does not include: Flights to and from Addis Ababa Visa entry into Ethiopia ($20) Travel and health insurance Meals other than stated above

"an experience of a lifetime not to be missed - the culture surrounding running in Ethiopia is inspiring and makes you appreciate running at a whole new level."

If you are interested in taking part in this official tour package, please contact Richard Nerurkar at richardnerurkar@hotmail.co.uk Please note that the final booking date is 1 March 2014 by which time full payment must be received. N.B. Tour participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own flights. Cheaper fares may be available if booking is made earlier. Tour participants are free to arrive on flights different from those recommended above, in which case they will join the tour party from the start dates given above.

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