What is the objective of the Walkathon?
NBK's annual Walkathon aims to spread and strengthen health awareness and encourage an active lifestyle.
Date: Saturday 8 December 2018
Location: From Green Island to Shuwaikh Beach Park
Distance: 11 KM
Time: 8:30 AM
Race Registration: Online on nbkwalkathon.com
Kit Collection:
Place: NBK’s Walkathon Tent at the Green Island
Date: Thursday 29 November 2018 - Thursday 6 December 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
T-shirt Colours :
Male: Blue
Female: Red
Coloured Numbers Determine Age Groups as Follows:
Green Age 12 - 20
Light blue Age 21 – 35
Yellow Age 36 – 49
Black Age 50 – 59
Red Age 60 & above
Important Information:
1. The Starting Point: Participants must be present one hour before the race time.
2. Participant Number: The participants must wear the number that is provided by the NBK Walkathon Organizing Committee.
3. Draw Chances: Only participants who walked the race will have a chance to enter the draw to win one of two Nissan cars provided by our strategic partner Al Babtain Group.
4. Walkathon Kit Collection: Thursday 6 December 2018. No kits will be distributed after the deadline. If either t-shirt or number quantities run out, we will unfortunately not be able to provide an alternative; even if they have previously registered.
5. Step-Counting Chip: Every t-shirt comes with a number infused with a step-counting chip.
6. Walkathon Kit Contents: A number, t-shirt, cap and the NBK Walkathon brochure.
7. Main Road Closures: Roads will close at 7:30 AM.
8. Car Parking: Green Island and Shuwaikh Beach Park.
9. Transportation: Buses will be available to transport participants to and from the start and finish points.
10. Water Points: Along the entire race line.
11. Medical Aid: Available along the race line.
12. Award Ceremony: At 11:00 AM at Shuwaikh Beach Park.
13. Awards: 100 winners, 10 winners from each category.
14. Prizes :
· First Place: KD 300
· Second Place: KD 200
· Third Place: KD 100
· Fourth to Tenth Place KD 50
15. Final Results: All results will be presented by the official referees of the Kuwait Amateur Athletic Federation.
16. Disqualifications: All participants must commit to the rules of walking as defined by the Kuwait Amateur Athletic Federation. If any participant seeks outside help they will be disqualified.
Children’s Activities:
Location: Shuwaikh Beach Park
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Age: 5 – 11 years
Registration: Online on nbkwalkathon.com
Kit Collection:
Place: NBK’s Walkathon Tent at the Green Island
Date: Thursday 29 November 2018 - Thursday 6 December 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Colored Numbers Determine Age Groups as Follows:
Red Age 5-6
Blue Age 7-9
White Age 10-11
The Children’s Activities Will Be Organized by Circuit+ and Will Include:
· Box Step-overs (higher boxes to be used for Group 1)
· Crawling
· Tire Jumps
· Wall Climbs (Slanted/Regular)
· Sand Bag Carry (different weights for different age groups)
· Water Jumps
· Under/Overs
· Monkey Bars
· Zumba
· Yoga Routine
· Boot Camp Activities
Important Information:
1. The Starting Point: Children must be present half an hour before the race time.
2. Participant Number: Children must wear the number that is provided by the NBK Walkathon Organizing Committee.
3. Children Kit Collection: Thursday 6 December 2018. No kits will be distributed after the deadline. If either t-shirt or number quantities run out, we will unfortunately not be able to provide an alternative; even if they have previously registered.
4. Children Kit Contents: Aprons, cap and the NBK Walkathon brochure.
5. Medical Aid: Available at the Shuwaikh Beach Park.
6. Disclaimer: NBK has no liability towards the children. The children are at their guardian’s responsibility during and after the activities of the Walkathon Day.