PHOTOS: Lewa Marathon

 The 2023 Lewa Marathon begins. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

The Lewa Marathon has been termed by Runner's World as one of the world's top ten "must-do" marathons.

It is also listed as one of the Financial Times How To Spend It's top 11 sporting challenges for 2022 where runners of all abilities take part.

The 24th edition of the marathon was held at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy consisting of the half (21 km), 42km (full) marathon race flanked by some of Africa's most amazing wildlife.

Below we sample some of the captivating moments during the marathon.

 A Maasai moran runs during the 2023 Lewa Marathon at the Lewa Conservancy. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

 From left, Douglas Wakihuri, John Mugambi and Mwaniki Njau during the 2023 Lewa Marathon. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

 From left, Anna Xu, Tian Cai and Totti An at the Lewa Marathon. [Peter Muiruri,Standard]

 A young child runs towards the finish line at the Lewa Marathon. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

 A helicopter surveys the route during the Lewa Marathon. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]