Running Africa
Keith Boyd
11,000 km, 301 days, 1 Guinness World Record
Why would a 57-year-old with a genetic heart condition attempt the fastest journey on foot from Cape Town to Cairo?
In Running Africa, Keith Boyd tells the story of his epic run, complete with injuries, illness, being taken hostage, getting caught up in a rebel firefight, and having members of his team imprisoned.
From a soft start in South Africa to increasing danger and hardship as he headed further north, Keith reminds himself – and us – of why he undertook the journey.
After a business career spanning 40 years, Keith repurposed himself as a socio-economic activist, determined to make a dent in the greatest issue of our time: poverty.
He founded RainbowLeaders.org.za to motivate young Africans to vote, elect great leaders and hold them accountable – and soon realised that the organisation needed a platform to spread awareness of its message. His audacious attempt to break the 25-year-old Guinness World Record became that platform.
All proceeds from the sale of this e-book go towards funding our youth democracy work at RainbowLeaders.org.za.
Duration - 8h 40m.
Author - Keith Boyd.
Narrator - Keith Boyd.
Published Date - Friday, 02 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2025 Keith Boyd ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
11,000 km, 301 days, 1 Guinness World Record Why would a 57-year-old with a genetic heart condition attempt the fastest journey on foot from Cape Town to Cairo? In Running Africa, Keith Boyd tells the story of his epic run, complete with injuries, illness, being taken hostage, getting caught up in a rebel firefight, and having members of his team imprisoned. From a soft start in South Africa to increasing danger and hardship as he headed further north, Keith reminds himself – and us – of why he undertook the journey. After a business career spanning 40 years, Keith repurposed himself as a socio-economic activist, determined to make a dent in the greatest issue of our time: poverty. He founded RainbowLeaders.org.za to motivate young Africans to vote, elect great leaders and hold them accountable – and soon realised that the organisation needed a platform to spread awareness of its message. His audacious attempt to break the 25-year-old Guinness World Record became that platform. All proceeds from the sale of this e-book go towards funding our youth democracy work at RainbowLeaders.org.za. Duration - 8h 40m. Author - Keith Boyd. Narrator - Keith Boyd. Published Date - Friday, 02 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Keith Boyd ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:23
Quote
Duration:00:00:33
Dedication
Duration:00:00:19
Preface
Duration:00:03:45
Introduction: The shadow of death
Duration:00:05:10
Ch 01 Childhood: Between cultures
Duration:00:06:57
Ch 02 Awakening: Work and war
Duration:00:10:01
Ch 03 Tragedy: Violence hits home
Duration:00:09:46
Ch 04 Freedom: Testing times
Duration:00:08:23
Ch 05 Survival: Navigating change
Duration:00:04:34
Ch 06 Nigeria: Empowerment and accountability
Duration:00:04:27
Ch 07 RainbowLeaders: Inspired by an icon
Duration:00:07:42
Ch 08 Preparation I: Getting ready to run
Duration:00:04:46
Ch 09 Preparation II: Logistics and team building
Duration:00:07:23
Ch 10 Running South Africa
Duration:00:39:59
Ch 11 Running Botswana
Duration:00:14:33
Ch 12 Running Zimbabwe
Duration:00:13:45
Ch 13 Running Zambia
Duration:00:43:18
Ch 14 Running Tanzania
Duration:00:28:24
Ch 15 Running Kenya
Duration:00:44:26
Ch 16 Running Ethiopia (Part I)
Duration:01:56:37
Ch 17 Running Sudan
Duration:00:55:05
Ch 18 Running Egypt
Duration:00:30:18
Ch 19 Running Ethiopia (Part II)
Duration:00:46:34
Epilogue
Duration:00:05:31
Acknowledgements and thanks
Duration:00:05:40
About the author
Duration:00:01:40
End Credits
Duration:00:00:26