We're big fans of racing and are excited to share our race calendar below. We will try and stay on top of all the local and regional races, but if see an event is missing, please let us know at [email protected]
Nirvana All Trails Challenge
Date: 4th September - 6th December 2020
Location: Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary
Distances: 5km, 9km, 14km, 17km, 22km
Cost: Ksh. 1,500 per trail
Organiser: Team Jasho
Website: https://teamjasho.com/nirvana-all-trails-challenge-2020/
Telephone: +254 721 795744
Email: [email protected]
Charity Cancer Virtual Run
Date: 17th October - 25th October 2020
Location: Anywhere, Anytime
Distances: 2km, 5km, 10km, 15km, 21km
Cost: Ksh. 1,500 with medal, Ksh. 1,000 without medal
Organiser: Faraja Cancer Support
Website: runnkenya.com
Telephone: TBC
Email: TBC
Date: Last held on 20th October (2020 dates TBA)
Location: Mwanza, Tanzania
Distances: 42km, 21km, 5km, 2.5km
Cost: TBC
Organiser: TBC
Website: https://www.rockcitymarathon.co.tz/
Telephone: +255 22 212 5431
Email: TBC
Date: 20th - 25th October 2020
Location: Anywhere
Distances: 5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km
Cost: 1,500
Organiser: FitnessWithDavid
Website: https://www.davidthuo.com/
Telephone: 0723 581469
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 9th November (2020 date TBA)
Location: Ndakaini Dam
Distances: 10km, 21.1km
Cost: TBC
Organiser: NDEKA
Website: http://ndakaini.co.ke/
Telephone: TBC
Email: TBC
Date: 1st to 30th November 2020
Location: Virtual (anywhere, anytime, everyday)
Distances: Run/Walk minimum 2km
Cost: 1,500
Organiser: Team Jasho
Website: http://www.teamjasho.com
Telephone: 0721 795744
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 9th November 2019 (2020 dates TBA)
Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
Distances: 5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km
Cost: Tsh 15,000; Early Bird Tsh 10,000 (up to 18/09/19)
Organiser: Vision Sport
Website: http://dodomamarathon.co.tz/
Telephone: +255 22 266 4283; +255 677 300 500
Email: [email protected]
Date: 14th November 2020
Location: Serengeti National Park
Distances: 5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km; 80km MTB
Cost: East African Citizens Tsh 20,000; East Africa Residents $20; Non-East African Residents $80; Fun Run Tsh 20,000 all participants
Organiser: TBC
Website: www.serengetisafarimarathon.or.tz
Telephone: +255 756 720 720
Email: [email protected]
Date: 28th November 2020
Location: Kakamega Forest
Distances: 42km, 21km, 15km, 5km
Cost: TBC
Organiser: Kakamega Forest Heritage Foundation
Website: https://www.kakamegaforestmarathon.com/
Telephone: 0722 854 614
Email:[email protected]
Date: 6th December 2020
Location: Iten
Distances: 34km, 52 km (individual and relay)
Cost: 4,000
Organiser: Runnerspoint
Website: http://www.run-africa.com/index.php?controller=event&task=detail&eventId=43
Telephone: 0771 342 145
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 8th December 2019 (2020 dates TBC)
Location: Two Rivers, Nairobi
Distances: 5km, 10km
Cost: 2,500 for adults, 1,000 for kids, 50,000 for corporates
Organiser: Nairobi Santa Run
Website: https://www.nairobisantarun.com/
Telephone: 0707 372675
Email: [email protected]
Location: Maasai Mara
Distances: 50km individual of relay teams of 4
Cost: Individual - $500, Team - $1,200
Organiser: For Rangers
Website: TBC
Telephone: TBC
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 14th December 2019 (2020 dates TBC)
Location: Brackenhurst Campus, Tigoni
Distances: 15km, 25km, 35km, 45km MTB
Cost: 2,500
Organiser: Bucketlist Adventures
Website: http://www.bucketlist.co.ke
Telephone: 0725 157 834
Email: [email protected]
Date: 20th December 2020
Location: Lake Duluti, Arusha
Distances: 5km, 10km, 20km
Cost: Tsh. 25,000
Organiser: OLAD
Website: TBC
Telephone: 0712 317691, 0765 752691
Date: Last held on 21st December 2019 (2020 dates TBC)
Location: Fitness Revolution, Karen
Distances: 7km
Cost: 2,000 for individuals, 8,000 for teams/clubs of 4 members
Organiser: Race the Bar #1
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3J-IPkIFEXOyf2CEmwZrLNpZm8DHwtZvuvbahycuTbbPfNw/viewform
Telephone: 0722 325104
Date: Last held on 22nd December 2019 (2020 dates TBC)
Location: Ngong Hills
Distances: 5km, 10km, 21km
Cost: 1,500 for individuals, 1,250 for teams/clubs with a minimum of 5 members
Organiser: Fitflex Sports
Website: https://www.fitflexsportx.com/
Telephone: 0748 812292, 0722 833901
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 28th December 2019 (2020 dates TBC)
Location: Ugunja
Distances: 21km
Cost: 500
Organiser: Barlun Welfare Association
Telephone: 0727 530530
Date: Last held on 28th December 2019 (2020 dates TBC)
Location: Lavington, Nairobi
Distances: 5km, 10km, 15km
Cost: TBC
Organiser: Fitflex Sports Adventures
Website: https://www.fitflexsportx.com/
Telephone: 0722 833901
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 1st January 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Waterfront Mall, Karen
Distances: Run 42km, 35km, 30km, 21km, 10km, 5km
Cost: TBC
Organiser: Fitness with David
Website: TBC
Telephone: TBC
Email: TBC
Date: Last held on 19th January 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Nanyuki
Distances: Run 21km, 16km, 7km; 2.6km and 500m dash for kids
Cost: Adults Ksh 3,500; Kids Ksh 1,000 and KSh 500 for 2.6km and 500m respectively
Organiser: Extreme Wilderness Challenges
Website: http://www.mountkenyaforesttrail.com
Telephone: TBC
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 26th January 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Karen
Distances: 5km, 10km, 20km, 30km
Cost: 3,150
Organiser: Runnerspoint
Website: http://www.run-africa.com
Telephone: 0793 795975
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 26th January 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Kitende, Kajansi, Uganda
Distances: 5km, 10km, 20km, 30km
Cost: Ugx 70,000
Organiser: Activate Uganda
Website: www.activateuganda.com
Telephone: +256755017066
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 1st February 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Menengai Forest
Distances: 7km, 15km, 25km
Cost: 2,500
Organiser: Team Jasho
Website: https://teamjasho.com/menegai-forest-trail-run/
Telephone: 0721 795 744
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held 7-9th February 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Abedares
Distances: Every 4 hours, run 8km, repeat for 48 hours
Cost: Ksh. 4,500 for self catering, Ksh. 9,000 for fully catered
Organiser: Enda
Website: TBC
Telephone: 0799 992 367
Email: TBC
Date: Last held on 15th February 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Graceland Girls School, Chaka, Nyeri County
Distances: 45km, 25km, 15km
Cost: 2,000 (45km); 1,000 (25km/15km)
Telephone:0721752736
Date: Last held on 15th February 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Tilisi Development, Rironi
Distances: 10km, 15km, 25km
Cost: 1,000
Telephone:0729 995059/ 0757 628532
Date: Last held on 16th February 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Limuru
Distances: 7.5km, 15km, 21km
Cost: 2,000
Organiser: Fit Flex Sports
Website: https://www.fitflexsportx.com/
Telephone:0748 812292, 0722 833901
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 22nd February 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Kenya School of Adventure and Leadership, Meru
Distances: 12km, 8km, 6km, 2km
Cost: 2,000
Organiser: Meru Sports Council
Website: www.mtkenyarun.co.ke
Telephone: 020 2211897/ 0719 282585
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 1st March 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Moshi, Tanzania
Distances: 5km, 21.1km, 42.2km
Cost: TBC
Organiser: Wild Frontiers
Website: http://www.kilimanjaromarathon.com/
Telephone: +27 (0) 11 702 2035
Email: [email protected]
Date: Last held on 8th March 2020 (2021 dates TBC)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Distances: 5km, 10km, 21.1km
Cost: Amateur Ksh 2,000; Elite Ksh 2,500
Organiser: IMG Kenya
Website: https://marathon.beyondzero.or.ke/
Telephone: 0719 232 585; 0708 984 773
Email: [email protected]