When and where is the Kathiani Classic?

The race takes place on 15th November 2026, starting at 9:00 AM at Kenya Forest Service Machakos, on Machakos / Kathiani Road in Kathiani.

Which distances and categories are available?

Choose Intro (6km with 400m elevation gain), Recreational (28km with 1,200m elevation gain), or Elite (38km with 1,400m elevation gain). This is a road cycling race.

Will finishers receive medals?

Yes. The event poster confirms that medals will be awarded to all finishers.

RoadPart of KCRS

Kathiani Classic 2026

Q: How much does entry cost, and how do I register?

Entry costs KES 2,000. Send the entry fee to 0702 709 729 by 12th November 2026. For inquiries, call 0748 979 792.

Sunday, 15 November 2026

9:00 AM

6k (Intro) | 28k (Recreational) | 38k (Elite)

About: Short, compact road racing with a climbing challenge in Kathiani. The Kathiani Classic starts at Kenya Forest Service Machakos, with a 6km Intro route, 28km Recreational …more

About: Short, compact road racing with a climbing challenge in Kathiani. The Kathiani Classic starts at Kenya Forest Service Machakos, with a 6km Intro route, 28km Recreational route and 38km Elite route. Organised by The Bicycle Garage and Kenya Cycling Race Series. All finishers receive medals.

Kenya Forest Service Machakos, Machakos / Kathiani Road, Kathiani

9:00 AM

6km (Intro)→28km (Recreational)→38km (Elite) · Plan ride time

400m (Intro) | 1,200m (Recreational) | 1,400m (Elite)

KES 2,000

The Bicycle Garage, Kenya Cycling Race Series

0702 709 729 (registration)→0748 979 792 (inquiries)

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Send money to: 0702 709 729

Send the KES 2,000 entry fee to 0702 709 729 by 12th November 2026. For inquiries, call 0748 979 792. Medals will be awarded to all finishers.

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Event Highlights

Road race on 15th November 2026, starting at 9:00 AM

Part of the Kenya Cycling Race Series (KCRS)

Three categories: 6km Intro, 28km Recreational and 38km Elite

Climbing-focused routes with 400m to 1,400m of elevation gain

KES 2,000 entry, with registration closing on 12th November

Medals for all finishers

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Race Entry Choice of Intro, Recreational or Elite category. Medals for all finishers.	KES 2,000	Available

What's Included

Finisher medal

Race Distances

6km (Intro)

28km (Recreational)

38km (Elite)

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Route Options

Intro

6km

400m

Recreational

28km

1,200m

Elite

38km

1,400m

Course Details

The organisers describe the Kathiani Classic as a short, compact road race designed to test riders' climbing legs. The Intro category covers 6km with 400m of elevation gain, Recreational covers 28km with 1,200m, and Elite covers 38km with 1,400m. The race starts at Kenya Forest Service Machakos on Machakos / Kathiani Road.

Getting There

Kenya Forest Service Machakos is on Machakos / Kathiani Road in Kathiani, approximately 67.5km from Nairobi CBD via the A8 and Chumvi-Machakos-Kitui Road (C97). Allow around 1 hour 25 minutes, depending on traffic. This route includes tolls. Use the linked map pin for the exact venue.

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