Road Race
40 + Veterun 2026
Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 7:00 AM
Nairobi, Kenya
7:00 AM
KES 2,900
Blue Ribbon Kenya
0739842420, blueribbonke@gmail.com
Register Now
www.blueribbon.or.ke/events/40-veterun-2026
Coming up
14 weeks to go
Saturday morning
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Increase weekly load gradually - no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session: intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
Race Fees
KES 2,900
Getting There
Nairobi sits at 1,795m above sea level, high enough to challenge runners and riders arriving from sea level but cool enough to make training and racing comfortable year-round. It is the starting point for most of Kenya's competitive fitness scene.
For full details, visit the official event website.
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Register Now
www.blueribbon.or.ke/events/40-veterun-2026
Coming up
14 weeks to go
Saturday morning
Build phase.
Add to calendar
Increase weekly load gradually - no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session: intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
Nairobi, Kenya
7:00 AM
KES 2,900
Blue Ribbon Kenya
0739842420, blueribbonke@gmail.com