Fun Run
40+ VeteRun 2026
Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Blue Ribbon Actives' annual celebration run strictly for the 40+ crowd. A lighthearted, community-focused event honoring everyone who's collected a few birthdays, a few stories, a few aches, and still chooses to lace up and show up. Age verification (a full-colour, notarized birth certificate PDF) is required at registration - no underage entries.
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
15km
KES 3,545
Blue Ribbon Actives
blueribbonke@gmail.com
Register Now
www.blueribbon.or.ke/events/40-veterun-2026
Slots are limited. Age verification via a full-colour, notarized PDF copy of your birth certificate is strictly required - no underage entries.
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Event Highlights
Strictly a 40+ event - participants must upload a notarized birth certificate copy to verify age
15km distance, described in the event's own words as 'because 21KM is just showing off'
Walking stick parking and an 'old person's breakfast' included
Custom finisher's medal and old-skool head & wrist sweatbands for every participant
A reminiscing session where, per the organizers, 'every story begins with, You people don't know...'
Race Fees
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
40+ Entry Ticket Strictly for participants aged 40 and above. Requires uploading a full-colour, notarized PDF copy of your birth certificate during registration for age verification. Includes custom finisher's medal, old-skool head & wrist sweatbands, and an 'old person's breakfast.' | KES 3,545 | Available |
What's Included
Race entry (15km)
Custom finisher's medal
Old-skool head & wrist sweatbands
An 'old person's breakfast'
Walking stick parking
Reminiscing session
Race Distance
15km
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Getting There
Oak Place Conference & Training Centre, Garden Estate is approximately 10km from Nairobi's CBD via Murang'a Rd and Kiambu Rd, taking around 20 minutes.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍This is an annual Blue Ribbon Actives event exclusively for participants aged 40 and above.
🌍Age verification requires a full-colour, notarized PDF copy of a birth certificate uploaded during registration.
🌍The event has a playful, community-oriented tone, distinct from Blue Ribbon's more competitive races.
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Register Now
www.blueribbon.or.ke/events/40-veterun-2026
Slots are limited. Age verification via a full-colour, notarized PDF copy of your birth certificate is strictly required - no underage entries.
Race week is almost here
1 week, 4 days
Saturday morning
Taper and race prep.
Add to calendar
Wind down the volume but keep a little intensity to stay sharp. Lock in your logistics now: travel, nutrition plan, and kit check.
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
15km
KES 3,545
Blue Ribbon Actives
blueribbonke@gmail.com
Race Day Weather