What does my entry fee go towards?

All proceeds go to the ACR Endowment Fund managed by the Alliance High School Endowment Fund Trust (AHSEFT). Funds support scholarships for deserving students, sports facility development, and student sports activities at Alliance High School.

Can I participate virtually?

Yes. Contact the organiser at acr@ahsobc.org if you wish to participate virtually and receive a medal for the event.

Is this event suitable for children?

Yes, the event is explicitly child friendly. The 5km distance is well suited for families running or walking together.

Is there a group registration option?

For group registrations contact the organiser at acr@ahsobc.org for details.

Road RaceAnnual Event

The Alliance Classic Run 2026

Saturday, 29 May 2027 · 6:00 AM [2026 Schedule]

📅The 2026 edition concluded successfully on 30th May 2026. This page now shows the 2027 edition. Dates TBC

Run for a cause - for the next century. Every registration supports the ACR Endowment Fund Trust, funding scholarships for deserving students and Alliance High School infrastructure.

Alliance High School, Kikuyu

6:00 AM [2026 Schedule]

5km, 10km, 21km

KES 2,026 [2026 Rates]

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Event Highlights

Annual charity run organised entirely by old boys of Alliance High School since 2018

Three distances - 5km, 10km, and 21km - welcoming runners, joggers, walkers, and families

Child friendly event with something for every pace and every kind of participant

Finisher's medal included for all participants

Virtual participation available - contact the organiser for details

Every entry directly funds scholarships and sports infrastructure at Alliance High School

Race Distances

5km

10km

21km

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Standard Entry All categories - 5km, 10km, 21km. Child friendly. Virtual option available on request.	KES 2,026	Coming Soon

What's Included

Finisher's medal

Premium event kit

Refreshment stops on course

Course Details

The race starts and finishes at Alliance High School in Kikuyu, approximately 25km northwest of Nairobi CBD. Three distances cater for all levels: 21km for competitive runners, 10km for recreational runners, and 5km for families and beginners. The event is child friendly. Virtual participation is also available - contact acr@ahsobc.org to arrange.

Getting There

Alliance High School is in Kikuyu town, off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway (A104), approximately 25km from Nairobi CBD. The drive takes around 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Kikuyu is well served by matatus from Westlands and the CBD.

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Did You Know?

🌍Alliance High School was founded in 1926, making the 2026 edition of the run a centenary celebration - hence the 'AHS @ 100' branding.

🌍The Alliance Classic Run has been held annually since 2018, targeting a KShs 200 million endowment fund over a decade to support scholarships and school sports.

🌍Proceeds are managed by the Alliance High School Endowment Fund Trust (AHSEFT), funding scholarships for boys from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and those with exceptional academic or sporting merit.