Fun Run
Christmas Run
Saturday, 19 December 2026 · 6:00 AM
+254 745 509 949
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Consistent easy effort is the goal. Build aerobic fitness and establish the habit. Race-specific work comes later.
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.
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+254 745 509 949
Coming up
26 weeks to go
Saturday morning
Base-building phase.
Add to calendar
Consistent easy effort is the goal. Build aerobic fitness and establish the habit. Race-specific work comes later.
Open in Maps