Fun Run
Christmas Run
Saturday, 19 December 2026
6:00 AM
+254 745 509 949
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Train at or near goal pace. Practice your race nutrition and, if you can, get a long session in on similar terrain.
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
7 weeks to go
Saturday morning
Race-specific training phase.
Add to calendar
Train at or near goal pace. Practice your race nutrition and, if you can, get a long session in on similar terrain.
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