Fun Run
Christmas Run
Saturday, 19 December 2026 · 6:00 AM
+254 745 509 949
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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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