Road Race
Enchilai Run for the Mind 2026
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · 7:00 AM (Pre-race brief 6:30 AM)
📅Rescheduled from 2nd May 2026 to 19th September 2026 due to a request from a key partner.
A mental health awareness run organised by Enchilai Community-Based Organisation in collaboration with Decathlon Kenya. Run, walk, or cheer - your presence makes a difference.
7:00 AM (Pre-race brief 6:30 AM)
5km (Family Walk), 10km, 21km
KES 2,000 (Adults), KES 1,500 (Under 18)
Enchilai Community-Based Organisation
0722 671 713
18 weeks to go
Build phase. Push your limits gradually.
💡 Increase weekly load by no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session per week, whether that is intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
Event Highlights
Mental health awareness run in partnership with Decathlon Kenya
Three distances including a 5km family walk - open to all ages and fitness levels
Every participant receives a t-shirt and finisher medal
Organised by Enchilai, a grassroots Maasai community-based organisation from Kajiado County
Raising awareness, breaking stigma, and promoting community well-being
Race Options & Fees
5km (Family Walk)
10km
21km
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
21km - Adults Includes t-shirt and medal. Race starts at 7:00 AM. | KES 2,000 | Available |
10km - Adults Includes t-shirt and medal. Race starts at 7:15 AM. | KES 2,000 | Available |
5km Family Walk - Adults Includes t-shirt and medal. Starts at 7:29 AM. | KES 2,000 | Available |
21km - Under 18 Includes t-shirt and medal. | KES 1,500 | Available |
10km - Under 18 Includes t-shirt and medal. | KES 1,500 | Available |
5km Family Walk - Under 18 Includes t-shirt and medal. | KES 1,500 | Available |
What's Included
Official event t-shirt
Finisher medal
Course Details
The event takes place at The Hub Karen, using the Decathlon Playground as the start and finish area. Three distances are available: 21km starting at 7:00 AM, 10km at 7:15 AM, and a 5km family walk at 7:29 AM. A pre-race brief takes place at 6:30 AM - arrive early to register and collect your bib.
Getting There
The Hub Karen is on Ngong Road in Karen, approximately 15km southwest of Nairobi CBD. It is well signposted and has ample parking on site. Matatus run along Ngong Road toward Karen; alight at The Hub.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Enchilai is a Maasai word meaning clear, pure, and transparent - reflecting the organisation's commitment to honesty, healing, and sustainable growth.
🌍Enchilai works across three pillars: well-being and mental health (counselling, trauma support, safe spaces), equity and opportunity (girls' education, women's economic empowerment), and planet and sustainability (climate-smart agriculture, environmental leadership).
🌍The organisation works in Kajiado County and uses Maasai traditions, beadwork, storytelling, and spirituality as tools for resilience and healing.
🌍Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier to care in Kenya, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities - events like this play a key role in normalising the conversation.
Sponsors & Partners
Decathlon KenyaThe Hub KarenOrchard FoundationRunBeyondKCPARunning Running by Anita K.
Frequently Asked Questions
18 weeks to go
Build phase. Push your limits gradually.
💡 Increase weekly load by no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session per week, whether that is intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
7:00 AM (Pre-race brief 6:30 AM)
5km (Family Walk), 10km, 21km
KES 2,000 (Adults), KES 1,500 (Under 18)
Enchilai Community-Based Organisation
0722 671 713