Why was the event rescheduled?

The event was moved from 2nd May 2026 to 19th September 2026 due to an important request from one of the key partners. All prior registrations remain valid.

What distances are available and who are they suited for?

The 21km is for experienced runners, the 10km suits recreational runners, and the 5km family walk is open to all ages and fitness levels including children.

What is included in the registration fee?

Every participant receives an official event t-shirt and a finisher medal regardless of distance.

Enchilai is a grassroots, community-based organisation rooted in Maasai culture operating in Kajiado County. Their mission is to heal, empower, and sustain communities by integrating mental health, equity, and environmental resilience through culturally-rooted, community-led approaches.

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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.

The Hub Karen, Decathlon Playground, Nairobi

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

enchilaifdn.org

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

Running For

❤️

Enchilai Community Mental Health Programs

Raises awareness, reduces stigma around mental health, and mobilizes resources to support Enchilai's community mental health programs and the development of the Community Skills and Rehabilitation Centre in Kajiado County.

via Enchilai Community-Based Organisation

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.

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Race Sponsors & Partners

Decathlon KenyaThe Hub KarenOrchard FoundationRunBeyondKCPARunning Running by Anita K.

Did 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.