How much does it cost to enter?

Adult entry is KES 2,000 across all three distances (7km, 14km, 21km), inclusive of a t-shirt, snacks, and medal. Kids Fun Run entry is KES 1,500.

Where do the proceeds go?

All proceeds support Fanaka Foundation's education sponsorship programs, including beneficiary organisations Affecto - Watoto Wasome and Wings of Hope, helping keep bright, needy students in school.

Register online at fanaka.co.ke/marathon/registration, or contact the organiser at foundation@fanaka.co.ke or 0700 006 009.

What is included in my entry fee?

Entry is inclusive of an official event t-shirt, snacks, and a finisher medal.

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Fanaka Foundation Charity Half Marathon

Sunday, 9 August 2026 · 6:00 AM

Run For Education. Miles That Matter. An annual charity half marathon by Fanaka Foundation, the CSR arm of Fanaka Real Estate Ltd, raising funds to sponsor the education of needy students.

Fanaka Foundation Charity Half Marathon poster

The Waterfront Karen, Langata Rd, Nairobi

6:00 AM

7km, 14km, 21km

KES 2,000 (Adults), KES 1,500 (Kids)

Fanaka Foundation

0700 006 009→foundation@fanaka.co.ke

fanaka.co.ke

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Event Highlights

Run For Education, Miles That Matter - all entry fees sponsor school fees for needy students

Three race distances (7km, 14km, 21km) plus a Kids Fun Run

Ticket includes t-shirt, snacks, and finisher medal

Organised by Fanaka Foundation, the CSR arm of Fanaka Real Estate Ltd, which supports over 100 needy students annually

Held at The Waterfront Karen, one of Nairobi's most accessible event venues

Running For

❤️

Affecto - Watoto Wasome

Beneficiary organisation supporting school fee sponsorship for needy students.

via Fanaka Foundation

❤️

Wings of Hope

Beneficiary organisation supporting school fee sponsorship for needy students.

via Fanaka Foundation

What's Included

Official event t-shirt

Snacks

Finisher medal

Course Details

The race starts and finishes at The Waterfront Karen on Langata Road. Three distances are available - 7km, 14km, and 21km - alongside a separate Kids Fun Run (7km). The course runs through the Karen area of Nairobi.

Getting There

The Waterfront Karen is on Langata Road, approximately 16.9km from Nairobi CBD via Ngong Road, around a 36 minute drive. From the CBD, take Valley Road onto Ngong Road (30 min, 16.5km), then continue to the venue (3 min, 400m). This route avoids road closures on Kenyatta Avenue.

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Did You Know?

🌍Fanaka Foundation is the CSR arm of Fanaka Real Estate Ltd, and supports the education of over 100 needy students every year.

🌍The event is themed around the idea that every registration directly funds a child's school fees, turning race entries into learning opportunities.

🌍Fanaka Real Estate's stated vision is to be a leading provider of real estate solutions that best understand and satisfy the product and service needs of its clients.