Is the Peak Run free?

Yes. The FitBeat Peak Run on 10 October at CJ's Lavington is free to join.

What distances can I do at the Peak Run?

5km, 10km or 21km. It is billed as a race-day simulation, so use it to test your pace, nutrition, hydration and gear.

Do I have to be running the marathon to join?

No. Runners, walkers, first-timers and supporters are all welcome, whether or not you are racing the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

How do I join the midweek coaching runs?

The Thursday coaching runs are led by Coach @rhotimmi and cost KES 1,000 per session, with after-run coffee included. DM 'Race Ready' to FitBeat on Instagram to join.

What should I wear to the Misfit 3.0 run on 31 October?

Come in costume with a touch of pink. The run is for breast cancer awareness and also celebrates everyone who finished the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

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FitBeat Marathon Month - October MVMT Schedule

Q: Where are the other runs meeting?

Meeting points for the 17, 22, 24 and 31 October dates are still to be confirmed. FitBeat will share further details for each date - follow @fitbeatinc on Instagram for updates.

Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Peak Run: 5k, 10k, 21k | Shakeout Run: 5k

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About: FitBeat Movement Club's October 2026 Marathon Month calendar: a build-up of community runs and hangouts leading to race day at the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, and closing with the Misfit 3.0 breast cancer awareness run on 31 October. Runners, walkers, first-timers and supporters are all welcome, marathoner or not. The schedule opens with the Peak Run, a race-day simulation at CJ's Lavington on 10 October. Most other meeting points are still to be confirmed and FitBeat will share further details for each date. Midweek coached runs with Coach Rhotimmi also run on Thursdays (KES 1,000 per session).

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CJ's Restaurant, Lavington, James Gichuru Rd, Nairobi

7:00 AM

Peak Run: 5km, 10km, 21km→Shakeout Run: 5km · Calculate pace

Free (Peak Run, 10 Oct)→KES 1,000 per session (Thursday coached runs)→Other dates TBC

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The Peak Run on 10 October is free. Meeting points for the other dates are still to be confirmed - follow @fitbeatinc on Instagram, as FitBeat will share further details for each date. Midweek coaching runs (Thursdays) cost KES 1,000 per session including after-run coffee - DM 'Race Ready' on Instagram to join. Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon registration is handled separately; see its own listing.

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FitBeat's Marathon Month: six dates leading up to and following the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on 25 October

The schedule opens with the free Peak Run on 10 October at CJ's Lavington - a race-day simulation with 5km, 10km and 21km options

Race-week lineup: Taper Run with a DJ, music and sing-alongs (17 Oct), a FitBeat x Nike 5km shakeout run (22 Oct) and the Marathon Pre-Game hangout (24 Oct)

Race day on 25 October: FitBeat meets at Uhuru Gardens for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Closes on 31 October with Misfit 3.0 - Strides for Strength, a breast cancer awareness run with PLN Global and Be That Woman - come in costume with a touch of pink

Midweek coached runs on Thursdays with Coach Rhotimmi (KES 1,000 per session, after-run coffee included)

Open to runners, walkers, first-timers and supporters, whether or not you are racing

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Peak Run Entry (10 Oct) Free community run entry for the FitBeat Peak Run at CJ's Lavington, with 5km, 10km and 21km options. A race-day simulation to test your pace, nutrition, hydration and gear.	KES 0	Available
Midweek Coaching Runs (Thursdays) Coached runs on Thursdays led exclusively by Coach @rhotimmi to get you race ready. Includes after-run coffee. DM 'Race Ready' on Instagram to join.	KES 1,000	Available

Race Distances

Peak Run: 5km

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Shakeout Run: 5km

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Upcoming Runs

Most dates fall on Saturdays, apart from the Thursday 22 October shakeout run and Sunday 25 October race day. Meeting points for 17, 22, 24 and 31 October are still to be confirmed - FitBeat will share further details for each date. The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has its own listing with full race details.

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CJ's Restaurant, Lavington, James Gichuru Rd, Nairobi

Breakfast & Connect. 5km, 10km and 21km options. The big one before race day - a race-day simulation to test your pace, nutrition, hydration and gear. Free.

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FitBeat Taper Run

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FitBeat MVMT & Rhythm with a DJ, music and sing-alongs. The load comes down to keep the legs moving and get the body ready for race day. Meeting point TBC.

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FitBeat x Nike Shakeout Run

TBC

5km shakeout run with Nike - one final easy run before race day to settle the nerves. Thursday. Meeting point TBC.

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Marathon Pre-Game

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FitBeat community hangout the day before race day - music, games, coffee and connection. Come looking good. Meeting point TBC.

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Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi

Race day - 'Together, we run further!' FitBeat meets at Uhuru Gardens, with after-run celebrations. Sunday. See the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon listing for full race details.

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Misfit 3.0 - Strides for Strength

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Breast Cancer Awareness Run with PLN Global and Be That Woman, also celebrating everyone who crossed the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon finish line. Come in costume with a touch of pink. Meeting point TBC.

Course Details

The Peak Run on 10 October is a Breakfast & Connect session billed as a race-day simulation: use it to test your race pace, nutrition, hydration, gear and everything you plan to do on the big day. Distances are 5km, 10km and 21km. Meeting points for the Taper Run (17 Oct), Shakeout Run (22 Oct), Marathon Pre-Game (24 Oct) and Misfit 3.0 (31 Oct) are still to be confirmed - FitBeat will share further details for each date. On race day (25 Oct) the group meets at Uhuru Gardens; see the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon listing for start times, routes and road closures.

Getting There

CJ's Restaurant is on James Gichuru Road in Lavington, Nairobi, approximately 7.2km from Nairobi CBD via Oloitoktok Road, around 16 minutes depending on traffic. From the CBD, take Moi Avenue and State House Road to Arboretum Drive, turn right onto Arboretum Drive, then take Oloitoktok Road and Olenguruone Road to James Gichuru Road to reach the venue.

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