Trail RunAnnual Event

Friends of Karura Anniversary Race 2026

Sunday, 27 September 2026 · 8:00 AM (21KM) | 8:50 AM (10KM) | 9:00 AM (5KM) | 9:05 AM (2KM)

An annual celebration of the work that Kenya Forest Service and Friends of Karura undertake to protect and preserve Karura Forest. Includes 2km, 5km, 10km and 21km race options, followed by a family-friendly celebration and Berlin Marathon watch party in Amani Gardens.

Friends of Karura Anniversary Race 2026 poster

Amani Gardens, Karura Forest, Nairobi

8:00 AM (21KM)→8:50 AM (10KM)→9:00 AM (5KM)→9:05 AM (2KM)

2km, 5km, 10km, 21km

KES 900 - 1,800

Friends of Karura Forest & Kenya Forest Service

0711 892 032→events@runbeyond.co.ke

friendsofkarura.org

@runbeyondke Facebook

Registration Closed

Unfortunately, the event sold out in about 20 minutes after Run Beyond posted the njuko registration link on their Instagram page at 10 AM Aug 12. Race packs must be collected in advance from Run Beyond (public entries) as your race number is required to enter the forest.

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Event Highlights

Annual celebration of Kenya Forest Service and Friends of Karura's conservation work in Karura Forest

Four distances (2km, 5km, 10km, 21km) with staggered start times

Entry includes a Berlin Marathon watch party with snacks and refreshments in Amani Gardens

Sold out in just 16 minutes in the previous edition

Chip-timed with results and race-number-linked photography published online

Race Distances

2km

5km

10km

21km

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
21KM Start time 8:00am. Entry includes forest entry and parking, the race, Berlin Marathon watch party with partner snacks and refreshments, event T-shirt, finisher's medal, and photography.	KES 1,800	Sold Out
10KM Start time 8:50am. Entry includes forest entry and parking, the race, Berlin Marathon watch party with partner snacks and refreshments, event T-shirt, finisher's medal, and photography.	KES 1,800	Sold Out
5KM Start time 9:00am. Entry includes forest entry and parking, the race, Berlin Marathon watch party with partner snacks and refreshments, event T-shirt, finisher's medal, and photography.	KES 1,800	Sold Out
2KM Start time 9:05am. Entry includes forest entry and parking, the race, Berlin Marathon watch party with partner snacks and refreshments, event T-shirt, finisher's medal, and photography.	KES 1,800	Sold Out

What's Included

Forest entry and parking

Chosen race distance

Berlin Marathon watch party (partner snacks and refreshments)

Event T-shirt

Finisher's medal

Event photography

Event Schedule

8:00 AM21km Start

8:50 AM10km Start

9:00 AM5km Start

9:05 AM2km Start

Course Details

Start/finish is at Amani Gardens inside Karura Forest. By car, enter via Gate A on Limuru Road and park at Amani Gardens (overflow parking directed to KFEET). Pedestrians can enter via Gate A or Gate D on ICRAF Road. Water and fruit are provided on course at 2km-4km intervals. Single-use plastics are not permitted in the forest.

21km Route

10km Route

5km Route

2km Route

Getting There

Amani Gardens, Karura Forest is approximately 7.6km from Nairobi's CBD via Limuru Road, taking around 18 minutes.

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Did You Know?

🌍Race packs must be collected in advance from Run Beyond, as the race number is required to enter the forest.

🌍No outside alcohol is permitted at the event.

🌍Route maps and GPX files are available for all four distances.

🌍Event sold out in about 20 minutes after Run Beyond posted the registration link today (Aug 12) on their Instagram page

🌍If you still want a 21 kilometre challenge, you can use the FKF route map above to run it yourself (the Google Maps route works on any device), or register for the upcoming Strathmore half marathon.

Race Sponsors & Partners

EABL FoundationBritamStandard Chartered Nairobi MarathonKenya Forest ServiceFriends of Karura ForestRun BeyondTeam JashoWhiteCap CrispFarmer's ChoiceLibertyHeritage Insurance CompanyHealthy UTropical HeatSupa LoafOnUSNThe QuickFix Learning HubKCS SaccoGreenspoonSpring Valley CoffeeAAR HealthcareAfter6Garmin