Charity WalkAnnual Event
Gertrude's Family Cancer Walk 2027
Saturday, 6 March 2027 · 7:00 AM (Start at 7:30 AM) [2026 Schedule]
📅The 2026 edition concluded successfully on 7th March. This page now shows the 2027 edition. Dates TBC
7:00 AM (Start at 7:30 AM) [2026 Schedule]
5km, 10km
KES 1,500 (T-shirt registration) [2026 Rates]
Gertrude's Hospital Foundation
Olivia Achieng: 0705144316, 0729570596, 0705144316, oachieng@gerties.org
Registration opens closer to race day
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37 weeks to go
Saturday morning
Base-building phase.
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Consistent easy effort is the goal. Build aerobic fitness and establish the habit. Race-specific work comes later.
Race Distances
5km
10km
Race Fees
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
T-shirt Registration Walk registration with event t-shirt (pick up at any Gertrude's Children's Hospital branch) | KES 1,500 | Coming Soon |
Wristband Standard wristband (300 caps) | KES 300 | Coming Soon |
Cap Event cap | KES 700 | Coming Soon |
Getting There
Uhuru Gardens in Langata is the site where Kenya's independence flag was first raised in 1963. The grounds are wide and flat, and the area is a regular venue for large Nairobi races with easy access from the southern suburbs.
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Registration opens closer to race day
Coming up
37 weeks to go
Saturday morning
Base-building phase.
Add to calendar
Consistent easy effort is the goal. Build aerobic fitness and establish the habit. Race-specific work comes later.
7:00 AM (Start at 7:30 AM) [2026 Schedule]
5km, 10km
KES 1,500 (T-shirt registration) [2026 Rates]
Gertrude's Hospital Foundation
Olivia Achieng: 0705144316, 0729570596, 0705144316, oachieng@gerties.org