Half Marathon

GoFigure Half Marathon 2026

Saturday, 12 September 2026 · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The 2nd annual GoFigure Half Marathon, where every participant becomes part runner, part artist, turning their GPS route into a human figure across Nairobi's streets. Not every half marathon is about speed, some are about creativity.

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CJ's Restaurant, Lavington, James Gichuru Rd, Nairobi
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
21.1km
KES 3,890
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Event Highlights

2nd annual edition of a creativity-driven half marathon concept by Blue Ribbon Actives
Runners trace a route designed so the finished GPS map forms the figure of a person
Fully supported 21.1km through Lavington, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa with marshals and hydration stations
Designed for runners with some half marathon or similar distance experience, best enjoyed at a run or run-walk pace
Finishers receive a medal, a CJ's Restaurant breakfast combo, and reusable Blue Ribbon Actives race bib clips
Powered by CJ's Restaurant, which also serves as the start and finish point

Race Distance

21.1km

Race Fees

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GoFigure 2026 Entry Ticket
Fully supported 21.1km run through Lavington, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa. Includes finisher medal, CJ's Restaurant breakfast combo (with fresh juice and a hot beverage), and reusable Blue Ribbon Actives race bib clips.
KES 3,890Available

What's Included

Finisher medal
CJ's Restaurant breakfast combo (including fresh juice and a hot beverage)
Reusable Blue Ribbon Actives race bib clips
Marshal and hydration support on course

Course Details

The 21.1km route runs through Lavington, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa, starting and finishing at CJ's Restaurant in Lavington. The course is intentionally shaped so that, when traced on a GPS map, it forms the figure of a person, how complete that figure looks is entirely up to how well you run the route. The event is designed for runners with some prior half marathon or similar distance experience.

Getting There

CJ's Restaurant is on James Gichuru Road, Lavington, approximately 7.1km from Nairobi CBD via Olenguruone Road, around 22 minutes depending on traffic. From the CBD, take Moi Avenue and State House Road to Arboretum Drive, then follow Ring Road Kileleshwa onto Mandera Road and Olenguruone Road to James Gichuru Road.

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Did You Know?

🌍The GoFigure concept turns a standard half marathon into a creative challenge, the race route is mapped so a runner's GPS trace resembles a human figure by the finish.
🌍This is the 2nd edition of the event, following its debut as part of Blue Ribbon Actives' growing calendar of themed community races.

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