Road Race
2027 Ignite New Year Run
Friday, 1 January 2027 · 6:00 AM
6:00 AM
5km, 10km, 21.1km, 30km, 42.2km
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42.2km
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Getting There
Karen is a quiet, leafy suburb in southwest Nairobi, named after Danish author Karen Blixen who farmed here in the early 20th century. Many of Nairobi's trail and road events are held here thanks to the open parkland and lower traffic.
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Coming up
15 weeks to go
Friday morning
Build phase.
Add to calendar
Increase weekly load gradually - no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session: intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
6:00 AM
5km, 10km, 21.1km, 30km, 42.2km
Fitness with David
@fitnesswithdavid on Instagram