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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Coming up
28 weeks to go
Friday 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
21.1km
30km
42.2km
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
28 weeks to go
Friday 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.
6:00 AM
5km, 10km, 21.1km, 30km, 42.2km
Fitness with David
@fitnesswithdavid on Instagram