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Imani Seven Forks Half Marathon 2026
Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 6:00 AM
Kenya's most scenic charity trail race, held annually along the Seven Forks Hydro Circuit in Embu County since 2014. The event combines elite and amateur competition with a mission to fund Imani Christian School - providing education, classrooms, and science laboratories for orphaned and vulnerable children - while restoring the Seven Forks ecosystem through tree planting. Sanctioned by Athletics Kenya.
6:00 AM
2km, 5km, 7km, 10km, 21km, 42km (test category)
KES 5 - 1,500
Imani Seven Forks Marathon
+254 741 756062→info@sevenforksmarathon.com
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Event Highlights
Athletics Kenya-sanctioned course along the scenic Seven Forks Hydro Circuit
Founded in 2014, now East Africa's most iconic charity trail race with over 10,000 finishers from 47 countries
Over KES 4 million in prize money across categories
Proceeds fund Imani Christian School for orphaned and vulnerable children
Part of the race supports large-scale tree planting to restore the Seven Forks ecosystem
Course passes four hydroelectric dams and winds through riverine forest and open savannah
Race Fees
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
21KM (Half Marathon) Individual. Includes finisher medal, timing chip, and race certificate. | KES 1,500 | Available |
10KM Individual. Includes finisher medal, timing chip, and race certificate. | KES 1,500 | Available |
5KM (Fun Run) Individual. Includes finisher medal, timing chip, and race certificate. | KES 1,500 | Available |
42KM (Test Category) Individual. Includes finisher medal, timing chip, and race certificate. Marked as a test category, not a main advertised distance. | KES 5 | Available |
What's Included
Finisher medal
Timing chip
Race certificate
Water stations every 2.5km
Professional race-day photography (available 48hrs post-race)
Race Distances
2km
5km
7km
10km
21km
42km (test category)
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Event Schedule
6:00 AMRace kit collection (or evening before)
12:00 PMFinish line prize-giving ceremony for category winners
Course Details
The course runs through the Seven Forks gorge, passing four hydroelectric dams and moving through lush riverine forest and open savannah terrain. Terrain is roughly 40% road and 60% trail, with challenging elevation changes that vary by distance. Start/Finish is at the Seven Forks Hydro Complex.
Getting There
The venue is approximately 162km from Nairobi's CBD via the A2 (Thika Road) and A3 (Garissa Road), taking around 3 hr 17 min. Race kit collection is available at the venue from 6am on race day, or the evening before.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍The marathon supports education, environmental conservation, and community transformation for the Seven Forks region.
🌍Runners should bring their own nutrition gels for distances of 10km and above.
🌍Over 10,000 finishers from 47 countries have taken part since the race was founded in 2014.
Race Sponsors & Partners
KenGenCyprus SolutionsNational Government Affirmative Action FundEwascoSafaricom PLCStarTimesAmcco PropertiesAthletics KenyaAnti-Doping Agency of KenyaWimwaro FM
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Register Now
sevenforksmarathon.com/register-race
Race week is almost here
4 weeks, 5 days
Saturday morning
Taper and race prep.
Add to calendar
Wind down the volume but keep a little intensity to stay sharp. Lock in your logistics now: travel, nutrition plan, and kit check.
6:00 AM
2km, 5km, 7km, 10km, 21km, 42km (test category)
KES 5 - 1,500
Imani Seven Forks Marathon
+254 741 756062→info@sevenforksmarathon.com