Is this really only KES 300 for a full marathon?

Yes. At KES 300 for the 42km, this is one of the most affordable full marathons in Kenya. The 21km is KES 200, 10km is KES 100, and the 5km is KES 50.

Register online via Chronorace at the link above. Registration closes on 10th July 2026 at 23:59. Group registration is available from 10 participants.

How do I get to Kaptagat from Eldoret?

Kaptagat is about 29km southeast of Eldoret via the B54 road, roughly a 41-minute drive. Most participants travelling from further afield will drive or fly into Eldoret and continue from there.

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Kaptagat Forest Marathon 2026

Q: Where do the different distances start?

The 42km starts between Chemwabul Primary and Chepchonge Church. The 21km starts at Kaptagat on the Eldoret-Ravine Road. The 10km starts near Kaptagat Forest Dispensary. The 5km (U18) starts at Kaptarakwa near St. Brigids Academy. All distances finish at Kaptarkok Primary School grounds.

Saturday, 11 July 2026 · 6:00 AM

A scenic marathon through the Kaptagat Forest in the Elgeyo Hills-Cherangany Ecosystem. New for 2026 edition: the first-ever 42km full marathon distance, and at KES 300, one of the most affordable marathons in Kenya.

Kaptagat Forest, Uasin Gishu / Elgeyo-Marakwet

6:00 AM

5km, 10km, 21km, 42km

KES 50 (5km), KES 100 (10km), KES 200 (21km), KES 300 (42km)

Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme

info@kaptagat-icp.org, +254 721 771 542, +254 710 101 026

kaptagat-icp.org

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Registration closes 10th July 2026 at 23:59. Group registration available from 10 participants.

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Event Highlights

Arguably the most affordable marathon in Kenya - KES 300 for the full 42km

First-ever 42km full marathon distance at this event, introduced in 2026

Four distances from 5km to 42km with staggered starts from different points along the Eldoret-Ravine Road

All distances finish at Kaptarkok Primary School grounds

Set in the 32,941 hectare Kaptagat Forest, part of the Elgeyo Hills-Cherangany Ecosystem - a major water tower and carbon sink

High-altitude forest running in the same landscape as some of the world's elite training camps

Race Distances

5km

10km

21km

42km

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
5km Entry 5km race entry	KES 50	Available
10km Entry 10km race entry	KES 100	Available
21km Entry Half marathon entry	KES 200	Available
42km Entry Full marathon entry - first time offered at this event	KES 300	Available

Prize Money

Total prize pool: KES 7,377,000

42km elite men and women share KES 3,718,000; 21km men and women share KES 2,472,000; 10km men and women share KES 922,000; 5km U18 boys and girls share KES 265,000. Full position breakdown to be confirmed.

Course Details

The course runs through Kaptagat Forest with staggered start points along the Eldoret-Ravine Road depending on distance. The 42km elite start is between Chemwabul Primary and Chepchonge Church; the 21km starts at Kaptagat on the Eldoret-Ravine Road; the 10km starts near Kaptagat Forest Dispensary; and the 5km (U18) starts at Kaptarakwa near St. Brigids Academy. All distances finish at Kaptarkok Primary School grounds. Expect forested terrain at high altitude with cool conditions typical of the Kaptagat area.

Getting There

Kaptagat is approximately 28-29km southeast of Eldoret town, reachable via the B54 road. The fastest route from Eldoret takes around 41 minutes. From Nairobi, drive or fly to Eldoret (around 4-5 hours by road or under 1 hour by air) and continue to Kaptagat.

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