Ultra MarathonAnnual Event
Kijabe Ultra
Saturday, 20 February 2027 · 7:00 AM [2026 Schedule]
📅The 2026 edition concluded successfully on February 21. This page now shows the 2027 edition. Dates TBC
7:00 AM [2026 Schedule]
11km, 22km, 33km, 50km, 80km
KES 500 [2026 Rates]
Ultra Runners Kenya & Urban Swaras Running Club
Jacob: 0739817085→Masika: 0724874691
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Consistent easy effort is the goal. Build aerobic fitness and establish the habit. Race-specific work comes later.
Event Highlights
Five distances from 11km to 80km on the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment
Technical and challenging terrain with serious elevation changes
Spectacular views across the Rift Valley from the ridge trails
Outstanding value entry fee making it accessible to all
Race Distances
11km
22km
33km
50km
80km
Race Fees
KES 500 [2026 Rates]
Course Details
The course descends and climbs the Kijabe escarpment, with steep technical sections, forested trails, and open ridgeline running. The longer distances involve substantial elevation gain and loss. Poles are recommended for the 50km and 80km. The terrain is unforgiving so trail shoes with good grip are essential.
Getting There
Escarp Gardens is near Kimende on the Kijabe escarpment, about 50km northwest of Nairobi. Take the A104 toward Naivasha and turn off toward Kijabe. The drive from Nairobi takes around 1 to 1.5 hours.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍The Kijabe escarpment drops sharply from around 2,200m to the Rift Valley floor, creating some of the most dramatic trail terrain in central Kenya.
🌍Kijabe is a Maasai word meaning place of the wind, which is fitting given the exposure on the upper ridges.
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Registration opens closer to race day
Coming up
31 weeks to go
Saturday 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.
7:00 AM [2026 Schedule]
11km, 22km, 33km, 50km, 80km
KES 500 [2026 Rates]
Ultra Runners Kenya & Urban Swaras Running Club
Jacob: 0739817085→Masika: 0724874691