What is included in my entry fee?

All categories include a t-shirt and finisher medal.

Are there different start times for each distance?

Yes. The 42km starts at 6:15 AM, 21km at 6:40 AM, 10km at 7:15 AM, and the 5km family fun run at 7:30 AM.

Are there early bird or group discounts?

No early bird or group discounts are available at this time.

MarathonAnnual Event

Kilifi Annual Charity Run

Saturday, 3 July 2027 · 6:15 AM (42km), 6:40 AM (21km), 7:15 AM (10km), 7:30 AM (5km)

📅The 2026 edition concluded successfully on 4th July 2026. This page now shows the 2027 edition. Dates TBC

McEwan Stadium, Old Ferry Road, Kilifi

6:15 AM (42km), 6:40 AM (21km), 7:15 AM (10km), 7:30 AM (5km)

5km, 10km, 21km, 42km

KES 1,900 (42km & 21km), KES 1,500 (10km), KES 1,000 (5km)→Based on 2026 rates; 2027 fees TBA

Wanariadha Kilifi

kilifimarathon@gmail.com

www.kilifimarathon.com

Registration opens closer to race day

The poster currently features the 2026 version. We will update it to the 2027 version as soon as it is available.

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Consistent easy effort is the goal. Build aerobic fitness and establish the habit. Race-specific work comes later.

Event Highlights

Full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and 5km family fun run on the Kilifi coast

Start and finish at Macwan Grounds on Old Ferry Road - a scenic coastal venue

T-shirt and medal included in every entry category

Organised by Wanariadha Kilifi, the running community putting Kilifi on the race map

Outstanding value - full marathon entry at KES 1,900 is among the most affordable in Kenya

Race Distances

5km

10km

21km

42km

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
42km & 21km Entry Includes t-shirt and medal	KES 1,900	Sold Out
10km Entry Includes t-shirt and medal	KES 1,500	Sold Out
5km Family Fun Run Entry Includes t-shirt and medal	KES 1,000	Sold Out

What's Included

Finisher medal

Official race t-shirt

Course Details

All distances start and finish at Macwan Grounds on Old Ferry Road in Kilifi. The coastal setting means warm and humid conditions, particularly for the full and half marathon which start early to avoid peak heat. Carry hydration and factor in the climate when setting your pace target.

Getting There

Macwan Grounds is on Old Ferry Road in Kilifi town, approximately 60km north of Mombasa along the A7 coastal highway. From Nairobi, fly into Mombasa Moi International Airport and drive north for about an hour, or take an overnight bus to Kilifi. Kilifi town has accommodation options ranging from budget guesthouses to beach cottages.

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Did You Know?

🌍Kilifi Creek, which the Old Ferry Road runs alongside, is one of the most picturesque coastal inlets on the Kenyan coast.

🌍Kilifi County sits on Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline and experiences a tropical climate year-round, with July typically being one of the cooler, drier months - good conditions for racing.

🌍Wanariadha Kilifi ('wanariadha' means 'athletes' in Swahili) is building a grassroots running culture on the coast to complement the dominant upcountry scene.