MarathonAnnual Event
Kilifi Annual Charity Run 2026
Saturday, 4 July 2026 · 6:15 AM (42km), 6:40 AM (21km), 7:15 AM (10km), 7:30 AM (5km)
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)
Wanariadha Kilifi
kilifimarathon@gmail.com
11 weeks to go
Race-specific training phase.
💡 Train at or near your goal pace. Practice your race nutrition. If possible, do a long session on similar terrain to your event.
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 Options & Fees
5km
10km
21km
42km
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
42km & 21km Entry Includes t-shirt and medal | KES 1,900 | Available |
10km Entry Includes t-shirt and medal | KES 1,500 | Available |
5km Family Fun Run Entry Includes t-shirt and medal | KES 1,000 | Available |
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.
Open in MapsDid 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
11 weeks to go
Race-specific training phase.
💡 Train at or near your goal pace. Practice your race nutrition. If possible, do a long session on similar terrain to your event.
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)
Wanariadha Kilifi
kilifimarathon@gmail.com