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Charity WalkPast
Kilifi Mental Wellness Walk/Run 2026
Saturday, 25 April 2026
15km Competitive Run, 10km Community Walk
KES 1,340 (15km Run, inclusive of medal), KES 500 (10km Community Walk)
Step for Wellness / Korr Wellness
0784 688 622→hello@wellness.korr.co.ke
Event Highlights
Kenya's coast gets its own mental wellness event; a 15km competitive run and 10km community walk in Kilifi
One of the most affordable entries on the calendar at KES 500 for the community walk
Organised by Step for Wellness, a community-driven initiative founded in 2024
Previous events held at Karura Forest (2024) and Ololua Forest (2025); Kilifi Coast is the 2026 edition
Medal included in the competitive run entry
What's Included
Finisher medal (15km competitive run only)
Course Details
The event takes place in Kilifi on the Kenyan coast. The 15km is a competitive run while the 10km is a community walk - both are open to all fitness levels. Kilifi's coastal climate means it will be warm and humid, so carry water and start conservatively.
Getting There
Pwani Uni, in Kilifi, is approximately 60km north of Mombasa along the Malindi-Bagamoyo (Coastline Transnational Highway) coastal highway. From Nairobi, the drive is around 7 to 8 hours or a short flight into Mombasa Moi International Airport followed by a 1-hour drive. Kilifi town is compact and easily navigable.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Step for Wellness was founded in 2024 to promote mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through organised walks in natural spaces across Kenya.
🌍Kilifi County has one of the fastest-growing tourism and wellness scenes on the Kenyan coast, with a strong community of health-conscious residents and visitors.
🌍Mental health awareness in Kenya has grown significantly since 2020, with community-led initiatives like this playing a key role in reducing stigma at the grassroots level.
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15km Competitive Run, 10km Community Walk
KES 1,340 (15km Run, inclusive of medal), KES 500 (10km Community Walk)
Step for Wellness / Korr Wellness
0784 688 622→hello@wellness.korr.co.ke