Is transport from Nairobi included?

Yes. Free return transport from Nairobi CBD is included for all registered participants. Contact Eastrail Sports on 0739 700 482 or via easports.co.ke for the pick-up details.

What are the prize money details for the half marathon?

Male and female winners each receive KES 250,000. Runner-up receives KES 150,000, 3rd place KES 100,000, positions 4-5 each receive KES 50,000, and positions 6-10 each receive KES 10,000. There are also Corporate Inclusiveness and Corporate Best Time awards.

Is the 5km suitable for children?

Yes. The 5km Walk Run is designed to be accessible for all ages and fitness levels. Children aged 8-17 have a discounted ticket price.

Trail Run

Kilimambogo Trail Half Marathon & 5KM Walk Run 2026

Q: What is included in my ticket?

All participants receive an event t-shirt, finisher medal, running bib, water bottle, digital certificate, free entry to Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, free transport to and from Nairobi CBD, and access to the after party.

Saturday, 18 July 2026 · 8:00 AM

A signature event blending sport, nature, and community impact on the rugged trails of Mt. Kilimambogo. Every step supports environment conservation and education development.

Kilimambogo Trail Half Marathon & 5KM Walk Run 2026 poster

Ol Donyo Sabuk, Kilimambogo

8:00 AM

5km, 21km

Early Bird: KES 3,000 (Adults), KES 2,000 (8-17yrs) | Standard: KES 5,000 (Adults), KES 3,000 (8-17yrs)

Eastrail Sports

0739 700 482

www.easports.co.ke

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Event Highlights

21km half marathon on the rugged, scenic trails of Mt. Kilimambogo

5km Walk Run accessible to all ages and fitness levels

Free entry to Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park included for all participants

Free transport to and from Nairobi CBD included

Plant a tree; every participant contributes to environmental conservation

Half marathon prize money: KES 250,000 for male and female winners

Race Options & Fees

5km

21km

Category	Fee	Status
Early Bird - Adults Early bird entry for adults. Closes 4th July 2026.	KES 3,000	Available
Early Bird - Children (8-17yrs) Early bird entry for children aged 8-17. Closes 4th July 2026.	KES 2,000	Available
Standard - Adults Standard entry for adults.	KES 5,000	Available
Standard - Children (8-17yrs) Standard entry for children aged 8-17.	KES 3,000	Available

What's Included

Event t-shirt

Finisher medal

Running bib tag

Water bottle

Digital certificate

Free entry to Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park

Free transport to and from Nairobi CBD

After party: music, food & drinks

Course Details

The 21km half marathon winds through the rugged trails of Mt. Kilimambogo, featuring steep ascents, rocky paths, and forested sections with breathtaking views across the mountain slopes, savannah plains, and surrounding wildlife conservancies. The 5km Walk Run is accessible to all ages and fitness levels on a gentler route. Both distances start at 8:00 AM from Ol Donyo Sabuk town off the Thika–Garissa Road.

Getting There

Ol Donyo Sabuk is approximately 65km northeast of Nairobi along the Thika–Garissa Road. The drive from Nairobi takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. Free return transport is available from Nairobi CBD; contact the organiser for the pick-up point and time. Self-drive participants should head out via Thika Road and follow signs toward Ol Donyo Sabuk town.

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Did You Know?

🌍Ol Donyo Sabuk (meaning 'big mountain' in Maasai) rises to 2,145m above sea level and is one of the most prominent peaks in central Kenya.

🌍Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is home to buffalo, colobus monkeys, and over 200 bird species within its forested slopes.

🌍The Kilimambogo area lies in Machakos County, on the border with Murang'a, roughly 65km northeast of Nairobi.

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