Charity Run

Kisumu Charity Run 2026

Sunday, 22 November 2026

6:00 AM

Distances: 5k, 10k, 21k, Virtual Run
About: A charity run in Kisumu supporting children through the Clerks Jarodi Foundation, with 5km, 10km and 21km options plus a virtual run. Proceeds help cover school fees and …more

About: A charity run in Kisumu supporting children through the Clerks Jarodi Foundation, with 5km, 10km and 21km options plus a virtual run. Proceeds help cover school fees and learning materials, meals for vulnerable children, and training gear for young athletes. Free cancer screening is available on the day, and special guest Nana Kilemi, a cancer survivor and founder of the Needy Cancer Health Initiative, will share her story.

Kisumu Charity Run 2026 poster
Register Now
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVU-pBzHvRBK0qxFP9L6ogB-YYTKg8ZNk3skMTtagrp4gQhw/viewform
Pay KES 1,500 via M-Pesa Till Number 8764828 (Clerkson Odhiambo), then complete the online registration form. Every registered finisher receives a commemorative medal.
Race week is almost here
2 weeks, 6 days
Sunday morning
Taper and race prep.
Add to calendar
Google|
Wind down the volume but keep a little intensity to stay sharp. Lock in your logistics now: travel, nutrition plan, and kit check.

Event Highlights

Charity run supporting children under the Clerks Jarodi Foundation: education, food, and training gear
Free cancer screening available during the event
Special guest Nana Kilemi, a cancer survivor and founder of the Needy Cancer Health Initiative, shares her story of survival and hope
Four categories: 5km fun run, 10km, 21km, and a virtual run you can do from anywhere
Every registered finisher receives a commemorative medal

Running For

❤️
Clerks Jarodi Foundation Child Support
Supports children's education (school fees, books and learning materials), provides meals and nutrition to vulnerable children, supplies training gear for young athletes, and nurtures young talent.
via Clerks Jarodi Foundation
❤️
Cancer Awareness and Free Screening
Free cancer screening is offered at the event, alongside a talk on survival, courage and hope from cancer survivor Nana Kilemi.
via Needy Cancer Health Initiative

Race Fees

CategoryFeeStatus
5KM Fun Run
Includes a commemorative finisher medal.
KES 1,500Available
10KM
Includes a commemorative finisher medal.
KES 1,500Available
21KM Half Marathon
Includes a commemorative finisher medal.
KES 1,500Available
Virtual Run
Run from anywhere, anytime. Run your distance, submit your results and earn your finisher medal.
KES 1,500Available

What's Included

Commemorative finisher medal
Free cancer screening on the day

Race Distances

5km
10km
21km
Virtual Run

Pace Calculator

Go back up

Getting There

Kenyatta Sports Ground (Kisumu Sports Ground) is about 352km from Nairobi's CBD via the B3 (toll road), taking around 6 hr 43 min. The route runs through Bomet and Homa Bay counties, then follows the A1 into Kisumu and Achieng' Oneko Rd. Within Kisumu, it is about 2.5km (6 min) from Mega City Mall via Angawa Avenue.

Open in Maps

Race Sponsors & Partners

Team Night RunnersBadeq ShopIntertown Running GroupRun-Walk KisumuSporters Point Gym & SportswearOmena GelsTrafford SportswearEnduro KEGerry

Did You Know?

🌍The venue is officially Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex but is still widely known as Kenyatta Sports Ground or Kisumu Sports Ground.
🌍Virtual participants submit their results to earn the finisher medal.

More Charity Run Events This Month

NOV
7
Sat
Serve Impact Charity Half Marathon 2026
Charity Run · 5km, 10km, 21km · Lenana School Hockey Pitch
NOV
15
Sun
160 KMs of Grit - Charity Run
Charity Run · 160km (approximately 100 miles) · Nairobi to Nakuru (exact start and finish points TBC)
🏃
See all events on the Marathon Calendar
Find more upcoming races, rides & events near you

👀What Everyone's Reading

StanChart Nairobi Marathon vs Nairobi City Marathon: Who Runs Nairobi?
StanChart Nairobi Marathon vs Nairobi City Marathon: Who Runs Nairobi?
StanChart has a longer history and attracts more runners. Nairobi City offers bigger full-marathon prizes and the Expressway experience.
From Gym Rat to Runner: What You Actually Need to Start Running
From Gym Rat to Runner: What You Actually Need to Start Running
What gym rats actually need to start running, and what they can safely skip.
Kaptagat Forest Marathon 2026: Full Results as Stephen Kimutai Kibet and Vivian Jerono Win 42km Titles
Kaptagat Forest Marathon 2026: Full Results as Stephen Kimutai Kibet and Vivian Jerono Win 42km Titles
Full results from the inaugural Kaptagat Forest Marathon at Kaptarkok Primary School, part of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme's 10th anniversary celebrations. Stephen Kimutai Kibet and Vivian Jerono won the men's and women's 42km titles, with James Kipkoech, Elius Chebor Kiptoo, Abraham Poghisho and Venenza Chebet also crowned champions in the shorter distances. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended as chief guest and flagged off the distribution of livelihood support to community beneficiaries.
Nairobi City Marathon 2026 Results: Kipkemboi and Kemuma Win as AI Robot Makes History
Nairobi City Marathon 2026 Results: Kipkemboi and Kemuma Win as AI Robot Makes History
Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma won the men's and women's 42km titles at the fifth Nairobi City Marathon, each taking home Ksh 3.5 million. Brian Kogo claimed the half marathon men's crown in 1:00:55, while a humanoid AI robot named JayTron made history as the first of its kind to run a 5km road race in Africa.
Back to Marathon CalendarSuggest an update for this event