Half MarathonAnnual Event
Kitui Green Run 2026 - Run for Rain
Sunday, 31 May 2026 · 6:00 AM (21km) | 7:00 AM (10km) | 7:30 AM (5km & 2km)
The inaugural edition of Kenya's first RainBank race - every kilometre run contributes to water storage capacity in Kitui's drylands. A certified half marathon with a total prize pool of KES 2,528,000, plus youth, corporate, and community categories.
6:00 AM (21km) | 7:00 AM (10km) | 7:30 AM (5km & 2km)
21km, 10km, 5km, 2km
KES 1,000 (21km & 10km)→KES 500 (5km, Under 18)→KES 200 (2km, school children)
Green Africa Group
0790 711 111
1 week, 4 days
Taper and race prep phase.
💡 Reduce volume but keep a little intensity to stay sharp. Sort your logistics now: route, travel, nutrition plan, and kit.
Alternatively: M-Pesa Paybill 247247, Account: 711110 (Green Africa Group)
Event Highlights
Inaugural edition of Kenya's first RainBank race - every kilometre run directly contributes to water storage in Kitui's drylands
KES 2,528,000 total prize pool across all categories
Certified 21km half marathon loop through Kitui town, Kwa Maingi Dam, and Ithookwe Airstrip
Five race categories from 2km school children to 21km elite, plus corporate and youth options
Community race day with Rain Kids Dash, Family Water Walk, Corporate Rain Relay, and Water Innovation Village
Sanctioned by Athletics Kenya and supported by the County Government of Kitui
Race Options & Fees
21km
10km
5km
2km
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
21km - Half Marathon (Elite + Open) Flagship race. Certified course, chip timing, and finisher medal. Start time 6:00 AM. | KES 1,000 | Available |
10km - Corporate Challenge Designed for institutional participation. Race as a team from your company or organisation. Start time 7:00 AM. | KES 1,000 | Available |
5km - Youth Green Mile (Under 18) Schools and youth category. Built to drive youth engagement and athletics development across Kitui County. Start time 7:30 AM. | KES 500 | Available |
2km - Green Mile (School Children) Schools and youth category for younger children. Start time 7:30 AM. | KES 200 | Available |
Team of 10 - 21km or 10km Group offer: register a team of 10 for KES 9,000 (21km or 10km). | KES 9,000 | Available |
Team of 10 - 5km or 2km Group offer: register a team of 10 for KES 4,500 (5km or 2km). | KES 4,500 | Available |
Prize Money
Total prize pool: KES 2,528,000
21km - Men & WomenPer gender amounts. Category total KES 1,460,000.
1stKES 250,000
2ndKES 150,000
3rdKES 100,000
4thKES 80,000
5thKES 50,000
6thKES 40,000
7thKES 30,000
8thKES 10,000
9thKES 10,000
10thKES 10,000
10km Local - Men & WomenPer gender amounts. Category total KES 940,000.
1stKES 100,000
2ndKES 80,000
3rdKES 70,000
4thKES 60,000
5thKES 50,000
6thKES 40,000
7thKES 30,000
8thKES 20,000
9thKES 10,000
10thKES 10,000
5km - Boys & GirlsPer gender amounts. Category total KES 98,000.
1stKES 10,000
2ndKES 8,000
3rdKES 7,000
4thKES 6,000
5thKES 5,000
6thKES 4,000
7thKES 3,000
8thKES 2,000
9thKES 2,000
10thKES 2,000
2km - Corporate ClassVoucher values. Top 5 per gender. Category total KES 30,000.
1stKES 5,000
2ndKES 4,000
3rdKES 3,000
4thKES 2,000
5thKES 1,000
Course Details
A certified 21km mostly-tarmac loop starting and finishing at Kitui Stadium. The outward leg runs on tarmac through Kitui Town (~5km), Syongila Junction (~9km), Unyaa/Kwa Maingi Primary School and Dam (~13km), and Ithookwe Airstrip (~17km), before the return leg (partly off-road) back to the stadium. The 10km corporate challenge starts at 7:00 AM; the 5km and 2km youth categories start at 7:30 AM.
Getting There
Ithokwe Stadium is in Kitui town, approximately 170km southeast of Nairobi via the A109 Mombasa Road through Machakos. The drive from Nairobi takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. Kitui town has accommodation and services for those travelling the day before.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Kitui County is one of Kenya's most water-stressed regions, with communities depending heavily on seasonal rains and dams like Kwa Maingi for their water supply.
🌍The Kitui Green Run ties each kilometre run to a measurable water storage outcome - school rainwater harvesting systems, community storage points, and dryland restoration including sand dams and soil bunds.
🌍Kitui town sits at approximately 1,150m above sea level, giving the course a warm but manageable climate for most of the year.
🌍The 21km course passes the Kwa Maingi Dam, one of the landmark water infrastructure projects in Kitui County.
Sponsors & Partners
Green Africa GroupAthletics KenyaCounty Government of KituiKNCCI Kitui ChapterAutopax Mobility for LifeHonda MegaUltum MegaAfrica Automotive AnalysisSt. Stephen's MinistriesAgropro 365Green Africa SeedsAfrica Forwarding AgencyPlant Your AgeGreen Africa FoundationBambooHome Actually Africa LimitedGreen for LifeGreen Africa VerdureBoda+TJ Premier Events LtdJamii TelecomCitizen TelevisionEquity BankStanbic BankMedical Training CollegeJCBTeuleThome 88.1 FMHawkeye11 Company LimitedKass InternationalKenya Wildlife ServiceInfotechKingdom Bank
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Alternatively: M-Pesa Paybill 247247, Account: 711110 (Green Africa Group)
6:00 AM (21km) | 7:00 AM (10km) | 7:30 AM (5km & 2km)
21km, 10km, 5km, 2km
KES 1,000 (21km & 10km)→KES 500 (5km, Under 18)→KES 200 (2km, school children)
Green Africa Group
0790 711 111