How much does it cost?

Registration is KES 500. An event t-shirt is an optional extra at KES 500.

Call Kimotho on 0712 541 655, or use the registration link in the @nanyukiprime Instagram bio. Participant numbers are capped, so register early.

What is the Adopt a Green Space initiative?

It is an initiative by Nanyuki Municipality and the KNCCI Laikipia Chapter that brings the public, businesses, and organisations together to care for the town's green spaces. The run supports it.

How can my business get involved?

Businesses and organisations can sponsor a water stop for KES 50,000 or contribute in other ways. Call Kimotho on 0712 541 655 for details.

Half Marathon

Nanyuki Green Spaces Half Marathon

Saturday, 5 December 2026

6:30 AM

12k, 21k

About: Run for a greener Nanyuki. A half marathon and fun route organised by Nanyuki Municipality and the KNCCI Laikipia Chapter, supporting the "Adopt a Green Space" initiative …more

About: Run for a greener Nanyuki. A half marathon and fun route organised by Nanyuki Municipality and the KNCCI Laikipia Chapter, supporting the "Adopt a Green Space" initiative that brings the public, businesses, and organisations together to care for the town's green spaces. Run 21km or walk the 12km fun route, with everyone finishing at the ASK Show Grounds for a day of food, entertainment, and community.

Nanyuki Green Spaces Half Marathon poster

ASK Show Grounds, Nanyuki

6:30 AM

12km, 21km · Calculate pace

KES 500 (T-shirt optional, +KES 500)

Municipality of Nanyuki & KNCCI Laikipia Chapter

Kimotho: 0712 541 655

www.kenyachamber.or.ke

@kenya_chamber Facebook

ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/hqbNKDOo

Or pay via:Pay via Paybill 522533, account number 8129418, then enter the M-Pesa code on registration form

Participant numbers are capped, so places are limited and early registration is advised.

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Event Highlights

A half marathon and fun route supporting the "Adopt a Green Space" initiative for Nanyuki

Two routes: a 21km half marathon for runners and a 12km fun route for walkers and children

Run beneath Mount Kenya, finishing at the ASK Show Grounds

Water stops on both routes

A day of food, entertainment, and community at the finish

Low KES 500 entry, with participant numbers capped

Businesses and organisations can sponsor a water stop for KES 50,000

Running For

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Adopt a Green Space - Nanyuki

Protecting and caring for Nanyuki's green spaces as the town grows, by bringing the public, businesses, and organisations together to adopt and look after them.

via Municipality of Nanyuki & KNCCI Laikipia Chapter

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Registration (21km or 12km) Choice of the 21km half marathon for runners or the 12km fun route for walkers and children. Water stops on both routes. Places are limited because participant numbers are capped.	KES 500	Available

Optional Add-Ons

Event T-Shirt (optional)

KES 500

What's Included

Race entry for the 21km or 12km route

Water stops along both routes

Race Distances

12km

21km

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Course Details

Both routes finish at the ASK Show Grounds in Nanyuki, with water stops set up along each. The 21km half marathon is for runners. The 12km fun route is for walkers and children, so families can take part together.

Getting There

The ASK Show Grounds Nanyuki is on Mount Kenya Road, Nanyuki, approximately 195km from Nairobi CBD, around 3 hours 6 minutes via the A2 depending on traffic. From the CBD, take Murang'a Road to Thika Road/A2 and follow the A2 north through Thika, Karatina, and Naro Moru to Nanyuki. Nanyuki also has an airstrip with flights from Nairobi.

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Did You Know?

🌍The run supports "Adopt a Green Space", an initiative bringing the public, businesses, and organisations together to care for Nanyuki's green spaces.

🌍The event is organised by Nanyuki Municipality and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) Laikipia Chapter.

🌍Nanyuki sits almost exactly on the equator at about 1,946m above sea level, on the lower slopes of Mount Kenya.

🌍Water stops can be sponsored by businesses and organisations for KES 50,000.