Road Race
Neon Run Nairobi 2026
Saturday, 8 August 2026 · 18:30 – 23:30
Nairobi, Kenya
18:30 – 23:30
KES 2,500
Blue Ribbon Kenya
0739842420, blueribbonke@gmail.com
Register Now
www.blueribbon.or.ke/events/neon-run-nairobi-2026
Coming up
7 weeks to go
Saturday evening
Race-specific training phase.
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Train at or near goal pace. Practice your race nutrition and, if you can, get a long session in on similar terrain.
Race Fees
KES 2,500
Getting There
Nairobi sits at 1,795m above sea level, high enough to challenge runners and riders arriving from sea level but cool enough to make training and racing comfortable year-round. It is the starting point for most of Kenya's competitive fitness scene.
For full details, visit the official event website.
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Register Now
www.blueribbon.or.ke/events/neon-run-nairobi-2026
Coming up
7 weeks to go
Saturday evening
Race-specific training phase.
Add to calendar
Train at or near goal pace. Practice your race nutrition and, if you can, get a long session in on similar terrain.
Nairobi, Kenya
18:30 – 23:30
KES 2,500
Blue Ribbon Kenya
0739842420, blueribbonke@gmail.com