What distances are available and who are they suited for?

The 5K Family Run is perfect for families and beginners. The 10K Purpose Run suits regular recreational runners. The 20K Endurance Run is a solid half-marathon distance challenge, and the 30K Legacy Challenge is for experienced runners looking to push themselves.

Can I participate virtually?

Yes. Both in-person and virtual options are available at the same price. Virtual participants complete their chosen distance anywhere and submit their results through the organiser.

Road Race

Pauline Kabaka Memorial Run 2026

Q: Where do the proceeds go?

All proceeds benefit the education and upkeep of girls at Bishop Gatimu Kinyona Girls Secondary School, supporting them to stay in school and pursue their dreams.

Saturday, 16 May 2026 · 7:30 AM

Bishop Gatimu Kinyona Girls Secondary School, Murang'a

7:30 AM

5km, 10km, 20km, 30km

KES 2,500 (Run Only), KES 4,000 (Run & T-Shirt)

Blue Ribbon Initiative Kenya

+254739842420

www.blueribbon.co.ke

8 weeks to go

Race-specific training phase.

💡 Train at or near your goal pace. Practice your race nutrition. If possible, do a long session on similar terrain to your event.

Event Highlights

Run in memory of Pauline Kabaka, who helped establish the first girls' secondary school in Kinyona Location, Murang'a

Four distances: 5K Family Run, 10K Purpose Run, 20K Endurance Run, and 30K Legacy Challenge

Proceeds support the education and upkeep of girls at Bishop Gatimu Kinyona Girls Secondary School

In-person and virtual options available, making it accessible from anywhere in Kenya

Custom finisher medal and neck buff for all participants

Race Options & Fees

5km

10km

20km

30km

Category	Fee	Status
In-Person Run Only In-person race entry only	KES 2,500	Available
In-Person Run + T-Shirt In-person race entry with event t-shirt	KES 4,000	Available
Virtual Run Only Virtual race entry only	KES 2,500	Available
Virtual Run + T-Shirt Virtual race entry with event t-shirt	KES 4,000	Available

What's Included

Custom finisher medal

Custom neck buff

Supported routes

Chai na Mandaas

Linking with reliable transport providers

Course Details

The event is held at Bishop Gatimu Kinyona Girls Secondary School in Murang'a, set in the highlands of central Kenya. The four distances, 5K, 10K, 20K, and 30K, cater for everyone from families running together to serious endurance athletes taking on the Legacy Challenge. Virtual participants complete their distance anywhere and submit their results.

Getting There

Bishop Gatimu Kinyona Girls Secondary School is in Kinyona Location, Murang'a County, approximately 100km north of Nairobi via the A2 highway through Thika and Murang'a town. The drive takes around 2 to 2.5 hours. Murang'a town has accommodation and services for those travelling the day before.

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Did You Know?

🌍In 2017, the late Pauline Kabaka co-founded the first girls' secondary school in Kinyona Location, Murang'a County, the community where she was born and raised.

🌍Murang'a County sits in the central highlands of Kenya at elevations between 1,400m and 2,400m, giving the course a cool, highland climate on most race days.

🌍The Blue Ribbon Initiative Kenya, which organises the event, focuses on education access and community development across Kenya.

Frequently Asked Questions

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