What does my ticket cost cover?

Your KES 2,500 ticket covers the t-shirt, finisher medal, and entrance fee. All proceeds go toward building a state-of-the-art animal shelter and clinic for stray and injured animals in Nairobi.

Which distance should I choose?

The 3km is great for beginners and families. The 5km and 10km suit recreational runners. The 21km is a half marathon distance for more experienced runners looking for a challenge.

Road Race

The Rescue Run by NSSA 2026

Saturday, 18 April 2026 · 8:00 AM

A charity run fundraising to build a state-of-the-art animal shelter and clinic for stray and injured animals in Nairobi. Every kilometer brings them closer to safety.

Karlo Grounds, Muguga

8:00 AM

3km, 5km, 10km, 21km

KES 2,500

Nairobi Sanctuary for Stray Animals

0797 679 178, Info@nairobisanctuaryforstrayanimals.org

www.nairobisanctuaryforstrayanimals.org

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.

Event Highlights

Run through Karlo Grounds, Muguga in support of stray and injured animals across Nairobi

Four distances from 3km to 21km catering for all fitness levels

Every registration directly funds bricks, beds, and medical care at a new animal shelter and clinic

T-shirt and medal included in every ticket

Organised by the Nairobi Sanctuary for Stray Animals

Race Options & Fees

3km

5km

10km

21km

Category	Fee	Status
Standard Entry Includes t-shirt, medal, and entrance fee	KES 2,500	Available

What's Included

Finisher medal

Official race t-shirt

Entrance fee

Course Details

The event takes place at Karlo Grounds in Muguga, on the outskirts of Nairobi. Four distances are available, 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km, making it accessible for families, recreational runners, and more serious half marathon competitors alike.

Getting There

Karlo Grounds is in Muguga, approximately 20km northwest of Nairobi CBD along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway (A104). The area is reachable by car in around 30 to 45 minutes from the city centre depending on traffic.

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Did You Know?

🌍Nairobi is home to tens of thousands of stray animals, many of whom suffer from injuries, disease, and malnutrition without access to veterinary care.

🌍The Nairobi Sanctuary for Stray Animals (NSSA) is fundraising to build a dedicated shelter and clinic to provide long-term care for rescued animals in the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

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