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Shujaa Run V - The 5th Anniversary Edition

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Assembly 6:30 AM)

Celebrating Kenya's Heroes Through Fitness. A fun, family-friendly run marking Shujaa Run's 5th anniversary, with five distance options for all fitness levels, plus a virtual run option for those anywhere in the world. A perfect tune-up for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

Shujaa Run V - The 5th Anniversary Edition poster
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Assembly 6:30 AM)
2.5km, 5km, 10km, 15km, 21km
KES 1,500 (Kids Under 18)KES 1,950 (Adults)KES 1,400 (Virtual)
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Registration deadline is 10th October 2026, or until slots sell out. Registration is only complete once the online form on the website is filled in - the QR code/link alone does not confirm your slot. Virtual participants should contact FitFlex Sportx Adventures directly to arrange delivery.

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Event Highlights

The 5th anniversary edition of Shujaa Run, moved to a new venue at The Hub Karen
Five distances catering for all levels: 2.5km, 5km, 10km, 15km, and 21km
Registration open for both physical and virtual participation
A popular tune-up run ahead of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Family-friendly with ample parking at The Hub Karen
Staggered category flag-offs, from the 21km at 7:00 AM through to the 2.5km at 7:30 AM

Race Fees

CategoryFeeStatus
Adult Entry
Standard pricing from 16th August 2026. Covers run logistics, bib, and medal. Choice of 2.5km, 5km, 10km, 15km, or 21km.
KES 1,950Available
Kids Entry (Under 18)
Standard pricing from 16th August 2026. Covers run logistics, bib, and medal.
KES 1,500Available
Virtual Run
Run anywhere, anytime. Covers run logistics, bib, and medal, delivered to virtual participants - contact FitFlex Sportx Adventures to arrange delivery.
KES 1,400Available
Optional Event T-Shirt
Optional add-on at registration, available in sizes offered on the registration form.
KES 1,250Available

What's Included

Personalised bib
Run logistics and support
Exclusive Shujaa Run finisher medal

Race Distances

2.5km
5km
10km
15km
21km

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Event Schedule

6:30 AMAssembly
7:00 AM21km Flag Off
7:10 AM15km Flag Off
7:20 AM10km Flag Off
7:30 AM2.5km Flag Off
10:00 AMAward Ceremony

T-Shirt & Race Pack Pickup

Bib and t-shirt collection is available at Decathlon Karen Hub Mall, Decathlon Two Rivers Mall, or Decathlon Westgate Mall between 14th-16th October, or at Decathlon Hub Karen on race day, 17th October. Uncollected bibs before 15th October 7 PM will be available at the race registration desk at Karen Hub before flag-off.

Course Details

The race starts and finishes at The Hub Karen, outside the Decathlon store. Five distances are on offer, each with its own flag-off time to manage the field: 21km at 7:00 AM, 15km at 7:10 AM, 10km at 7:20 AM, and 2.5km at 7:30 AM (5km timing not separately listed but runs alongside the other categories). An award ceremony follows at 10:00 AM.

Getting There

The Hub Karen is on Dagoretti Road, Nairobi, approximately 15.3km from Nairobi CBD, around 33 minutes via Ngong Road (avoiding Kenyatta Avenue closures). From the CBD, take Cabral Street to Moi Avenue, then follow Valley Road and Ngong Road onto Dagoretti Road to reach the venue.

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