Urban Swaras Run 870
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Flag Off 7:00 AM)
Urban Swaras Running Club's weekly Saturday community run. Venue rotates week to week - chalk-marked routes, multiple distance options, water stations, secure parking, and breakfast at the finish. Run 870 heads to Upperhill, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa.
This week's venue was moved from the original calendar listing to Taidy's Tavern, Upperhill. Guest fee of KES 600 covers the run and breakfast. Students below 24 years attend free.
Event Highlights
Race Fees
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
Member Entry Free entry to the run for registered Urban Swaras Running Club members, all distances (10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km). Includes breakfast at the finish. | KES 0 | Available |
Guest Entry Entry fee for non-members, covering the run and breakfast (order what you like from the menu at the finish). | KES 600 | Available |
Student Entry (Under 24) Free entry, including breakfast, for students below 24 years. | KES 0 | Available |
What's Included
Race Distances
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Upcoming Runs
Distances and formats vary by venue - some weeks offer the standard 10-30km range at 5km intervals, others (like Arboretum and shakeout weeks) run loop or fixed shorter distances. Runs start at 7:00 AM and typically wrap by 10:00 AM. Always check the Urban Swaras calendar or contact trails@urbanswaras.co.ke to confirm the current week's venue and distance options.
Distances: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30km, tarmac route through Upperhill, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa. City Run. Captain: Cynthia.
M2M Ultra-Marathon. Distances: 25km, 50km, 80km. Captain: Masika. A standalone out-of-town ultra event, distinct from the usual Nairobi Saturday run - see its own event listing for full details.
Distances: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30km. Early Birds/USRC. Captain: Dylan.
Course Details
The route is on tarmac, passing through Upperhill, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa. Five distance options (10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km) let runners choose their own challenge. Routes are marked with chalk to guide runners safely, with water stations placed strategically along the way. Venue changes weekly - always check the Urban Swaras calendar for that week's specific meeting point.
Getting There
Taidy's Tavern is on Mawensi Road, Upperhill, Nairobi, approximately 4.6km from Nairobi CBD, around 16 minutes via Uhuru Highway/A104 (avoiding slowdowns on Moi Avenue). From the CBD, follow Cabral Street to Moi Avenue, then Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru Highway/A104 to Bunyala Road, continuing onto Upper Hill Road and Matumbato Road toward Mawensi Road.
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This week's venue was moved from the original calendar listing to Taidy's Tavern, Upperhill. Guest fee of KES 600 covers the run and breakfast. Students below 24 years attend free.