Do I need to pay to run?

Urban Swaras Running Club members run for free. Guests pay a KES 600 fee, which covers both the run and breakfast at the finish. Students below 24 years attend free of charge.

Does the venue change every week?

Yes. Urban Swaras runs rotate venues weekly, though the general format stays the same - chalk-marked tarmac or trail routes, multiple distance options, water stations, and breakfast at the finish. Always check the Urban Swaras calendar for the current week's meeting point.

Which distance should I choose?

Options range from 10km up to 30km at 5km intervals, so you can pick the distance that suits your pace and fitness level.

How do I become an Urban Swaras member?

Visit urbanswaras.co.ke/members to find out more about joining the club.

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Urban Swaras Saturday Runs

Saturday, 17 October 2026

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Flag Off 7:00 AM)

10k, 15k, 20k, 25k, 30k

About: 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 …more

About: 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.

AXA Sports Bar & Grill, Bogani E Rd, Karen

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Flag Off 7:00 AM)

10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km · Calculate pace

Free (Members)→KES 600 (Guests)→Free (Students under 24)

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Venues may change from the original calendar listing. Check the Urban Swaras Instagram page for the latest venue confirmation and event details.

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Event Highlights

Weekly Saturday community run hosted by Urban Swaras Running Club

Venue rotates each week - this edition (Run 870) meets at Taidy's Tavern, Upperhill

Five distance options from 10km to 30km on tarmac roads through Upperhill, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa

Free for club members; guests pay a single KES 600 fee covering the run and breakfast

Students below 24 years attend free

Chalk-marked routes, water stations, secure parking, and breakfast at every run

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

Chalk-marked route

Water stations along the route

Secure parking at the venue

Breakfast at the finish (order anything from the menu)

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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.

SEPT

Sat

USRC: Taidy's Tavern, Run 870

Taidy's Tavern, Upperhill, Nairobi

SEPT

Sat

USRC: Mt Kenya Ultra Marathon

Mt Kenya Ultra Marathon, Naro Moru Gate, Nyeri

OCT

Sat

USRC: Mwenje Resort

Mwenje Resort, Syokimau

OCT

Sat

USRC: Arboretum

Arboretum, Nairobi

OCT

Sat

USRC: Run 874Next

AXA Sports Bar & Grill, Bogani E Rd, Karen

Distances: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30km. October Babies Cake. Captain: Gatonye.

OCT

Sat

USRC: Uhuru Gardens

Uhuru Gardens, Upper Hill

5km shakeout run.

OCT

Sat

USRC: The Green Table Pizza

The Green Table Pizza, Lavington

Distances: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30km. Costume/November Cake run. Captain: Ranu.

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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