How much does it cost to enter?

Entry is a flat KES 1,000 per person across all five categories: 21km, 10km, 5km Youth Run, 5km Corporate Fun Run, and 2km Children's Dash.

Where do the proceeds go?

All proceeds support the Eldama Ravine Education Foundation, funding scholarships for bright, needy students at Uzalendo School and broader community development in Baringo County.

What is the prize money for the marathon?

The 21km race has a total prize pool of KES 1,470,000 (KES 250,000 for 1st place) and the 10km race has a total of KES 790,000 (KES 100,000 for 1st place), each split across the top 10 male and female finishers.

Register online via the registration form at ereffoundation.org/marathon.html, or pay directly via M-Pesa Paybill 522533, Account 7991825. For inquiries, call 0720 672 431, 0725 139 140, 0715 545 005, or 0746 989 545.

How do I get to the venue from Nairobi?

Koibatek ATC Grounds is about 222km from Nairobi, roughly a 4 hour 51 minute drive via the A104 through Nakuru, then onto Nakuru-Sigor Road/B4 and C55. This route has tolls.

Half MarathonAnnual Event

Uzalendo Half Marathon 2026 - 7th Edition

Saturday, 18 July 2026 · 6:00 AM

An annual national event by Eldama Ravine Education Foundation (EREF). Running for Patriotism, Education & Kenya's Future - all proceeds support bright students and community development in Baringo County.

Uzalendo Half Marathon 2026 - 7th Edition poster

Koibatek Agricultural Training Centre, Eldama Ravine, Baringo County

6:00 AM

2km, 5km, 10km, 21km

263m gain · 139m loss (21km course)

KES 1,000 per person

Eldama Ravine Education Foundation (EREF)

0720 672 431→0725 139 140→0715 545 005→0746 989 545→eravineeducation@gmail.com

ereffoundation.org

ereffoundation.org/marathon.html

Or pay via: M-Pesa Paybill 522533, Account: 7991825

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Event Highlights

7th edition of a national event raising funds for Uzalendo School in Baringo County

Five categories: 21km and 10km Main Races, 5km Youth Run, 5km Corporate Fun Run, and 2km Children's Dash

KES 1,000 flat entry fee across all categories

Total prize money of KES 1,470,000 for the 21km and KES 790,000 for the 10km

Start at Emining Junction, finish at Koibatek ATC Grounds

All proceeds support scholarships and community development modeled on the Starehe Boys Centre approach

Race Distances

2km

5km

10km

21km

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Standard Entry (All Categories) Covers 21km Main Race, 10km Main Race, 5km Youth Run, 5km Corporate Fun Run, and 2km Children's Dash	KES 1,000	Available

Prize Money

Total prize pool: KES 2,260,000

21km - Men & WomenPer gender amounts. Category total KES 1,470,000 (KES 735,000 per gender).

1stKES 250,000

2ndKES 150,000

3rdKES 100,000

4thKES 70,000

5thKES 50,000

6thKES 40,000

7thKES 30,000

8thKES 20,000

9thKES 15,000

10thKES 10,000

10km - Men & WomenPer gender amounts. Category total KES 790,000 (KES 395,000 per gender).

1stKES 100,000

2ndKES 70,000

3rdKES 50,000

4thKES 40,000

5thKES 35,000

6thKES 30,000

7thKES 25,000

8thKES 20,000

9thKES 15,000

10thKES 10,000

Course Details

The 21km course starts at Emining Junction and finishes at Koibatek Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) Grounds, with a total elevation gain of approximately 263m and loss of 139m along the route. The course runs through the Lembus Perkerra ward area of Eldama Ravine Sub-County. The 10km, 5km, and 2km categories share the same start/finish zone at reduced distances.

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Getting There

Koibatek ATC Grounds in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County is approximately 222km from Nairobi CBD, around a 4 hour 51 minute drive via Uhuru Highway/A104 through Nakuru, then Nakuru-Sigor Road/B4 and C55. Note this route has tolls. From Nairobi, take Haile Selassie Avenue to Uhuru Highway/A104 (6 min), continue on the A104 to Nakuru (3 hr 8 min), then follow Nakuru-Sigor Road/B4 and C55 to the venue (1 hr 10 min).

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