The Victoria Run Mfangano Island

Saturday, 7 March 2026 · 6:00 AM

Mfangano Island

6:00 AM

10km, 21km, 32km, 42km

KES 1,000 (Registration only), KES 2,500 (Registration + medal)

Urban Swaras

0723900397

urbanswaras.co.ke

Event Highlights

One of Kenya's most remote and unique race destinations

Run on an island in Lake Victoria, reachable only by boat

Distances from 10km to 42km with strong local community support

Memorable experience combining race day with island exploration

Race Options & Fees

10km

21km

32km

42km

Category	Fee	Status
Registration Only Basic registration without medal	KES 1,000	Available
Registration with Medal Registration including finisher medal	KES 2,500	Available

Getting There

Mfangano Island is reached by boat from Mbita Point on Lake Victoria. Mbita is approximately 420km west of Nairobi via Kisumu, about a 6 to 7 hour drive. From Mbita, boats to Mfangano take around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Most participants travel the day before and stay overnight on the island or in Mbita.

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Did You Know?

🌍Mfangano Island is one of the larger islands in Lake Victoria, home to several thousand people and rich in rock art history.

🌍Lake Victoria is the world's largest tropical lake and the second largest freshwater lake by surface area.

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