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We Run Nairobi Saturday Runs

Saturday, 18 July 2026 · 7:10 AM Assembly and warmup | 7:30 AM (Start)

Nairobi's free weekly Saturday running by WRN. No sign-ups, no fees, all paces and levels welcome. Venues rotate weekly across Nairobi - check upcoming runs below or WRN website for the latest location. After the run, the group typically gathers for coffee or breakfast together.

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Baobox Cafe, Nairobi
7:10 AM Assembly and warmup→7:30 AM (Start)
5km, 10km, 15km
Free (venue entry fees may apply)
We Run Nairobi / WRN
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No registration required. Walk in.

No sign-ups, no fees. All levels and paces welcome. Walking is totally okay. Venues may change, check Instagram or werunnairobi.com/calendar for updates.

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Event Highlights

Free weekly Saturday run club - no sign-ups, no fees; just show up 15 minutes before start time for warm up
Venues rotate weekly across Nairobi's best running spots
All levels welcome: runners, joggers, walkers
Karura routes are colour-marked: Yellow (5km), Blue (10km), Green (15km)
Post-run coffee and breakfast together - not compulsory but usually lovely
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Race Distances

5km
10km
15km

Race Fees

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No sign-up or registration required. Just show up. Some venues charge their own entry fee independently of the run.
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Upcoming Runs

JUN
27
Sat
WRN Karura Forest Run
Karura Forest Gate A, KFEET Track, Nairobi
JUL
4
Sat
WRN Kofisi Riverside Square Run
KOFISI Riverside, Riverside Drive, Nairobi
JUL
11
Sat
WRN Beer District Run
254 Beer District, Nairobi
JUL
18
Sat
WRN Baobox Charity RunNext
Baobox Cafe, Nairobi

Charity focus run. Proceeds from breakfast spend donated to Faraja Cancer Support Trust.

JUL
25
Sat
WRN Karura Forest Run
Karura Forest Gate A, KFEET Track, Nairobi

Weather contingency: switches to the Arboretum if it rains. Check Instagram for updates.

AUG
1
Sat
WRN Kofisi Riverside Square Run
KOFISI Riverside, Riverside Drive, Nairobi

Assembly at 7:10 AM. Run start 7:30 AM sharp.

AUG
8
Sat
WRN Beer District Run
254 Beer District, Nairobi

Assembly 7:10 AM. Run start 7:30 AM sharp. We always start on time.

AUG
15
Sat
WRN Baobox Charity Run
Baobox Cafe, Nairobi

Charity focus run. Proceeds from breakfast spend donated to Faraja Cancer Support Trust.

AUG
29
Sat
WRN Karura Forest Run
Karura Forest Gate A, KFEET Track, Nairobi

Weather contingency: switches to the Arboretum if it rains. Check Instagram for updates.

Course Details

Venues rotate weekly. At Karura Forest, colour-coded routes are marked on tree stumps: Yellow arrows for 5km, Blue for 10km, Green for 15km. Karura entry fees apply independently: Citizens KES 121, Residents KES 242, Non-residents KES 716, Parking KES 234. Check werunnairobi.com/calendar or Instagram each week for the current venue.

Getting There

Venue changes weekly - check werunnairobi.com/calendar or @werunnairobi on Instagram for the current Saturday location.

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