How much does it cost to enter?

Every individual entry is KES 1,000, whichever of the five races you choose. Each entry includes a t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate.

Which race should I choose?

The 21km Half Marathon is for professional and experienced runners, and the 10km Road Race is for amateur and experienced runners. The 10km Wheelchair Race is for wheelchair athletes. The 5km race is for families, corporate teams, and policy makers, and the 2km Children Fun Run is for children.

How do I race for prize money?

Register as an Elite athlete. Elite entry is open for the 21km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race, and 10km Wheelchair Race. Tick Elite athlete when you pick your race and have your Athletics Kenya registration number ready. Elite athletes pay the normal category fee and complete anti-doping screening before race day.

How do companies and clubs register?

Corporate and club teams register together and pay for everyone in one checkout. Team sizes are 10 (KES 100,000), 20 (KES 200,000), 30 (KES 300,000), and 50 (KES 500,000). Teams run in the 5km Corporate Race and the 2km CEOs Race, and every participant gets a t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate.

Can I support the cause without running?

Yes. You can give any amount by calling +254 727 531 251, or partner with the organisers from KES 100,000 to grow your visibility across Kenya.

What happens after race day?

On 1 December 2026, county governments and partners hold activities in all 47 counties, including county races, progress review forums, candle-lighting ceremonies, medical camps, tree growing, and community dialogues.

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World AIDS Day Half Marathon 2026

Q: What else happens on race day?

The day includes integrated health services, a kids' festival, and a youth colour festival at Nyayo National Stadium.

Sunday, 29 November 2026

6:30 AM

2k, 5k, 10k, 21k

About: Protect. Prevent. Empower. Kenya's flagship World AIDS Day half marathon, themed "Ending AIDS Among Children, Adolescents and Young People". Five races, one goal, with …more

About: Protect. Prevent. Empower. Kenya's flagship World AIDS Day half marathon, themed "Ending AIDS Among Children, Adolescents and Young People". Five races, one goal, with integrated health services, a kids' festival, and a youth colour festival at Nyayo National Stadium.

World AIDS Day Half Marathon 2026 poster

Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

6:30 AM

2km, 5km, 10km, 21km · Calculate pace

KES 1,000 (individual entry, all races)→KES 100,000 - 500,000 (Corporate & Club teams of 10 - 50)

National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC)

+254 727 531 251→wad@nsdcc.go.ke→+254 20 2715109

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Only athletes registered as Elite are eligible for prize money. Elite entry is open for the 21km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race, and 10km Wheelchair Race. Tick Elite athlete when you choose your race and have your Athletics Kenya (AK) registration number ready. Elite athletes pay the normal category fee and complete anti-doping screening before race day.

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Event Highlights

Kenya's flagship World AIDS Day half marathon, themed Protect | Prevent | Empower

Five races: 21km Half Marathon, 10km Road Race, 10km Wheelchair Race, 5km Family, Corporate & Policy Makers Race, and a 2km Children Fun Run

A flat KES 1,000 entry for every individual race, including a t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate

Includes a wheelchair race, so athletes with disabilities compete in their own category

Integrated health services, a kids' festival, and a youth colour festival on race day

Elite athletes can register for prize money in the 21km, 10km, and 10km wheelchair races

Followed by countrywide commemorations in all 47 counties on 1 December

Running For

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Ending AIDS Among Children, Adolescents and Young People

Protect: close the treatment gap and eliminate vertical transmission of HIV. Prevent: reduce new HIV infections among mothers, children, adolescents, and young people through testing, linkage, and prevention. Empower: equip young people with the knowledge and confidence to make informed health choices through youth-friendly HIV services.

via National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC)

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
21km Half Marathon Competitive race for professional and experienced runners. Includes t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate. Elite athletes pay the same fee.	KES 1,000	Available
10km Road Race Accessible race for amateur and experienced runners. Includes t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate. Elite athletes pay the same fee.	KES 1,000	Available
10km Wheelchair Race Inclusive competitive race for wheelchair athletes. Includes t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate. Elite athletes pay the same fee.	KES 1,000	Available
5km Family, Corporate & Policy Makers Race For families, corporate teams, and policy makers. Includes t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate.	KES 1,000	Available
2km Children Fun Run Fun run for children. Includes t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate.	KES 1,000	Available
Corporate & Clubs Team of 10 Register your company or club and pay for everyone in one checkout. Teams run in the 5km Corporate Race and 2km CEOs Race. Every participant receives a t-shirt, medal, bib, and certificate.	KES 100,000	Available
Corporate & Clubs Team of 20 Team registration for 20 people, paid in one checkout. Teams run in the 5km Corporate Race and 2km CEOs Race.	KES 200,000	Available
Corporate & Clubs Team of 30 Team registration for 30 people, paid in one checkout. Teams run in the 5km Corporate Race and 2km CEOs Race.	KES 300,000	Available
Corporate & Clubs Team of 50 Team registration for 50 people, paid in one checkout. Teams run in the 5km Corporate Race and 2km CEOs Race.	KES 500,000	Available

What's Included

Event t-shirt

Finisher's medal

Race bib

Certificate

Integrated health services

Kids' festival

Youth colour festival

Race Distances

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Course Details

All races are held at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The 21km Half Marathon is a competitive race for professional and experienced runners. The 10km Road Race is for amateur and experienced runners, and the 10km Wheelchair Race is an inclusive competitive race for wheelchair athletes. The 5km Family, Corporate & Policy Makers Race is open to families, corporate teams, and policy makers, and the 2km Children Fun Run is for children. Corporate and club teams run in the 5km Corporate Race and the 2km CEOs Race.

Getting There

Nyayo National Stadium is at the junction of Nyayo Stadium and Aerodrome roads in Nairobi, approximately 5.5km from the CBD, around 17 minutes via Uhuru Highway/A104 (avoiding slowdowns on Kenyatta Avenue). From the CBD, take Moi Avenue to Koinange Street, turn left onto Koinange Street, then drive along Uhuru Highway/A104 and Langata Road to the stadium.

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Did You Know?

🌍This year's theme, "Ending AIDS Among Children, Adolescents and Young People", aligns with the pillars of the Global Alliance to end AIDS among children, adolescents and young people.

🌍After the national half marathon, county governments and partners will hold activities in all 47 counties on 1 December 2026, including county races, candle-lighting ceremonies, integrated medical camps, and community dialogues.

🌍The race promotes the goal of ending AIDS by 2030, under the tagline #OneRace #OneGoal.

🌍Elite athletes must complete anti-doping screening before race day.