Running races in Kenya
Find running races in Kenya. Compare 5 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons.
Events to explore include Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Chepsaita Cross County Tour Gold and Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold.
24 listed events · 5 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
5 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
KENNairobi, Nairobi County
Kenya’s flagship city marathon from Uhuru Gardens, with 42K, 21K, 10K and 5K options.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Chepsaita Cross County Tour Gold
KENChepsaita, Eldoret
Chepsaita Cross County Tour Gold — Chepsaita, Eldoret, Kenya. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Cross Country Tour – Gold).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold
KENLobo Village, Eldoret
Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold — Lobo Village, Eldoret, Kenya. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Cross Country Tour – Gold).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Kenyan Cross Country Championships Cum Trials for African Cross Country Championships
KENEldoret
Kenyan Cross Country Championships Cum Trials for African Cross Country Championships at Eldoret (KEN).
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Kenya Wildlife Marathon
KENTaita Hills
Kenya Wildlife Marathon — marathon 42.2 km.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Chemususu Dam half marathon
KENChemususu
Chemususu Dam half marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Eldama Ravine Half Marathon
KENEldama Ravine
Eldama Ravine Half Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Eldoret Half Marathon
KENEldoret
Eldoret Half Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Eldoret Half Marathon
KENEldoret
Eldoret Half Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Enchilai Run for the Mind
KENNairobi
Enchilai Run for the Mind in Nairobi.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Kabarak 10K
KENKabarak
Kabarak 10K
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Kenya
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Chepsaita, Eldoret (1), Eldoret (1), Lobo Village, Eldoret (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Kenya
Which running races are coming up in Kenya?
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is listed for 25 October 2026. Chepsaita Cross County Tour Gold is listed for 5 December 2026. Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold is listed for 13 February 2027. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Kenya?
Look for marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Kenya?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.