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Nairobi Running

Your guide to races, routes, clubs and running support across Nairobi.

Upcoming Races

Sep 22, 2026

Strides4Men Run

Races

Open

Sep 21, 2026

Karura 10K

Races

Open

Sep 20, 2026

Ngong Hills Trail Run

Races

Open

Sep 19, 2026

Athi River Race

Races

Open

Sep 18, 2026

Nairobi Half Marathon

Races

Open

Sep 17, 2026

Limuru Highlands Run

Races

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Nairobi Trails

Karura Forest Loop

Trails

Karura Forest Loop

A shaded loop with bridges, rolling paths and enough variation for weekly training.

Distance
Varies
Difficulty
Mixed
Terrain
Trail
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Ngong Hills Ridge

Trails

Ngong Hills Ridge

A demanding ridge route with wind, climbs and wide Rift Valley views.

Distance
Varies
Difficulty
Mixed
Terrain
Trail
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Oloolua Nature Trail

Trails

Oloolua Nature Trail

A quieter nature trail suitable for easy runs and low-pressure weekend mileage.

Distance
Varies
Difficulty
Mixed
Terrain
Trail
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Nairobi Arboretum Loop

Trails

Nairobi Arboretum Loop

A compact park loop for relaxed running, drills and controlled aerobic work.

Distance
Varies
Difficulty
Mixed
Terrain
Trail
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Running Tracks

Nairobi

Strathmore University Track

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Track

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Hours

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Nairobi

Jeffrey's Club Track

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Hours

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Tracks

Nyayo Stadium Track

A central option for intervals, warm-ups and structured speed sessions.

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Hours

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Tracks

Kasarani Stadium Track

A large training venue suitable for teams and race-specific track work.

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Hours

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Tracks

Kenyatta University Track

Useful for central-city drills and compact speed sessions when accessible.

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Track

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Hours

Varies

Tracks

Parklands Sport Club Track

A practical venue for strides, drills and group conditioning work.

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Hours

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Running Clubs

Karura Running Club

Clubs

Karura Running Club

A community group built around forest loops, social running and steady progression.

Schedule
Weekly

Level
All levels

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Team Chasers

Clubs

Team Chasers

Urban road runs, pacing groups and regular community sessions.

Schedule
Weekly

Level
All levels

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Urban Swaras

Clubs

Urban Swaras

Known for varied routes, long runs and exploring areas beyond the usual city loop.

Schedule
Weekly

Level
All levels

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Team Jasho

Clubs

Team Jasho

Energetic sessions with a strong emphasis on consistency and community support.

Schedule
Weekly

Level
All levels

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Kitengela Mbuuni

Clubs

Kitengela Mbuuni

Friendly group runs with clear pacing and approachable weekly structure.

Schedule
Weekly

Level
All levels

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Running Coaches

Amina Wairimu

Coaches

Amina Wairimu

Focuses on sustainable progression, consistency and race confidence.

Experience
Available on request
Locations
Nairobi
Availability
By appointment
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Daniel Otieno

Coaches

Daniel Otieno

Works with runners building toward 10K, half marathon and marathon goals.

Experience
Available on request
Locations
Nairobi
Availability
By appointment
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Grace Muthoni

Coaches

Grace Muthoni

Helps runners transition safely into hills, trails and technical terrain.

Experience
Available on request
Locations
Nairobi
Availability
By appointment
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Brian Kiplagat

Coaches

Brian Kiplagat

Builds structured speed sessions for runners who want sharper race execution.

Experience
Available on request
Locations
Nairobi
Availability
By appointment
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Running Physio

The listings are informational and do not replace professional medical advice.

Physio

StrideCare Physio

Informational listing for runners looking for movement assessment and recovery support.

Services
Runner support

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Hours
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Physio

Karura Sports Rehab

Supports runners returning from niggles, training overload and route-specific demands.

Services
Runner support

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Hours
By appointment

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Physio

Urban Motion Clinic

A city-based provider profile for runners managing routine training stress.

Services
Runner support

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Hours
By appointment

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Physio

Highland Recovery Studio

Focused on recovery support for long runs, hills and high-mileage blocks.

Services
Runner support

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Hours
By appointment

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