Signature Series · Featured 📅 Sun, September 20, 2026 📍 Karura Forest
Series Details
What is the series schedule? Events start at 8:00am, usually on the third or fourth Sunday of the month. Dates for 2026 are:
Season 1: 18th Jan (Third Sunday), 22nd Feb (Fourth Sunday), 22nd March (Fourth Sunday), 26th April (Fourth Sunday), 17th May (Third Sunday)
Season 2: 14th Jun (Second Sunday), 30th Aug (Fifth Sunday), 20th Sept (Third Sunday), 18th Oct (Third Sunday), 15th Nov (Third Sunday)
Where are the races? All races take place in Karura Forest, Block A. We congregate in Amani Gardens (River Cafe car park)
What is the entry fee? Adults are encouraged to enter the 5km or 10km series, while a 3km option is available for children. Entry fees are:
Single-Season Registration: Ksh 2,500 for adults; Ksh 1,250 for under-20s
Full-Year Registration: Ksh 4,000 adults; Ksh 2,000 for under-20s (20% discount)
What is included? The entry fee includes: five races per season, forest entry and parking, chip timing, photography, a medal (one per season), and water, fruits and coffee at each event
Series t-shirts: We don’t produce a new t-shirt for each season, so t-shirts are not included in the entry fee. However, if you are joining the series for the first time, you can purchase a series t-shirt at events for Ksh 500
Can I enter a single race? No. Entry is only available for a full season (five races) or the full year (ten races)
Are the races timed? Yes. All races are chip-timed, with results and photos published on this page the following day. Season rankings are calculated based on average times across the season
Will there be supervision for kids? Children entering the 3km event should be able to complete the distance and wait independently for their parent. Race marshals will be present at the finish line to assist children while they wait for parents completing the 5km or 10km courses