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Eldoret City Marathon
Eldoret, Kenya
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km10 km
City RunCharity Run+1
KERegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in comté de Uasin Gishu: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (7 confirmed dates) and 48 races in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events127 confirmed dates
Competitions48Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 91.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,233 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Kimbia Kenya
Jacaranda, Kenya
February 7, 2027 to February 15, 2027Date confirmed
91.2 km56 km6 km3.5 km
Charity RunIsland+6
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Lewa Safari Marathon
Nairobi, Kenya
May 15, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Kenya Wildlife Marathon
Athi River, Kenya
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km21 km10 km5 km
Charity RunDesert+2
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Nairobi Marathon
Nairobi, Kenya
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Lake OL`Bolossat Half Marathon
Ol Kalou, Kenya
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Sagalla Hills Marathon
Sagala, Kenya
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers
Angers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Eldoret City Marathon | Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, KE | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Kenya Wildlife Marathon | Athi River, Machakos County, KE | Trail Running | 42 km21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Nairobi Marathon | Nairobi, Nairobi, KE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Lake OL`Bolossat Half Marathon | Ol Kalou, Nyandarua, KE | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Sagalla Hills Marathon | Sagala, Taita Taveta, KE | Road Running | 42.2 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 - Feb 15, 2027 | Kimbia Kenya | Jacaranda, Nairobi, KE | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 91.2 km56 km6 km3.5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 | Lewa Safari Marathon | Nairobi, Nairobi, KE | Trail Running | 42.2 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers | Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise | Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km950 m |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Olsztyn Independence Run |  Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Gdynia Independence Run | Gdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km1.92 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in comté de Uasin Gishu (Kenya, comté de Uasin Gishu) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 48 individual races, including 7 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Eldoret, Jacaranda, Nairobi, and Athi River. Notable events in the selection include Eldoret City Marathon, Kimbia Kenya, and Lewa Safari Marathon.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 91.2 km, reaching up to +1,233 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in comté de Uasin Gishu includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 48 individual races in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu. A total of 7 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Eldoret City Marathon, Kimbia Kenya, and Lewa Safari Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu?
Events in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 91.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Eldoret, Jacaranda, Nairobi, and Athi River.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu?
The most selective courses in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu climb up to +1,233 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in comté de Uasin Gishu?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.