The first leg of the 2026 Athletics Kenya track and field circuit, which was initially set for a two-day competition (Friday and Saturday) this weekend in Mumias, has been rescheduled to a one-day event on Saturday.
Despite the date change, the Mumias Sports Complex remains the launch pad for an electrifying start to Kenya’s 2026 athletics calendar.
Why did AK adjust Mumias meet to a one-day event?
In a statement released on Thursday, November 6, 2025, AK explained that the adjustment was made owing to unavoidable circumstances.
“Due to unavoidable circumstances, the 1st AK Track and Field Weekend Meet that was set to be held at the Mumias Sports Complex on November 7 and 8, 2025, will now only be held on November 8th at the same venue,” the statement read.
Athletes are required to collect their bib numbers at Mumias Complex Primary School on Friday, November 7, starting at 9:00 a.m.
“Participating athletes are requested to collect their running numbers on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at the Mumias Complex Primary School starting from 9:00 a.m,” AK added.
The federation also extended best wishes to competitors gearing up for the curtain-raiser, while apologising for the inconvenience caused by the change in schedule.
“We apologise for any inconveniences that this change might have caused and wish athletes all the best as they prepare to participate in the meet,” it said.
AK calender for 2026 weekend meets
Following the Mumias opener, the circuit will shift to Thika Stadium on January 16-17, before heading to Kapsabet Stadium on March 14-16 and wrapping up the open meetings at Afraha Stadium on March 27-28.
In an exciting twist, the 2026 season will now feature two new premium invitation-only meets.
The first meet set for May 8-9 will be held at the Nyayo national stadium and the other at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on May 29-30, 2026.
