Athletics Kenya (AK) has announced its 2026–2027 competition calendar, outlining a comprehensive programme of cross-country, track and field, road running, mountain running and other athletics events scheduled locally and internationally.
The season got underway last Saturday, October 24, 2026, with the first Athletics Kenya Cross Country Weekend Meeting held at Machakos Teachers Training College. The series will continue across different venues as athletes prepare for national championships, continental competitions and other major events.
In the calendar seen by Uasin Gishu News, it features key competitions, including the National Cross Country Championships, Kenya National Championships, national trials for major international events and several road races and community athletics activities aimed at promoting participation and developing talent across the country.
On the international front, Kenyan athletes will be targeting major championships, including the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, and the African Games in Cairo, Egypt, alongside other continental and global competitions.
Athletics Kenya said it remains committed to providing a structured and competitive environment for athletes at all levels while working with its affiliates, event organisers and other stakeholders to promote the growth and development of athletics in the country.
Which races will be held in the North Rift in the 2026/27 AK calendar?
North Rift is Kenya’s home to many renowned athletes, and several races are lined up for this calendar.
The season for the region kicks off with the Kirdam Half Marathon in Kabarnet on October 31, 2026, followed by the ABSA 10K road race on November 1, 2026.
On November 4, 2026, athletes will head to the Afraha Stadium for the Town Hall Time Trial before shifting focus to the Mt Elgon Day Mt Run on November 6, 2026.
Chemususu Dam Half Marathon will follow on November 14, 2026, in Eldama Ravine, followed by the University of Eldoret Cross Country on November 21, 2026. Later in the month, Eldoret City will host the Tech-Run 10km road race on November 29, 2026.
Chepsaita Cross County will open North Rift events for December with the race slated for December 5, 2026, followed by Kapsisiwa Community Cross County in Kapsisiwa, Nandi County (December 12, 2026), Ngelele Tarit Kids Race in Eldoret (December 12, 2026) and later Lomuke Community Run in West Pokot on December 14, 2026.
The inaugural Sisibo Marathon will then follow on December 19, 2026, after which two more races will end 2026, both in Nandi County: Ndabtabwa Community Cross Country in Mosoriot on December 26, 2026, and Terik Community Cross Country Run in Kobujoi on December 29, 2026.
Here’s the calendar for the 2026/2027 season.
AK calendar for November and December 2026
| Date | Name | Venue | Competition Group |
| Oct-26 | |||
| 24-Oct-26 | 1st AK Cross Country Weekend Meeting | Machakos Teachers Training College(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 25-Oct-26 | Standard Chartered Marathon | Nairobi (KEN) | Marathons |
| 31-Oct-26 | SEKU Red Ribbon Marathon | SEKU Main Campus Kitui (KEN) | Road Races |
| 31-Oct-26 | Kirdam Half Marathon | Kabarnet(KEN) | Road Races |
| Nov-26 | |||
| 1-Nov-26 | Absa 10km Road Race | Eldoret(KEN) | Road Races |
| 4-Nov-26 | Town Hall Time Trial | Afraha Stadium, Nakuru (KEN) | Track and Field |
| 6-Nov-26 | Mt. Elgon Day Mt Run | Kapsokwony(KEN) | Mt Run |
| 6-Nov-26 | Trials to World Masters Indoor Championships 27-Florida | Nairobi(KEN) | Track and Field |
| 7-Nov-26 | 2nd AK Cross Country Weekend Meeting | Amutala Stadium Kimilili(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 7-Nov-26 | Imani Seven Folks Half Marathon | Kaburu Dam (KEN) | Road Races |
| 14-Nov-26 | Chemususu Dam Half Marathon | Eldama Ravine(KEN) | Road Races |
| 14-Nov-26 | Betika Lake Kanyaboli 15km road race | Siaya(KEN) | Road Races |
| 15-Nov-26 | Nyeri County Community Run | Nyeri(KEN) | Community Run |
| 21-Nov-26 | 3rd AK Cross Country Weekend Meeting | Olkalau Arboretum (KEN) | Cross Country |
| 21-Nov-26 | Lake Victoria Conservation Race Half Marathon | Lake Victoria(KEN) | Road Races |
| 21-Nov-26 | University Of Eldoret Cross Country | University of Eldoret(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 25-Nov-26 | Complete Sport Time Trials | Afraha Stadium, Nakuru (KEN) | Track and Field |
| 28-Nov-26 | World Aids Day Half Marathon | Nairobi(KEN) | Road Races |
| 28-Nov-26 | Usenge Half Marathon | Usenge Siaya(KEN) | Road Races |
| 28-Nov-26 | Ogilgei Community Cross Country | Nakuru(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 29-Nov-26 | Tech – Run 10km Road Race | Eldoret(KEN) | Road Races |
| 30 Oct–15 Nov 2026 | Youth Olympic Games | Dakar (SEN) | Youth Olympic Games |
| Dec-26 | |||
| 5-Dec-26 | Nyeri Athletics & Wellness Challenge Kids Athletics | Nyeri(KEN) | Track and Field |
| 5-Dec-26 | Chepsaita Cross Country Tour Gold | Chepsaita (KEN) | Cross Country |
| 6-Dec-26 | Mochenwa Community Cross Country | Nyamira(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 11-Dec-26 | Betika Machakos 15km road race | Machakos (KEN) | Road Races |
| 11-Dec-26 | Late Kiplagat Kids Athletics ( 1mile Steeplechase and 2000m Steeplechase) | Kamoi(KEN) | Kid Athletics |
| 11-Dec-26 | 4th AK Cross Country weekend Meeting | Cardinal Otunga Boys, Mosocho Kisii(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 12-Dec-26 | Kapsisiwa Community Cross Country | Kapsisiwa(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 12-Dec-26 | Ngelel Tarit Kids Race | Eldoret(KEN) | Kid Athletics |
| 13-Dec-26 | Legends Community Cross Country | Kabirirsang(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 14-Dec-26 | Lomuke Community Run | Lomuke- West Pokot(KEN) | Road Races |
| 18-Dec-26 | Migori Under 18 Meet | Uriri High School, Migori (KEN) | Track and Field |
| 19-Dec-26 | Sisibo Marathon | Eldoret(KEN) | Road Races |
| 19-Dec-26 | Isiolo Peace Half Marathon | Isiolo(KEN) | Road Races |
| 20-Dec-26 | Amalemba Community Road Race | Kakamega(KEN) | Road Races |
| 22-Dec-26 | Cheukta Community Cross Country | Cheukta(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 26-Dec-26 | Ndaptabwa Community Cross Country | Mosoriot(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 29-Dec-26 | Terik Community Cross Country Run | Kobujoi(KEN) | Cross Country |
| 30-Dec-26 | Complete Sport Time Trials | Afraha Stadium, Nakuru (KEN) | Track and Field |
