28 November 2026 · Karura Forest, Nairobi
No Borders, Just Run
Run for humanity. Run for climate action. Run to save lives.
5KM · 10KM · 21KM through Karura Forest — one morning, one movement.
Race Date
Saturday 28 November 2026
Location
Karura Forest, Nairobi
Time
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Distances
21KM · 10KM · 5KM
Choose Your Challenge
Race Categories
21KM — Half Marathon
For experienced runners ready to take on the ultimate Run for Humanity challenge.
Arrival: 6:00 am
Assembly: 6:30 am
Start: 7:00 am
10KM — Road Run
For participants looking to push themselves a little further.
Arrival: 6:00 am
Assembly: 7:00 am
Start: 7:20 am
5KM — Family Run
A great option for families, beginners and anyone looking for a fun, accessible challenge. Walk it, jog it, push a stroller through it.
Arrival: 6:00 am
Assembly: 7:20 am
Start: 7:40 am
This Year's Theme
Climate Change & Malnutrition
Climate change is not only an environmental crisis. It is a health and humanitarian crisis.
Droughts, floods and other extreme weather events are disrupting food production and livelihoods, contributing to rising levels of malnutrition. Climate-related shocks can also influence the spread of disease, intensify competition over scarce resources and contribute to displacement. For communities already facing conflict, disease outbreaks and limited access to healthcare, the consequences can be devastating.
Run for Humanity 2026 raises awareness of these challenges while mobilising resources for MSF’s emergency nutrition and humanitarian programmes.
Climate action is health action.
On The Day
More Than a Run
A morning of movement, community, action and impact.
The Run
5KM, 10KM or 21KM through Karura Forest.
Tree Planting
Help plant at least 100 indigenous trees.
Nutrition Awareness
Visit the MSF booth to learn how climate and malnutrition connect.
Community Volunteering
Activities built around collective action.
Family Fun Zone
Face painting, bouncy house and more for the children.
Entertainment
Live music, a DJ and MC-led activities throughout the morning.
Health & Wellness
Guided warm-ups, cool-downs and wellness stations.
Corporate Zone
Bring your colleagues and connect with other organisations.
Every Step Creates Impact
Your participation helps MSF raise funds for lifesaving medical and nutrition programmes. MSF works in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable communities, responding to conflict, extreme weather, disease outbreaks and displacement.
Run. Give. Make an Impact.
Everyone Is Welcome
- Running clubs
- Corporate teams
- Families
- Fitness enthusiasts
- Community members
- Partner organisations
- Anyone who cares about humanitarian and environmental action
- Running clubs
- Corporate teams
- Families
- Fitness enthusiasts
- Community members
- Partner organisations
- Anyone who cares about humanitarian and environmental action
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor or cheer from the sidelines, you can be part of the movement.
Bring Your Organisation On Board
Partner with MSF
Run for Humanity gives organisations a way to support humanitarian action while engaging employees, customers and communities.
- Brand visibility before and during the event
- Employee wellness and engagement
- Community and environmental volunteering
- Networking with other partner organisations
- ESG and CSR engagement
- Exhibition and activation space
- Recognition across MSF event communications
- Tree planting in your organisation's name
Sponsorship packages are available at several levels, with benefits tailored to each partnership.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Showcase your organisation, products or services to participants and visitors at Run for Humanity.
Exhibition space: 3m × 3m
Race bib branding
Frequently Asked Questions
28 November 2026, from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Karura Forest, Nairobi.
5KM, 10KM and 21KM.
Runners, families, corporate teams, running clubs and fitness enthusiasts — all paces welcome.
MSF’s humanitarian response and emergency nutrition programmes, alongside awareness of climate change and its health impacts.
Yes — a family fun zone with face painting, a bouncy house and more.
Yes. Packages offer different levels of visibility, engagement and partnership.
Be Part of the Movement
No Borders. Just Run.
On 28 November 2026, join MSF, runners, families, organisations and communities as we run for a healthier, more resilient future.