Run For Unity,
Run For Community!
Welcome to the Kitengela Community Run! Started as a Catholic parish initiative in 2024, we bring people together to do something amazing. Every single shilling raised helps brilliant students stay in school and provides urgent food and medicine to families in need. Let’s change lives together, step by step!
⏱️ Time Left Until the Big Race Starts:
📍 Where
Dr. Likimani Pri School, Kitengela
📅 When
Saturday, 22nd August 2026
Official 2026 Event Banner • Click Buttons to Join Below
Growing Stronger Since 2024
Look at what we have achieved together since the very first day!
Where It Started
St. Monica Catholic Church realized many local children were dropping out of school because their parents couldn’t pay fees. We held our first community run to lift them up!
Helping More Families
Our second year grew bigger! We improved our registration systems and reached out to more families in Kitengela to provide clean health access, food support, and basic needs.
The 3rd Edition!
This year, we are expecting over 2,500 runners! We have set up easy online tracking tools to ensure every single shilling goes exactly where it is promised.
Our Heart and Goal
Our Vision
To build a community where no child misses school due to lack of money, and no family goes hungry or suffers alone through tough times.
Our Mission
To bring together businesses, schools, churches, and everyday runners once a year to pool resources that pay school tuition and supply crisis packages directly to local homes.
How Your Money Directly Helps
We split the money we raise between two critical community support programs:
Kuza Elimu Foundation
This program pays school fees directly to schools for bright kids whose parents can’t afford them. It keeps children in the classroom, gets them text books, and helps them build a better future instead of being sent home.
Action: School Fees SupportSt. Vincent De Paul Society
This is our immediate parish help network. When a family hits an emergency—like severe sickness or zero food—this team goes straight to their home with nutritional food packs, medical help, and urgent care.
Action: Emergency Home ReliefReady to Change Lives? Choose Below:
Pick the choice that fits you best and click the big button to join instantly!
Register as a Runner or Walker
Come run or walk on our fun community tracks! Your entry fee gets you an official running T-shirt, a runner number bib, and a beautiful finisher medal at the finish line.
✔️ Includes official running T-shirt
✔️ Hydration & water points along the road
✔️ Finisher medal at the finish line
Safe and official booking via SmartParish Portal
Become a Corporate Partner
Showcase your company logo on our event shirts and main route banners. Put up an exhibition booth at the running village to engage with thousands of local consumers.
⭐ Official verification for company records
⭐ Group tickets package for your staff members
📢 Note: Business packages are tiered based on sponsorship size to ensure maximum impact for your contribution.
Direct review intake by our Steering Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the run.
1. Do I have to be Catholic to join?
No! Everyone is welcome. While St. Monica Catholic Church organizes it, the run is open to all neighbors, schools, and businesses who want to support local families.
2. Exactly when and where does the run happen?
The main event is on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It will start and end at Dr. Likimani Primary School in Kitengela. Arrive early in the morning!
3. Where can I see the route map and layout?
The physical route map and running tracks will be clearly displayed on large boards at the venue entrance and across our local community centers.
4. How do I get my running T-shirt and number bib?
Once you register online using the SmartParish link, you will get a text message confirmation. Bring that text to St. Monica Church a week before the run to collect your physical kit.
5. Can I walk instead of running the whole way?
Yes, absolutely! We have dedicated walking tracks. Families, children, and elderly community members are highly encouraged to walk together for unity.
6. Where does my registration money go?
Every shilling goes into two clean funds: Kuza Elimu Foundation (which pays direct school fees for needy children) and St. Vincent De Paul Society (which buys emergency food and medicine).
7. How are the students chosen for school fees support?
The organizers review local applications to find bright, vulnerable students who are about to drop out due to fees. Payments go directly to school bank accounts.
8. Is the online payment portal safe to use?
Yes, the registration button links to the official automated SmartParish portal. It uses secure bank-level systems to safely record your payment and pledge details instantly.
9. What if my company wants to become a major sponsor?
Click the yellow “Open Sponsor Form” button above. Fill out your details, and our community steering committee will contact you to add your corporate logo onto our shirts and tracks.
10. What corporate benefits do corporate sponsors receive?
Sponsors get public marketing exposure, their company logo printed on event shirts, banners placed along the running paths, and complimentary team entries.
11. Will there be water and medical help on the route?
Yes! We have hydration points with fresh drinking water every few kilometers, along with standby first-aid ambulances to keep every single participant completely safe.
12. Do I get a medal if I finish the run or walk?
Yes! Every single registered participant who hits the finish line at Dr. Likimani Primary School will receive a beautiful, commemorative finisher medal.
13. Can we register as a large group or school team?
Yes! You can add multiple runners on the online SmartParish portal. For corporate block entries, please fill out our sponsor Google form to get a personalized package.
14. What should I wear on the event morning?
Please wear your official 3rd Edition Kitengela Community Run T-shirt, comfortable running or walking shoes, and track pants or shorts. Come ready to smile!
15. Who can I contact if I hit a technical payment error?
You can drop a direct message to our technical steering panel at the parish desk, or simply visit the St. Monica Church office in Kitengela for rapid, hands-on help.
16. What happens if it rains on the morning of the run?
The event will go on rain or shine! A bit of morning rain will not stop our community from coming together for this great cause. Just wear a light jacket and come ready!