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Running in Kenya is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Kenya—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Karura Forest – Waterfall loop from Gigiri
Expert
02:07
10.7 mi
Waterfall – Stream trail loop from Gigiri
Intermediate
01:07
5.67 mi
Running loop from New Muthaiga
Intermediate
00:38
3.48 mi
Diani Sea Lodge loop from Kona ya Musa
Intermediate
01:30
7.74 mi
Atrium Circle - Arboretum loop from Hurlingham
Intermediate
01:03
6.24 mi
Univ of Nairobi loop from Nairobi West
Expert
02:00
12.0 mi
Karura Forest loop from Gigiri
Intermediate
00:54
4.69 mi
Atrium Circle - Arboretum loop from Kilimani
Intermediate
01:04
6.31 mi
Stream trail loop from Gigiri
Intermediate
00:37
3.15 mi
Running loop from Lavington
Intermediate
00:58
5.74 mi
Running loop from Kilimani
Intermediate
00:52
5.13 mi
Running loop from Karen
Intermediate
00:41
4.07 mi
Diani Sea Lodge loop from Diani Beach
Intermediate
01:30
7.74 mi
Waterfall loop from Ruaraka
Intermediate
00:58
4.89 mi
Running loop from Westlands
Intermediate
01:04
6.36 mi
Univ of Nairobi loop from Kileleshwa
Intermediate
01:15
7.37 mi
Karura Forest – Stream trail loop from Gigiri
Intermediate
01:11
6.37 mi
Running loop from Loresho
Intermediate
00:53
5.25 mi
Waterfall loop from Gigiri
Intermediate
00:55
4.66 mi
Atrium Circle - Arboretum loop from Kileleshwa
Intermediate
00:47
4.60 mi

The 20 best runs in Kenya

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    Karura Forest – Waterfall loop from Gigiri

    Expert
    02:07
    10.7 mi
    5.1 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Waterfall – Stream trail loop from Gigiri

    Intermediate
    01:07
    5.67 mi
    5.1 mph
    275 ft
    250 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Running loop from New Muthaiga

    Intermediate
    00:38
    3.48 mi
    5.5 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    Diani Sea Lodge loop from Kona ya Musa

    Intermediate
    01:30
    7.74 mi
    5.1 mph
    50 ft
    50 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Atrium Circle - Arboretum loop from Hurlingham

    Intermediate
    01:03
    6.24 mi
    5.9 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Univ of Nairobi loop from Nairobi West

    Expert
    02:00
    12.0 mi
    6.0 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Karura Forest loop from Gigiri

    Intermediate
    00:54
    4.69 mi
    5.3 mph
    175 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8

    Atrium Circle - Arboretum loop from Kilimani

    Intermediate
    01:04
    6.31 mi
    5.9 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    Stream trail loop from Gigiri

    Intermediate
    00:37
    3.15 mi
    5.1 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Running loop from Lavington

    Intermediate
    00:58
    5.74 mi
    5.9 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Running loop from Kilimani

    Intermediate
    00:52
    5.13 mi
    5.9 mph
    300 ft
    300 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Running loop from Karen

    Intermediate
    00:41
    4.07 mi
    6.0 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Diani Sea Lodge loop from Diani Beach

    Intermediate
    01:30
    7.74 mi
    5.1 mph
    50 ft
    50 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    14

    Waterfall loop from Ruaraka

    Intermediate
    00:58
    4.89 mi
    5.1 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Running loop from Westlands

    Intermediate
    01:04
    6.36 mi
    6.0 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    16
    16

    Univ of Nairobi loop from Kileleshwa

    Intermediate
    01:15
    7.37 mi
    5.9 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    17

    Karura Forest – Stream trail loop from Gigiri

    Intermediate
    01:11
    6.37 mi
    5.3 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Running loop from Loresho

    Intermediate
    00:53
    5.25 mi
    5.9 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19

    Waterfall loop from Gigiri

    Intermediate
    00:55
    4.66 mi
    5.1 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Atrium Circle - Arboretum loop from Kileleshwa

    Intermediate
    00:47
    4.60 mi
    5.8 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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