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It was all about coffee, camaraderie, and catching up with running friends on Saturday from Spring Valley Coffee Roastery! Check out some of the photo highlights below. I hope you’re all getting excited for the many runs coming up! Scroll down to find out more, but we have the Mount Kenya Ultra coming up, the Naivasha Relay, and Stan Chart – a jam packed next couple of months! Mount Kenya Ultra Registration closes Tuesday 19th September.

This week’s run – Mount Kenya Ultra!

The day is almost here! You have only until Tuesday (tomorrow) to register, so be sure to register before it’s too late! See below for full details and to register. We have a long list of sponsors, which you can find on the poster below, and we thank them for their support!

Upcoming runs

Mt Kenya Ultra

Time is ticking, and the Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon (Mountain to Mountain) is almost upon us! Registration is now open, and this year it will be BIG! We are partnering with Nyeri County, and have got interest from running clubs outside of Kenya, and from many recreational runners. So be sure to book out your weekend of 23rd September for this unmissable run. You can already register for the Ultra here: https://forms.gle/MFYYBPziRfmz241f9

Naivasha Relay

This a legendary, epic, and unmissable run, taking you on a relay trail run in teams of 9, across more than 90km from Nairobi all the way to Naivasha! Organised every year by the Nairobi Hash House Harriers, we are opening up to members of the Swaras to be part of the Swara team(s). Reach out on clairesimonebaker@gmail.com if you’re interested. There will be a team fee, and fees for transport and food and accommodation, so this is not a normal run (though of course it will be subsidised by the club). The relay will take up the weekend of the 8th October 2023.

Stan Chart

Registration is already open for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, happening on Sunday 29th October, and you can register using the exclusive Swara link here: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6078&agentonly=true&login=true&userid=108667&noback=true

Dear Swaras, 

The weather wasn’t on our side last weekend (unless you like drizzle and grey skies, which some of you probably do), but the former Firepit (now Qmins) provided an actual fire to warm up around! We hope you all enjoyed the run and you will find a wide selection of photo highlights in the Starting Line to enjoy: https://sway.office.com/wKVzCSPU65SMn7df?ref=Link. I hope you’re all getting excited for the many runs coming up! Check out the Starting Line to find out more, but we have the Mount Kenya Ultra coming up, the Naivasha Relay, and Stan Chart – a jam packed next couple of months: https://sway.office.com/wKVzCSPU65SMn7df?ref=Link

This week’s run – Spring Valley Coffee, Springette Office Park, Lower Kabete

This week we’re running from Spring Valley Coffee Roastery at Springette Business Park, Lower Kabete (not the Spring Valley petrol station location) with a majority tarmac run. Distances of 10, 15, 20, and 25km will be available! Always be cautious of traffic, and look out for your own safety, and the safety of your fellow runners. See the Starting Line for full details and to register: https://sway.office.com/wKVzCSPU65SMn7df?ref=Link

Upcoming runs

Mt Kenya Ultra

Time is ticking, and the Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon (Mountain to Mountain) is almost upon us! Registration is now open, and this year it will be BIG! We are partnering with Nyeri County, and have got interest from running clubs outside of Kenya, and from many recreational runners. So be sure to book out your weekend of 23rd September for this unmissable run. You can already register for the Ultra here: https://forms.gle/MFYYBPziRfmz241f9

Naivasha Relay

This a legendary, epic, and unmissable run, taking you on a relay trail run in teams of 9, across more than 90km from Nairobi all the way to Naivasha! Organised every year by the Nairobi Hash House Harriers, we are opening up to members of the Swaras to be part of the Swara team(s). Reach out on clairesimonebaker@gmail.com if you’re interested. There will be a team fee, and fees for transport and food and accommodation, so this is not a normal run (though of course it will be subsidised by the club). The relay will take up the weekend of the 8th October 2023.

Stan Chart

Registration is already open for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, happening on Sunday 29th October, and you can register using the exclusive Swara link here: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6078&agentonly=true&login=true&userid=108667&noback=true

#CoffeeAndRun

Dear Swaras, 

We had a great run, with a group cool-down, at Ridgeways last Saturday, thanks to all who joined. I hope you’re all getting excited for the many runs coming up! Scroll down to find out more, but we have the Mount Kenya Ultra coming up, the Naivasha Relay, and Stan Chart – a jam packed next couple of months! See some photo highlights in the Starting Line: https://sway.office.com/J7GIWibqWqCUcJ7M?ref=Link

This week’s run – Qmins Bar and Kitchen (formerly Hunger’s Nest)

This week we’re running from Qmins, in Langata, with a majority tarmac run. Distances of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30km will be available! Always be cautious of traffic, and look out for your own safety, and the safety of your fellow runners. See the Starting Line for full details and to register: https://sway.office.com/J7GIWibqWqCUcJ7M?ref=Link

Upcoming runs

Mt Kenya Ultra

Time is ticking, and the Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon (Mountain to Mountain) is almost upon us! Registration is now open, and this year it will be BIG! We are partnering with Nyeri County, and have got interest from running clubs outside of Kenya, and from many recreational runners. So be sure to book out your weekend of 23rd September for this unmissable run. You can already register for the Ultra here: https://forms.gle/MFYYBPziRfmz241f9

Naivasha Relay

This a legendary, epic, and unmissable run, taking you on a relay trail run in teams of 9, across more than 90km from Nairobi all the way to Naivasha! Organised every year by the Nairobi Hash House Harriers, we are opening up to members of the Swaras to be part of the Swara team(s). Reach out on clairesimonebaker@gmail.com if you’re interested. There will be a team fee, and fees for transport and food and accommodation, so this is not a normal run (though of course it will be subsidised by the club). The relay will take up the weekend of the 8th October 2023.

Stan Chart

Registration is already open for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, happening on Sunday 29th October, and you can register using the exclusive Swara link here: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6078&agentonly=true&login=true&userid=108667&noback=true

#JustAFeqQmins

Dear Swaras,

You did it! All those who came to Fluorspar to conquer the famous Fluorspar Hill, you did it! Not only did you run up an almost constant slant in the legendary Kerio Valley, BUT you took part in a fantastic Swara run that only happened because all of YOU. There were snacks, there was sweat, there was mursik and mbuzi at the end, and there were a lot of runners out on those hills, to say the least. We want to extend a HUGE thank you to the Rift Valley Swaras who sponsored this run, including subsidising the cost of the transport, and catering for much of the fun and games. We appreciate and thank you all, and are so grateful to you all for showcasing your beautiful part of the country. See some photo highlights in the Starting Line: https://sway.office.com/36QbP26aPoZAzjrt?ref=Link

This week’s run – The Vineyard, Ridgeways

This week we’re running from The Vineyard, in Ridgeways, with a mix of trail and all-weather roads, and minimal tarmac! Distances of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30km will be available! Always be cautious of traffic, and look out for your own safety, and the safety of your fellow runners. See the Starting Line for full details and to register: https://sway.office.com/36QbP26aPoZAzjrt?ref=Link

Upcoming runs

Mt Kenya Ultra

Time is ticking, and the Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon (Mountain to Mountain) is almost upon us! Registration is now open, and this year it will be BIG! We are partnering with Nyeri County, and have got interest from running clubs outside of Kenya, and from many recreational runners. So be sure to book out your weekend of 23rd September for this unmissable run. You can already register for the Ultra here: https://forms.gle/MFYYBPziRfmz241f9

Stan Chart

Registration is already open for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, happening on Sunday 29th October, and you can register using the exclusive Swara link here: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6078&agentonly=true&login=true&userid=108667&noback=true

#HeardItOnTheVineyard

Dear Swaras,

Many of you have already pre-registered for this run (well done you!) but for the rest of you it’s not too late to get your name down for this legendary run, happening this Saturday!! There are still a few spots left on the bus, so hurry, as fast as your legs will allow you.

Link to register: https://forms.gle/LcaMDKSffhjrpkme9

You haven’t made it to the recreational runners list in Kenya if you haven’t done the legendary Fluorspar Run. Dubbed the ‘runner’s rite of passage run’, it is staged from Sego Resort (altitude 1250 m) and takes you on a most scenic route that ends up at Nyaru (altitude 2,750 m) – elevation gain of approx 1,500 m!

Date: 26th August, 2023

Distances: 21, 35 & 43Km

Venue: Sego Safari Lodge

Contact for reservations: Abraham +254 724 521537. Negotiated BB rates/night :

• Single room = 2,500 pp

• Double room = 3,200 per room

Group transport @ 3,000 KSH pp return on first come basis; hired 22 seater Coaster departs 10am Friday from Hurlingham Shell Service Station, return on Sunday 10am.

Bonfire party after the run . Plan to get your groove on for recovery. Mbuzi and Mursik on the house.

Starting times

43km 5am

35km 6am

21km 7am

Link to register and book transport (first come first served): https://forms.gle/LcaMDKSffhjrpkme9

Dear Swaras, 

What beautiful trails, trees, and new Swara branded treats we had this past Saturday at KEFRI! It was a beautiful run, with gentle hills, cool weather, and excellent marking, I hope you’ll all agree. We had the Swara photographers out in full force, so you can check out the photo highlights in the Starting Line. We also had the new Swara singlets – white for men, and pink for ladies (or whichever you choose, no rules apply 😉 ) There are very few left, so be sure to snap one up at this Saturday’s run if you’ve not yet! Limited sizes remaining. See the Starting Line to register: https://sway.office.com/GAqrJe9cZn0u0oOK?ref=Link

This week’s run – Bavaria Gardens, Westlands

This week we’re running from Bavaria Gardens, in Westlands. This will be a town run, so a good chance to practice some speed and some tarmac running, especially after last week’s trail run. Variety, for the Swaras, is the spice of running life! Be sure to register and not miss out on this run. And as always, do not litter. Ever 🙂 The final remaining jackets and singlets will be available for purchase, in limited sizeds- first come first served! Distances of 10, 15, 20, and 25km will be available, with the majority on tarmac! Always be cautious of traffic, and look out for your own safety, and the safety of your fellow runners. See the Starting Line for full details and to register: https://sway.office.com/GAqrJe9cZn0u0oOK?ref=Link

Upcoming runs

Fluorspar

This month’s big out of town run is Fluorspar: Rite of Passage Run.

You haven’t made it to the recreational runners’ list in Kenya if you haven’t done the legendary Fluorspar Run. Dubbed the ‘runner’s rite of passage run’, it is staged from Sego Resort (altitude 1250 m) and takes you on a most scenic route that ends up at Nyaru (altitude 2,750 m) – elevation gain of approx 1,500 m! Date: 26 August, 2023 Distances: 21, 35 & 43Km Venue: Sego Safari Lodge Contact for reservations: Abraham +254 724 521537. Negotiated BB rates/night : • Single room = 2,500 pp • Double room = 3,200 for two Group transport @3K pp return; hired Coaster departs 10am Friday from Hurlingham Shell Service Station, return on Sunday 10am. Transport registration closing soon, register asap! Bonfire party after the run . Plan to get your groove on for recovery. Mbuzi on the house.

If interested in group transport, please email clairesimonebaker@gmail.com, or Whatsapp +33615209676.

Mt Kenya Ultra

As you may have heard on the running grapevine, the Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon (Mountain to Mountain) is coming in just over one month, which will come sooner than we think! Registration is now open, and this year it will be BIG! We are partnering with Nyeri County, and have got interest from running clubs outside of Kenya, and from many recreational runners. So be sure to book out your weekend of 23rd September for this unmissable run. You can already register for the Ultra here: https://forms.gle/MFYYBPziRfmz241f9

Stan Chart

Registration is already open for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, happening on Sunday 29th October, and you can register using the exclusive Swara link here: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6078&agentonly=true&login=true&userid=108667&noback=true

#LetsGoBavarian

You haven’t made it to the recreational runners list in Kenya if you haven’t done the legendary Fluorspar Run. Dubbed the ‘runner’s rite of passage run’, it is staged from Sego Resort (altitude 1250 m) and takes you on a most scenic route that ends up at Nyaru (altitude 2,750 m) – elevation gain of approx 1,500 m!
And you can already register here:  https://forms.gle/LcaMDKSffhjrpkme9

Date: 26th August, 2023
Distances: 21, 35 & 43Km

Venue: Sego Safari Lodge
Contact for reservations: Abraham +254 724 521537. Negotiated BB rates/night :
• Single room = 2,500 pp
• Double room = 3,200 per room

Group transport @ 3,000 KSH pp return on first come basis; hired 22 seater Coaster departs 10am Friday from Hurlingham Shell Service Station, return on Sunday 10am.

Bonfire party after the run . Plan to get your groove on for recovery. Mbuzi and Mursik on the house.
Starting times43km 5am35km 6am21km 7am
Link to register and book transport (first come first served): https://forms.gle/LcaMDKSffhjrpkme9

Dear Swaras,

We had a great run from Villa Park Springs last Saturday – don’t believe me, see the photo highlights in the Starting Line for happy smiling runners! We had some true trail, after a couple of weeks of pounding the tarmac. See some photo highlights in the Starting Line: https://sway.office.com/w9Sx40KX8sj2DV32?ref=Link

This week’s run – KEFRI, Muguga

This week we’re running from KEFRI (Kenya Forestry Research Institute) in Muguga (near Kikuyu). Be sure to register and not miss out on this run. And as always, do not litter. Ever 🙂 Distances of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35km will be available, with the majority in the forest or on trail! See the Starting Line for full details and to register: https://sway.office.com/w9Sx40KX8sj2DV32?ref=Link

Upcoming runs

Fluorspar

This month’s big out of town run is Fluorspar: Rite of Passage Run.

You haven’t made it to the recreational runners’ list in Kenya if you haven’t done the legendary Fluorspar Run. Dubbed the ‘runner’s rite of passage run’, it is staged from Sego Resort (altitude 1250 meters) and takes you on a most scenic route that ends up at Nyaru (altitude 2,750 meters) – elevation gain of approximately 1,500 meters!

Date: 26 August

Venue: Sego Safari Lodge

Accommodation Rates including breakfast:

• Single room = 2,500 pp/night

• Double room = 3,200 for 2 people /night

Call/text Abraham to book your room: +254 724 521537

Distances: 21, 35 & 45Km

Group transport @3K pp return; hired Coaster departs 10am Friday 25th August from Hurlingham Shell Service Station, return on Sunday 27th August. If interested in group transport, please email clairesimonebaker@gmail.com, or Whatsapp +33615209676.

Mt Kenya Ultra

As you may have heard on the running grapevine, the Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon (Mountain to Mountain) is coming in just over two months, which will come sooner than we think! Registration is now open, and this year it will be BIG! We are partnering with Nyeri County, and have got interest from running clubs outside of Kenya, and from many recreational runners. So be sure to book out your weekend of 23rd September for this unmissable run. You can already register for the Ultra here: https://forms.gle/MFYYBPziRfmz241f9

Stan Chart

Registration is already open for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, happening on Sunday 29th October, and you can register using the exclusive Swara link here: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6078&agentonly=true&login=true&userid=108667&noback=true

#KefrillyRillyGoodRun

Dear Swaras,

We had a fantastic run with almost all of Nairobi’s running clubs, and the broader recreational running community, spearheaded by Run Beyond. Thanks to all who showed up, and thank you to Run Beyond/Garmin for sponsoring parking and breakfast for everyone! See some photo highlights in the Starting Line: https://sway.office.com/PYjziXtVnZQAcoAx?ref=Link

This week’s run – Villa Park Springs, Wangige

This week we’re running just within Nairobi, but there will still be some great trails, so we get some variety after last week’s tarmac run. There will be distances of 10 to 30km. Be sure to register and not miss out on this run. And as always, do not litter. Ever 🙂 See Starting Line for full details and to register: https://sway.office.com/PYjziXtVnZQAcoAx?ref=Link

Upcoming runs

As you may have heard on the running grapevine, the Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon (Mountain to Mountain) is coming in just over two months, which will come sooner than we think! Registration will be opening this week, and this year it will be BIG! We are partnering with Nyeri County, and have got interest from running clubs outside of Kenya, and from many recreational runners. So be sure to book out your weekend of 23rd September for this unmissable run. You can already register for the Ultra here: https://forms.gle/MFYYBPziRfmz241f9

Registration is already open for the Standard Chartered Nairobi, happening on Sunday 29th October, and you can register using the exclusive Swara link here: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6078&agentonly=true&login=true&userid=108667&noback=true

#SpringIntoAction

Dear Swaras, and the broader running community, both in Kenya and abroad,
We are delighted to announce the launch of registration for the much anticipated Mount Kenya Ultra Marathon 2023 – Mountain to Mountain. The slogan this year: ‘Feel The Power Of The Mountains Under Your Feet’. This year’s ultra is being organised by the Urban Swaras Running Club in conjunction with the County Government of Nyeri County, and the Mount Kenya Blazers. This is the Urban Swaras’ flagship recreational running event, and will have distances of 25, 50, and 80km. This event is open to both members and non-members, with a registration fee of 1,000ksh payable to Paybill number 400200, account number 40083440, business name Mountain to Mountain Ultra (Coop Bank).

DISTANCE/START TIME/VENUE

80km ….. 4am. Start ….Mt Kenya Naromoru Gate

50km ….6 am Start ….Springs BBQ Restaurant, Brookside Junction, Chaka Town

25km …. 8am start  ….. Golden Gate Hotel Nyahururu Rd

80km Bike race……… 8am Start ………… Mt Kenya Naromoru gate (To liaise with Njagi : 0722759515)

All Finish: Wandare Gate Aberdares, with reception and after party for all runners.

Run Village: Green wood Eco-lodge Nyahururu Rd, Kabiru-ini Forest
– Pick up to start points 1 hour before flag off
– Drop off from Finish Point to run village after run
– T shirt collection from Friday 22nd September, 2023 to morning of Race day, at race village
– Left luggage and parking, and information desk available at run village on race day

Accommodation and transport to be booked individually. More information to be shared on accommodation options.

In filling this form you confirm your attendance for the Mount Kenya Ultra Mountain to Mountain Run of Saturday 23rd September 2023. Form to be completed by Thursday 14th September 2023 (fill in one form for each person, and be sure to pay upon registering for your registration to count): https://forms.gle/siUAdcfjkYbeuNHZ7