Kick for Kenya

Race Details

Please join us on Saturday morning, May 23, for the 2026 Kick for Kenya 5K!

Run or walk for a cause: Proceeds will be used to fund planning and execution of community development training and projects in rural southeastern Kenya in partnership with Kenya Kids (US-based nonprofit), the Touch Africa Child Education Project (TACEP, a Kenyan NGO), and other local Kenyan community partners.

• Investment Focus: Funds raised will be invested where needed most, particularly to provide educational opportunities, improve public health, and address food and water insecurity.
• Long-term Vision: Our Kenyan partners' long-term vision includes construction and development of a community center for various educational and supportive services.

For more information, visit the race page.

Race Notes

• Registration, Entry Fees, and Donations

  • Early Bird Pricing: $35 per entrant registered by April 15. Note that all but the first $10 of the entry fee (which goes to cover race costs) is considered tax deductible.
  • Entry Fee Increase: Fee goes up to $40 on April 16 and $45 from May 18 through race day.
  • Additional Donations: Any amount is welcome.
  • Pre-registration Encouraged: Although race day registration will be available, pre-registration is highly encouraged to ensure we have sufficient resources.

• Packet Pickup and Parking

  • Pre-race Pickup: Available at Eastwind Community Church on May 17 and Fleet Feet in Meridian on May 15.
  • Race Day Pickup: Runs 8-9 AM at Eastwind Community Church parking lot.
  • Parking Location: Available across the street at Eagle Christian Church. Plan accordingly as Eastwind lot will be closed from 8 AM to noon.
  • Alternative Transportation: Carpooling or biking to the race is highly encouraged.

• Race Overview

  • Start/Finish Location: Eastwind Community Church Parking lot.
  • Starting Time: The starting gun will go off promptly at 9:30 AM!
  • Course Description: Runs out and back along the Surprise Valley bike path to the turnaround near Highway 21.

• Amenities

  • Course Accuracy: Accurate out-and-back course on flat, scenic bike path.
  • Traffic Control: Course marshals at all intersections.
  • Mile Splits: Provided for participant tracking.
  • Post-Race Activities: Enjoy food and a party with great prizes for top finishers!

• Course Records

  • Open:
    • Men: Erik Teig, 15:43 (2022)
    • Women: Amanda Dunne, 19:58 (2022)
  • Kids (12 and under):
    • Boys: Nate Drescher, 22:45 (2024)
    • Girls: Nadia Kouskov, 21:41 (2023)
  • Youth (13-19):
    • Boys: Luke Drescher and Royal Colley, 17:58 (2023)
    • Girls: Nora Robinson, 22:15 (2023)
  • Masters (40+):
    • Men: Ben Gall, 16:57 (2025)
    • Women: Amanda Dunne, 20:55 (2024)
  • Seniors (50+):
    • Men: John Foster, 17:05 (2025)
    • Women: Holli Gappa, 28:22 (2022)
  • Grand Masters (60+):
    • Men: David Williams, 23:12 (2023)
    • Women: Lois Allen, 28:32 (2023)
  • Veterans (70+):
    • Men: Larry Rich, 28:03 (2025)
    • Women: Gail Langseth, 29:40 (2024)