Kick for Kenya

Race Overview

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.

Impact Focus: Funds raised will be invested where needed most, in particular 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 with dedicated space for field staff offices, tutoring and counseling services, and more.

Race Notes

• Registration, Entry Fees, and Donations

  • Early Bird Pricing: $35 per entrant registered by April 15.
  • Tax Deductible: Note that all but the first $10 of the entry fee (which goes to cover race costs) is considered tax deductible.
  • Registration Increase: Entry fee goes up to $40 on April 16 and $45 on race week (Monday, May 18, through race day).
  • Pre-registration Encouraged: Although race day registration will be available, pre-registration is highly encouraged to ensure a smooth race.

• Packet Pickup and Parking

  • Pre-race Pickup: Available at Eastwind Community Church on Sunday, May 17, and Fleet Feet Treasure Valley on Friday, May 22.
  • Race Day Pickup: Runs from 8-9 AM in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot.
  • Parking Availability: Available across the street at Eagle Christian Church: plan accordingly.
  • Carpooling Encouraged: Biking or carpooling to the race is highly encouraged.

• Race Details

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

• Amenities

  • Course Quality: Accurate out-and-back course on flat, scenic bike path.
  • Traffic Control: Course marshals at all intersections for traffic control.
  • Mile Splits: Available throughout the course.
  • Post-race Food: Food and party available for all participants.

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)

For more details and to register, visit Kick for Kenya 5K.