Kick for Kenya

Please join us on Saturday morning, May 22, for the 2027 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. Funds raised will be invested where needed most, in particular to provide educational opportunities, improve public health, and address food and water insecurity. 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, animal husbandry and agricultural demonstration plots, and hosting speakers/conferences for educational instruction and vocational training, as well as on-site housing for children or families in need and short-term international visitors.

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.
• Entry Fee Increase: Goes up to $40 on April 16 (the cost to provide a K-8 child in Kenya with education for a month) and $45 (cost to provide day high school for a child in Kenya) the week of the race (Monday, May 17, through race day morning).
• Donations Welcome: Additional donations (any amount) also welcome.
• Pre-Registration: Although race day registration will be available, pre-registration is highly encouraged so we can start on time and ensure we have sufficient bib numbers, timing chips, and post-race food for everyone!

Packet Pickup and Parking

• Packet Pickup: Pre-race packet pickup will be available at two times and locations:
  • Eastwind Community Church lobby (4750 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716) before and after the 9 AM, 10:30 AM, and Noon services (~8:30 AM - 1:30 PM) on Sunday, May 16.
  • Fleet Feet Treasure Valley's Meridian location in The Village (3573 E. Longwing Lane, #105, Meridian, ID 83646), Noon-6 PM on Friday, May 21.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Will run 8-9 AM in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot on Saturday, May 22.
• Day of Race Parking: Available across the street at Eagle Christian Church (4601 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716).
  • Parking Note: The start/finish line is located in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot, which will be closed from 8 AM to noon, so please plan accordingly.
• Carpooling/Biking: Carpooling or biking to the race is highly encouraged.

Race

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

Amenities

• Course Type: Accurate out-and-back course on flat, scenic bike path.
• Traffic Control: Course marshals at all intersections for traffic control.
• Mile Splits: Mile splits will be provided.
• Post-Race Food: Includes food and party with great prizes for top finishers and more!

Course Records

• Open:
  • Men: Austen Apperson, 15:20 (2026)
  • Women: Amanda Dunne, 19:58 (2022)
• Kids (12 and under):
  • Boys: Jack Alexander, 21:05 (2026)
  • 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: Amy Ray, 26:58 (2026)
• Grand Masters (60+):
  • Men: Rafael Lara, 23:00 (2026)
  • Women: Lois Allen, 28:32 (2023)
• Veterans (70+):
  • Men: Larry Rich, 28:03 (2025)
  • Women: Gail Langseth, 29:40 (2024)

For more information, please visit the race page: Kick for Kenya 5K.