Kenya Impact 5K
Kenya Impact 5K is a running race on May 8, 2027 in Gainesville, GA, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (253 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Anaweza for Our First Annual 5K & Fun Run!
Come run, walk, or cheer with us at Gainesville’s downtown Midland Greenway as we launch Anaweza’s first annual community 5K benefiting Anaweza Kenya, an organization working to make healthcare and education accessible to underserved communities in rural Kisumu County, Kenya.
5K Run/Walk (All Ages & Abilities Welcome!)
The 5K course is open to participants of all experience levels. Awards will be presented three deep in:
Overall
Master’s
Age group categories
We’ll also have:
A stroller division award
A four-legged friend division (starts at 8:05 AM), with a prize for the first dog-and-owner team to cross the finish line
1K (.6 mile) Fun Run
Perfect for kids and families!
Registration includes:
Event t-shirt
Finisher award
T-shirt deadline for guaranteed sizing: April 27
Teams are encouraged! Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and join the fun. Special recognition will be given to:
The largest team
The team that raises the most donations in support of Anaweza’s mission
Schedule
7:00 AM — Packet pickup opens
7:45 AM — Pre-race meeting at the start line
8:00 AM — 5K begins
8:05 AM — Four-legged friend division begins
8:45 AM — Fun Run begins
9:00 AM — Awards ceremony (Amphitheater area)
Free parking is available near the Greenway.
Come be part of a fun, upbeat community event and help make a meaningful impact in Kenya!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gainesville, GA
City Elevation
1,237 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Kenya Impact 5K
May 8, 2027