Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago
Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago is a running race on October 10–11, 2026 in Chicago, IL.
- Date
- October 10–11, 2026
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run With Champions. Celebrate Pamoja.
Join us during Chicago Marathon Weekend for the Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run — a FREE community event in collaboration with Fleet Feet Chicago, featuring a scenic run along Lake Michigan.
Following the Kenya Marathon Dinner with Champions Night, runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to enjoy a relaxed shakeout run alongside Kenyan athletes, Chicago Marathon participants, and running enthusiasts from around the world.
This fun, social 5K is the perfect opportunity to loosen up your legs before race day, connect with fellow runners, celebrate Kenyan running culture, and experience the joy of moving together.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Run Start: 10:00 a.m.
Distance: 5K
Meeting Location: 1023 South Delano Court, Chicago, IL 60605
Registration: FREE
Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome!
Run for a Purpose:
There is no registration fee for the Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run.
Participants, friends, families, and supporters who would like to make an impact are invited to make an optional donation to the Run With Kenyans – Run Abroad Initiative.
Our fundraising efforts support educational opportunities, youth talent development, and scholarships that help Kenyan children access programs supported through our partnership with the Kenyan Kids Foundation.
Every contribution, regardless of the amount, helps create opportunities for the next generation.
Support the Mission:
❤️ Register for FREE and join us for the Pamoja 5K
🎓 Make an optional DONATION to support the Run Abroad Initiative
👕 Purchase a Run With Kenyans T-shirt and help support our mission
You do not have to participate in the RUN to DONATE or support the initiative. However, you can opt in to participate virtually.
Kenya Marathon Dinner — Dinner with Champions
Kick off this special weekend by joining us for the Kenya Marathon Dinner with Champions and celebrate Kenyan running, culture, community, and the athletes participating in the Chicago Marathon.
Get your Dinner with Champions Information and tickets:
Kenyan Marathon Dinner Info and Tickets
Come run with champions, connect with the global running community, celebrate Pamoja, and help make a meaningful impact.
Run together. Celebrate together. Inspire others.
PAMOJA — TOGETHER.
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About Chicago, IL
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago
- Date
- October 10–11, 2026
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Oct 10, 2026