
Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Chicago, IL, with an entry fee of $50.
From the Organizer
Run With Champions. Celebrate Pamoja.
Join us during Chicago Marathon Weekend for the Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run! Following The Kenya Marathon Dinner with Champions Night, runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to enjoy a relaxed community run alongside Kenyan athletes, Chicago Marathon participants, and running enthusiasts from around the world.
This fun, social shakeout run is the perfect opportunity to loosen your legs, connect with fellow runners, celebrate Kenyan running culture, and experience the joy of moving together.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Run Start: 10:00 a.m.
Distance: 5K
Location: 150 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605
Run for a Purpose:
Proceeds will support the Run With Kenyans – Run Abroad Initiative, including scholarships that help Kenyan children participate in educational and youth talent-development programs offered by the Kenyan Kids Foundation. By participating, you are helping create life-changing educational opportunities for Kenyan youth.
Kenya Marathon Dinner Special!!!
Participants who register for the Kenyan Marathon Dinner: Dinner with Champions Night will receive 50% off registration for the Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run.
🎫 Click here for event information and Dinner with Champions tickets
Come run with champions, connect with the community, celebrate Pamoja, and make a meaningful impact.
Additional giveaways will include a beautiful Run With Kenyans T-shirt.
Run together. Celebrate together. Inspire others.
Weather
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
63°
Typical Low
50°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Northerly Is, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago
Oct 10, 2026