Every relay team runs from Kapchorwa to Iten — and every team can leave something behind. Together we raise money and gear to support athletes on the ground, managed by the coaches and contacts we know personally.
A continuous relay over two days — 120 km per day.
Four international runners and one local hero per team.
From Kapchorwa (Uganda) across the border to Iten (Kenya).
The 2026 edition, through the heart of East African running.
Each team chooses how it supports athletes in Kapchorwa and Iten.
"Every kilometre can fund a career."
→ Your relay becomes their next step.
Start raising money"A pair of shoes can change a season."
→ Leave your gear where it matters most.
Discuss a donationKapchorwa and Iten are home to champions — and to countless athletes who train just as hard without the same support.
Everything raised through the relay is managed by our local contacts, like coaches, who know the athletes personally and make sure support reaches them directly.
Want to run it yourself? Read the full relay details at raifiki.com.
Tell us about your team and how you'd like to help — money, shoes or something else.
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