Overview

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for: your Kenya Athletic training tour starts here.

Joining our 11-days/10-nights running and training program, with a wildlife safari across Kenya’s iconic destinations by the end of the running week. This program will elevate your experience and bring you a little adventure visiting the Aberdare National Park, Hells Gate national Park at Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara.

See the full program, in the PDF file.

Se more about KATA (Kenyan Athletics Training Academy) below:

The KATA Running Retreat offers an unparalleled experience for runners in Kenya, combining expert coaching, scenic training environments, and personalized goal support. In Kenya, the retreat is held at the renowned Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) in Thika, providing access to world-class Kenyan coaches and athletes. The retreat emphasizes personal improvement, cultural immersion, and community, welcoming runners of all levels to elevate their performance and enjoy an inspiring journey.

The Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) in Thika, Kenya (just an hour from Nairobi) offers a unique Running Retreat experience, where guests train alongside elite Kenyan athletes. Our dedicated KATA staff and talented Kenyan athletes, many of whom are professional runners, are here to help you achieve your personal running goals.

Learn to Run Like a Kenyan Athlete by joining our KATA Running Program!

Train with Us, and stay in one of our six private guest rooms, each featuring a comfortable double bed, a private bathroom, and a shower. KATA also have other rooms, including accommodations for staff athletes, an office, massage room, Runners Lounge with a large TV screen, an Olympic-style Dining Hall, a laundry room, a kitchen, and a spacious courtyard.

For Dedicated Athletes

KATA is exclusively for athletes focused on improving their race times, setting personal records, or aspiring to become better Athletes. The KATA team brings extensive experience to guide you. Training sessions cover a range of distances, from sprints, 100 meters, middle distances, to ultra-marathons, ensuring a well-rounded approach to your development. The team of 20-28 Kenyan athlete’s trains alongside our guests, creating a motivating atmosphere.

Cultural Immersion:

Beyond physical training, KATA offers cultural experiences that immerse you in Kenyan traditions and local running culture, providing a holistic, enriching stay.

What to Expect at KATA

KATA’s training programs cover distances from 100m to ultra-marathons. We provide:

1. Clean, comfortable accommodations with daily housekeeping and weekly laundry.
2. A nourishing Kenyan runner’s diet for peak performance.
3. Coaching tailored to help each athlete reach their potential.
4. Inspiration from being surrounded by dedicated runners.
5. Programs designed to jumpstart your training and elevate you to the next level.

NOTICE: All tours have fixed departure dates, but it is possible to book you own dates for private tours on request. See details below.