Kenya Impact 5K
About the Event
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!
Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the Kenya Impact 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Gainesville.
Races Offered
Running
5K Run/Walk
5K Run/Walk, No shirt
Kids Fun Run
Virtual 5K
Virtual 5K, No shirt
About Gainesville
Kenya Impact 5K takes place in Gainesville, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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