The red dirt has settled on a historic milestone for us. This was our first-ever open camp held in May, and it certainly did not disappoint!
We welcomed a high-energy group of 6 runners to the “Home of Champions”. While they all set off on their journeys individually, they quickly formed a tight-knit running community. It was the perfect reminder that you may arrive in Iten solo, but you always leave as part of a global family.
May Camp at a Glance
- Dates: May 24th to June 6th, 2026.
- The Location: High Altitude Training Centre (HATC), Iten, Kenya.
- The Tribe: 6 energetic runners representing 5 different countries: Malaysia, USA, Lebanon, Italy, and the UK.
- The Demographics: A dynamic group with ages ranging from 24 to 42.
- Solo Power: 100% of the group traveled solo!
Unforgettable Moments
The Iten Training
Under the expert guidance of Coach Richard Mukche, the group truly took their training to the next level:
- Endurance: Tackling the notorious, rolling red hills of Moiben Road.
- Technique: Mastering running drills to perfect biomechanics and form.
- Intensity: Jumping directly into the world-famous, high-octane Thursday Boston Fartlek.
Exclusive Access & Heritage
- Coaches’ Corner & Athlete Talks: The team soaked up invaluable wisdom during interactive coaching talks with Richard Mukche and David Marus (Volare Sports coach), alongside an inspiring athlete Q&A session with Evans Kipkoech.
- Cultural Heritage: The group toured the historic St. Patrick’s High School and learned deeply about the Kenyan way of life from our Head of Guest Relations, Willy Songok.
- Community Connection: We spent meaningful time learning about the incredible community work GEF has been doing to support the local area.
From Our Runners
“This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Everything was perfect: the training program, coaches, site visits, food, safety, and the warmth of the staff. If you were to ask for one area of improvement, I honestly couldn’t name one; everything was excellent.” — Lama Abi Mosleh
“Absolutely loved every second of this week with the Kenya Experience team. Everything was flawlessly organized, the people were incredibly welcoming, and the setting was truly breathtaking. Being immersed in the best running culture in the world was inspiring and unforgettable. I can’t recommend this experience enough.” — Filippo Perin
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Experience Iten with Us
Around 90% of our guests arrive solo (and this May, it was 100%!). We handle all the details so you can focus entirely on your running and cultural immersion.
Lock It In: Secure your spot for an upcoming running camp with a £200 transferable deposit.
All-Inclusive Ease: Full-board accommodation at HATC, airport transfers from Eldoret (EDL), expert coaching, and guided runs.
Flexible Bookings: 1 and 2-week options are available.
