What's Included?

Kenya Experience

When you book a camp with us, everything you need for a successful, enjoyable, and stress-free training camp is taken care of. At Kenya Experience, your running camp will combine optimised training, a supportive environment, and full immersion into the unique culture of Iten — the Home of Champions.

Kenya Experience Camps include full board accommodation at the High Altitude Training Centre, with freshly prepared meals each day, designed to fuel your training and recovery. You will benefit from a structured training programme led by our experienced coaching team and supported by local Kenyan pacers, who bring the spirit of Iten to life. All training is carefully planned and fully adaptable to suit different abilities and goals.

In addition to running, your experience includes strength, mobility and technique sessions, educational workshops, and cultural excursions, giving you a deeper insight into Kenyan life and training philosophies. You will also enjoy full use of the camp facilities, including the swimming pool, gym, sauna, and communal areas.

To make your arrival and departure as smooth as possible, airport transfers to and from Eldoret International Airport are also included as part of your training camp. Our team will be there to meet you and ensure you arrive at the camp safely and stress-free.

With Kenya Experience you are fully supported from the moment you enquire until the moment you head home; a team of dedicated staff will make your time in Kenya unforgettable, whether you’re chasing a personal best, building your fitness, or simply experiencing the magic of training in Iten.

Location – Iten, Kenya

Train at 2,400m altitude in the world’s most famous distance running town
Perfect climate for good quality training year round
Immerse yourself in an authentic Kenyan running environment
Safe and welcoming local community and local training groups
Direct access to endless dirt trails, quiet roads, and stunning scenery
Cultural excursions included to explore the local area

Accommodation – High Altitude Training Centre

Comfortable full board accommodation in deluxe twin or single rooms with en-suite bathrooms
Daily nutritious meals prepared with local produce by in-house chefs
Access to a fully equipped gym, sauna, track, and 25m swimming pool
Safe, secure campus ideal for training and recovery
Laundry services and free WiFi available on site
Access to on-site physio therapists and sports massage therapists

Training & Coaching

Structured training programme which can be adapted to suit all ability levels
Professional coaching support from experienced staff
Group runs and workouts paced by local Kenyan runners
Practical sessions, drills, mobility, and strength classes
Seminars & workshops covering Kenyan training principles
Q&A’s with local elite athletes and guest coaches

The standard cost includes:

Full board accommodation at the High Altitude Training Centre
Full use of facilities including gym, pool, sauna, and lounge areas
Structured coaching programme with running, strength, and technique sessions
Guided runs led by local Kenyan athletes
Cultural activities including seminars, elite athlete Q&As, and visits to local training camps
Return airport transfers between Eldoret and Iten
Professional camp photography provided as a free digital download
Comprehensive pre-camp support from our UK-based office team
Full financial protection and insurance cover for peace of mind

Optional Additional Costs:

Single Occupancy Rooms (Very limited supply)
Additional accommodation beyond 2 week camp
Lake Nakuru Safari (1 day trip on the camp’s rest day from training)

What is not included:

International and domestic airfare
Visa
Insurance
Purchases of a personal nature and drinks and snacks outside of meal times

Camp Activities

The following activities take place during the camp in addition to the training and coaching. They are all optional and if you prefer to rest between training sessions there is no pressure to take part.

Seminars and discussions with coaches

Our coaching team will host seminars, Q&A’s & Coaches Corner sessions to teach you everything you need to know about Kenyan running and to learn from our expert team’s experience.

Meet the stars

We will bring in a local guest runner to talk exclusively to you about their life and career. This is your chance to question a world class runner on their training and racing experiences. With so many to choose from your guest visit is sure to be from a truly exciting athlete.

Excursions and Hikes

If you have any energy left after the training then Willy and his team love to take you to explore the local area. Short hike to a waterfall anyone?

St Patricks High School

St Patricks can hold claim to be the greatest running school of all time. With school records that most nations would be proud of and Olympians and world record holders among their alumni. St Patricks is widely acclaimed as having started the Iten running phenomena. The St Patricks school grounds pays homage to its own illustrious past, and it is the current home to the legendary coach Brother Colm O’Connell and world 800m record holder David Rudisha.

Fartlek

Observe and join in with Iten’s famous Fartlek workout around the trails of the Iten countryside.

Visit to local runners home

Visit the home of a local runner in Iten and experience the famed Kenyan hospitality. A local runner allows you a glimpse into their world for a personal touch of Kenyan hospitality

GEF Morning

Our Charity Partners Gathimba Edwards Foundation show you around some of their local projects and show you the difference that your support is making to local families.

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Our running camps provide an inspirational location, expert coaching and a supportive group environment for runners of all levels.

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