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Kenya Experience

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.