Kick for Kenya and Clean Water 5k

Please join us on Saturday morning, May 23, for the 2026 Kick for Kenya 5K!

Run or walk for a cause – proceeds will be used to fund planning and execution of community development training and projects in rural southeastern Kenya in partnership with Kenya Kids (US-based nonprofit), the Touch Africa Child Education Project (TACEP, a Kenyan NGO), and other local Kenyan community partners. Funds raised will be invested where needed most, in particular to provide educational opportunities, improve public health, and address food and water insecurity. Our Kenyan partners’ long-term vision includes construction and development of a community center with dedicated space for field staff offices, tutoring and counseling services, animal husbandry and agricultural demonstration plots, and hosting speakers/conferences for educational instruction and vocational training, as well as on-site housing for children or families in need and short-term international visitors.

Race Notes:

• Registration, Entry Fees, and Donations

  • Early bird pricing is $35 per entrant registered by April 15.
    • Note that all but the first $10 of the entry fee (which goes to cover race costs) is considered tax deductible.
  • Entry fee goes up to $40 on April 16 (the cost to provide a K-8 child in Kenya with education for a month) and $45 (cost to provide day high school for a child in Kenya) the week of the race (Monday, May 18, through raceday morning).
  • Additional donations (any amount) also welcome.
  • Although race day registration will be available, pre-registration is highly encouraged so we can start on time and ensure we have sufficient bib numbers, timing chips, and post-race food for everyone!

• Packet Pickup and Parking

  • Pre-race packet pickup will be available at two times and locations:
    • Eastwind Community Church lobby (4750 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID  83716) before and after the 9 AM, 10:30 AM, and Noon services (~8:30 AM – 1:30 PM) on Sunday, May 17
    • Fleet Feet Treasure Valley’s Meridian location in The Village (3573 E. Longwing Lane, #105, Meridian, ID  83646), Noon-6 PM on Friday, May 22
  • Day of race packet pickup will run 8-9 AM in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot on Saturday, May 23.
  • Day of race parking will be available across the street at Eagle Christian Church (4601 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID  83716).
    • Note that because the start/finish line is located in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot, the lot will be closed from 8 AM to noon, so please plan accordingly.
  • Carpooling or biking to the race is highly encouraged.

• Race

  • Start/finish in the Eastwind Community Church Parking lot.

  • Starting gun will go off promptly at 9:30 AM!

  • Course runs out and back along the Surprise Valley bike path to the turnaround near Highway 21.

• Amenities

  • Accurate out-and-back course on flat, scenic bike path
  • Course marshals at all intersections for traffic control
  • Mile splits
  • Aid station near turnaround
  • Post-race food and party
  • Great prizes for top finishers and more!

• Course Records

  • Open
    • Men: Erik Teig, 15:43 (2022)
    • Women: Amanda Dunne, 19:58 (2022)
  • Kids (12 and under)
    • Boys: Nate Drescher, 22:45 (2024)
    • Girls: Nadia Kouskov, 21:41 (2023)
  • Youth (13-19)
    • Boys: Luke Drescher and Royal Colley, 17:58 (2023)
    • Girls: Nora Robinson, 22:15 (2023)
  • Masters (40+)
    • Men: Ben Gall, 16:57 (2025)
    • Women: Amanda Dunne, 20:55 (2024)
  • Seniors (50+)
    • Men: John Foster, 17:05 (2025)
    • Women: Holli Gappa, 28:22 (2022)
  • Grand Masters (60+)
    • Men: David Williams, 23:12 (2023)
    • Women: Lois Allen, 28:32 (2023)
  • Veterans (70+)
    • Men: Larry RIch, 28:03 (2025)
    • Women: Gail Langseth, 29:40 (2024)