Run With Champions. Celebrate Pamoja. Join us during Chicago Marathon Weekend for the Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run! Following The Kenya Marathon Dinner with Champions Night, runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to enjoy a relaxed community run alongside Kenyan athletes, Chicago Marathon participants, and running enthusiasts from around the world. This fun, social shakeout run is the perfect opportunity to loosen your legs, connect with fellow runners, celebrate Kenyan running culture, and experience the joy of moving together. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m. Run Start: 10:00 a.m. Distance: 5K Location: 150 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605 Run for a Purpose: Proceeds will support the Run With Kenyans – Run Abroad Initiative , including scholarships that help Kenyan children participate in educational and youth talent-development programs offered by the Kenyan Kids Foundation . By participating, you are helping create life-changing educational opportunities for Kenyan youth. Kenya Marathon Dinner Special!!! Participants who register for the Kenyan Marathon Dinner : Dinner with Champions Night will receive 50% off registration for the Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run. 🎫 Click here for event information and Din ner with Champions tickets Come run with champions, connect with the community, celebrate Pamoja, and make a meaningful impact. Additional giveaways will include a beautiful Run With Kenyans T-shir t. Run together. Celebrate together. Inspire others.
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When is Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago 2026 — Chicago, IL?
Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago 2026 — Chicago, IL takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Chicago, Illinois.
Where is Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago 2026 — Chicago, IL held?
Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run – Chicago 2026 — Chicago, IL is held at 150 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago, Illinois.
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