Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon 2026

The Obesity Awareness Charity Walk & Half Marathon 2026 is a flagship public health initiative organized to combat the rising burden of obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kenya. Scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Ballmania Utawala in Nairobi, the event centers around the theme "Outrun the Risks: Beat NCDs Step by Step". Key Event Details • Distance Categories: Designed for all fitness levels, participants can choose from 5KM, 10KM, 15KM, or 21KM (Half Marathon) tracks for walking or running. • Health & Wellness Offerings: The event provides free health screenings (including Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and BMI checks) alongside professional Nutrition counseling. • Fitness Sessions: The day includes high-energy fitness Zumba and Katabox sessions. • Community & Turnout: The marathon expects over 3,000 participants, ranging from healthcare professionals and corporate teams to fitness enthusiasts and families. • Registration Perks: Registered runners receive an official event T-shirt, a custom finisher medal, and full on-route medical support. All proceeds go toward local preventive health counseling and expanding community obesity awareness. Exhibitors & vendors booths are going for Kshs 5,000/= and Kshs 10,000/=. The charity component is intended to extend the impact beyond event day, supporting obesity awareness campaigns, nutrition education in schools and communities, free BMI and health screening programmes, and support for disadvantaged participants, while contributing to the development of future editions of the initiative. For enquiries call: 0704 770 078 OR visit https://nutritiontherapybylucy.co.ke/obesity-awareness-charity-walk/

01 November 2026