As an outdoor activity, both jogging and running are quite prevalent in Kenya. One can jog alone or in a group. Most lone running happens early in the morning within the housing estate precincts. This is mainly due to proximity and security considerations. But in the evening or during the day, one can use the grounds in most sports clubs and gymkhanas to jog and run.

Lone runs

Some of the places you can run alone include:
Karura Forest: Karura forest is secured with an electric fence. The sanctuary is and managed by Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and supported by Friends of Karura who have placed direction and distance signposts at the junctions of the running trails.https://www.google.co.ke/maps/place/Karura+Forest,+Nairobi/@-1.2366945,36.8130319,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x182f1649550638a7:0xb471e05027cb1b4d!8m2!3d-1.2368076!4d36.8304102?hl=en

Ngong Hills: Ngong Hills, a popular training ground with Kenya’s elite runners and for good reason. At the highest point, it rises to 2400masl which is as good altitude training as would require. However, it is advisable to seek armed escort to reach this high. But the open fields near the gate and on the Kiserian side are quite safe.

Tigoni: In case you are seeking the high altitude training to boost blood count before a major event or when planning to hike a major mountain, the running in Tigoni could be an option. There are sufficient hills to work you cuffs and chest. But undulating tea plantations will soothe you all the way.

Mwea plains: The rice plantations of Mwea are a good place to run especially when rice is ripe. The lush fields offer a tranquilising sensation while the aroma of ripe pishori rice wafts through you wide open nose

There also road runs location around mount Kenya in Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Laikipia, Nyandarua, and Nyeri and Nairobi Arboretum,

Group Runs

In case one wants to do long outdoor runs, the joining a running group is the best option. The organisers are familiar with suitable and interesting trails and road runs for training big running events or just for the thrill of running with other running enthusiasts. Running in a group is also a great way to network Different groups have different distance prevalences that range from 4km to 25km. The day of the week that a run is scheduled and the location may also be a consideration. Some running groups and locations may have membership running fee so it is important to enquire from them before turning up at the venue. Searching the internet for running clubs does not yield much, but at the marathon races, you are likely to find runners donning their running group wear.

Below is a list of some of the more conspicuous running groups