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Iten — the world capital of running -
Enjoy unique Africa -
Masterclass with Olympic champion Wilfred Bungei -
Supported by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya
Who this camp is for?
- Standard "training plus tourism" camps no longer interest you
- You race from 5 km to marathon and want a step up in your training
- You want to see the system that produces world-class distance runners
- You are ready for 2,400 m altitude and the discipline of a serious training block
- You want to enjoy Africa
For fast runners who want to step up
Olympic locations, not only beautiful routes
The programme includes a trip to Eldoret and training at Kipchoge Keino Stadium, named for one of the founders of modern Kenyan distance running.
HATC — High Altitude Training Centre (Iten)
HATC is the training centre where Olympic medallists have prepared. Not a hotel next to a track — the centre of Iten's running life.
Rooms:
- Single or twin rooms with private shower and toilet
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 400 m tartan track
- 25 m swimming pool
- Gym
- Sauna
- Laundry
Day-to-day
Day 1 — Tue 17 Nov · Nairobi (1,660 m)
- Arrive by 13:20
- Group transfer, hotel check-in
- Walking tour of central Nairobi
Day 4 — Fri 20 Nov · Iten (2,400 m)
- Track session at the Nairobi stadium with Wilfred Bungei
- Transfer to Lake Nakuru, hotel check-in
Day 2 — Wed 18 Nov · Nairobi → Lake Nakuru (1,760 m)
- Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Crossing the Equator
- Transfer to Iten, the world capital of running
Day 3 — Thu 19 Nov · Safari + transfer to Iten
- Morning training session
- Walk through Iten and the local market
Day 5 — Sat 21 Nov · Saturday long run
- Tour of the Kipchoge Keino sports complex
- Optional training at the stadium
- Lunch in central Eldoret
- Transfer to Eldoret airport, flight to Nairobi, hotel
Day 8 — Tue 24 Nov · Eldoret (2,100 m)
- Breakfast, morning walk, souvenirs
- Transfer to Nairobi airport (flights from 14:10)
Day 9 — Wed 25 Nov · Departure
- The traditional Iten Saturday long run with local runners
Day 6 — Sun 22 Nov · Kerio Valley (1,400 m)
Day 7 — Mon 23 Nov · Iten
- Breakfast at Kerio View, plateau walk over the valley
- Drive down the serpentine, village and farm stops
- Optional evening training
- Training day
- Coach masterclass
Camp team
National Olympic Committee of Kenya
Wilfred Bungei — Olympic champion, Beijing 2008 (800 m); World Indoor Champion, Moscow 2006. Delivers the masterclass at the stadium and joins the group at key training sessions.
Head coach
Eugene Krushinin — Professional coach. Working with advanced amatuers since 2017. Leads daily training sessions and technique work. Athletes he coaches have run: Marathon — 2:28; Half marathon — 1:09.
SportHoliday coordinator
Andrew — SportHoliday coordinator is on site for the full programme incl. logistics, group support, daily briefings, and 24/7 contact while in Kenya.
The real Africa
Kenya is not only intervals and altitude. The Lake Nakuru safari, the Equator crossing, the Kerio Valley villages, the local markets — they sit alongside the training, not on top of it.
Nine days inside a country, not a hotel.
Nine days inside a country, not a hotel.
Booking and price
- Masterclass with Olympic champion Wilfred Bungei
- Proffesional coach with the group across all 9 days
- Training at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret
- All training sessions: track, long runs, recovery
- 6 nights at HATC, Iten — single or twin rooms, full board
- 2 nights in Nairobi / near Lake Nakuru with breakfast
- Lake Nakuru safari and Equator crossing
- Group transfer Nairobi → Iten and return
- City tour of Nairobi and Eldoret
- Kerio Valley excursion
- Full access to track, pool, gym, sauna at HATC
- SportHoliday coordinator on site, 24/7 contact
The program includes:
1 980 €
- International flights to and from Nairobi
- e-Visa (~ USD 30, applied online)
- Travel and sports insurance
- Lunches and dinners in Nairobi and at Lake Nakuru
- Personal running equipment
The price does not include:
The camp is built for advanced amateurs. The benchmark is a stable result of 1:35 (men) / 1:50 (women) for the half marathon, or 42:00 (men) / 50:00 (women) for 10 km. If you are close to those numbers but not certain, write to us — we will discuss your training history with the coach and give an honest answer.
The first 3–5 days of the programme are pure adaptation: easy volume, no hard sessions. Pace builds gradually from day four onwards. Most runners handle 2,400 m well when sleep, hydration, and the adaptation rule are respected.
Yes — a Kenyan e-Visa is required. It is applied online in 1–2 weeks and costs roughly USD 30. Your SportHoliday manager will walk you through the application.
There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry to Kenya from most European countries. Some travel doctors recommend hepatitis A and a tetanus/diphtheria booster — this is between you and your physician. A standard first-aid kit and insect repellent are part of the camp supplies.
It is real. Wilfred Bungei is an invited coach on the camp. The masterclass takes place on the stadium and includes a training session, a technique discussion, and a Q&A.
Yes. The group is built of strong amateur runners for whom running is a serious part of life. Daily training and shared meals close the distance quickly — most participants leave the camp with new running contacts.
Cancellation terms follow the standard SportHoliday policy: more than 60 days before the trip, the deposit is non-refundable but the balance is returned; 30 to 60 days before, a partial refund after deducting committed costs; under 30 days, no refund. Full terms on the Cancellation & Refund Policy page.
A local SIM is available at Nairobi or Iten on arrival, with your passport. Prepaid bundles are good value (around €10–20 for 24 GB). Connection in Iten is reliable enough for remote work in free time.