Join Anaweza for Our First Annual 5K & Fun Run!
Come run, walk, or cheer with us at Gainesville’s downtown Midland Greenway as we launch Anaweza’s first annual community 5K benefiting Anaweza Kenya, an organization working to make healthcare and education accessible to underserved communities in rural Kisumu County, Kenya.
5K Run/Walk (All Ages & Abilities Welcome!)
The 5K course is open to participants of all experience levels. Awards will be presented three deep in:
Overall
Master’s
Age group categories
We’ll also have:
A stroller division award
A four-legged friend division (starts at 8:05 AM), with a prize for the first dog-and-owner team to cross the finish line
1K (.6 mile) Fun Run
Perfect for kids and families!
Registration includes:
Event t-shirt
Finisher award
T-shirt deadline for guaranteed sizing: April 27
Teams are encouraged! Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and join the fun. Special recognition will be given to:
The largest team
The team that raises the most donations in support of Anaweza’s mission
Schedule
7:00 AM — Packet pickup opens
7:45 AM — Pre-race meeting at the start line
8:00 AM — 5K begins
8:05 AM — Four-legged friend division begins
8:45 AM — Fun Run begins
9:00 AM — Awards ceremony (Amphitheater area)
Free parking is available near the Greenway.
Come be part of a fun, upbeat community event and help make a meaningful impact in Kenya!
May 08, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
May 08, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
May 08, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
May 08, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
May 08, 2027
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
08:45
$15.00
May 08, 2027
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
08:45
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Gainesville.
Learn more about the host city, Gainesville.
Gainesville is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country. The city of Gainesville is one of the larger cities in the Historic High Country along with Rome (Georgia) both with populations around 30,000. The city is located in Hall County (Georgia) in the Central High Country. The city is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is close to the shores of Lake Lanier and less than an hour's drive to downtown Atlanta. Gainesville is home to an Amtrak station.
Read more launchTours and activities near Gainesville, powered by Viator.
Read what other athletes have to say about their experience at the Kenya Impact 5K.
Be the first to share your experience with the community!
Spotted an error or missing detail about the Kenya Impact 5K? Help us improve.
Explore other exciting events happening in this same region.
location_on Gainesville, Georgia, US
calendar_today Oct 10, 2026
location_on Buford, Georgia, US
calendar_today Oct 17, 2026
Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.
Oct 04, 2026
Location Pending: Northeast Lakeview College Get ready for the "Day of the Dead Half Marathon: Texas Parks Edition"! St…
Read more
Oct 04, 2026
Come Run, Stroll & Roll! Stanley Park will be hosting the 14th Run Stanley. Run Stanley has grown into a fun yearly tra…
Read more
Oct 04, 2026
Rocky Mountain Road Runners holds a monthly Trophy Series in the Denver area. We provide a low-key, low-cost racing env…
Read more
Oct 04, 2026
Join GCXC Racing for the fourth annual Greenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Sunday, October 4th, 2026. - All three cours…
Read more
