About the Run With Kenyans Pamoja 5K Shakeout Run - Chicago
This shakeout run takes place during Chicago Marathon Weekend, giving participants a chance to move alongside Kenyan elite athletes and marathoners from around the world. The mood is social and unhurried, and proceeds support educational scholarships for Kenyan youth through a youth development foundation, so the run has a purpose beyond just loosening tired legs.
The run starts at a downtown Chicago address on Roosevelt Road, the morning after a dinner event with Kenyan champions. Runners who attended that dinner receive a registration discount, so the two events are designed to flow together as a weekend experience.
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