Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA)

The Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) in Thika, Kenya (just an hour from Nairobi) offers a unique Running Retreat experience. Our dedicated KATA staff and talented Kenyan athletes, many of whom are professional runners, are here to help you achieve your personal running goals.

Learn to Run Like a Kenyan Athlete by joining our KATA Running Program!

Train with Us in one of our six private guest rooms, each featuring a comfortable double bed, a private bathroom, and a shower. KATA also has 26 rooms in total, including accommodations for staff athletes, an office, massage room, Runners Lounge with a large TV screen, an Olympic-style Dining Hall, a laundry room, a kitchen, and a spacious courtyard.