Recent KATA News
Personal Bests Shine at KATA Time Trial #49 in Thika
October 15, 2025 | KATA Running Retreat, Thika
KATA Time Trials Expand Nationwide as 30 Running Camps Prepare for October 15 Event
For years, the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) in Thika has been the nerve center of monthly time trials — small but highly competitive races that have helped shape Kenya’s next generation of distance-running talent.
Building the Future: KATA’s Vision to Become the Powerhouse of Athletics in Kenya
KATA founder Bob Anderson has a bold vision — one that unites athletes, coaches, and farmers under a single purpose: to make KATA the powerhouse of athletics in Kenya and a model for the world.
Building Champions, One Race and One Harvest at a Time: The KATA Story
With 31 training camps across Kenya’s altitude zones and 65 thriving potato farms, the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) is shaping not only resilient athletes but also sustainable livelihoods. Each KATA camp is not just a training base but also cultivates several acres of KATA potatoes, linking athletics directly with farming and ensuring that athletes’ futures are rooted in more than competition alone.
The fifth annual KATA Double Road Race in the making
The small town of Thika is alive with excitement today. Athletes, coaches, families, and even farmers have gathered at the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) grounds for the 5th edition of the Double Road Race—a unique competition that, in just five years, has become a symbol of innovation in Kenya’s running culture.
Edwin Soi and Betty Chesang Shine at 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race in Thika
THIKA, Kenya - Running at the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) has become a magnet for athletes and spectators alike, and today’s 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race proved just that. Energy and motivation filled the air as both athletes and coaches gathered to celebrate one of Kenya’s most innovative race formats.
Anticipation Builds for the 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race in Thika
The countdown is over—the 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race takes place tomorrow, September 20, in Thika, Kenya. The unique two-stage event, featuring a 10K run followed by a break and a 5K, promises high drama and fast performances. With the depth of talent assembled, the prospect of a world record is very much on the table.
Running Beyond Limits: How KATA Kapkatet Camp Is Shaping the Future of Kenyan Athletics
In the heart of Kericho County, where rolling tea estates stretch endlessly toward the horizon, the rhythmic sound of pounding feet cuts through the crisp morning air. At 5:30 a.m., long before the first rays of sunlight pierce the mist, a group of young athletes from the KATA Kapkatet Camp gathers for prayer before setting off on their daily run.
Dreams in Motion, Roots in the Soil: Emmanuel Kiptoo Langat, the Runner Behind Potato Farming Projects
KERICHO, Kenya - At dawn in Kericho’s highlands, the red dirt roads echo with the rhythmic sound of running feet. Among the lean silhouettes slicing through the mist is Emmanuel Kiptoo Langat (Manuu), a 33-year-old road runner whose journey began in the rugged terrain of Chorwa, a small village in Nakuru County bordering Kenya’s vast Mau Forest. His story is not just about chasing personal bests but also about cultivating resilience—both on the track and in his community.
Brock Hinzmann Partners with KATA Running Camp in Eldoret
KATA Running Camp 10 in Eldoret, operated by Ruth Chumo, has a new partner—Brock Hinzmann, a lifelong runner and visionary thinker.
More Than a Medal: How Olympian Edwin Soi is Shaping the Future of Kenyan Running - KATA 05
In the misty highlands of Kuresoi, nestled at a staggering 2,700 meters above sea level, an elite training camp quietly hums with the sounds of determination — rhythmic footfalls, laboured breaths, and the occasional cheer of encouragement.