Mapochopocho Lane
Street food done the Nairobi way — smocha, ka-kuku, ma-chipo, you name it.
Not your typical track meet. Open Lanes Varsity Invitational is the ultimate inter-university showdown — built for the first-timers, the fast-timers, and hype crew bringing the noise. Because around here, these lanes have space for us all.
Assemble a crew of 4 (2 ladies & 2 gents), mixing it up with speed, strategy, and pure vibes — and go head to head with five other campuses across Nairobi.
Three phases. One track. One crown. Plus an off-track festival running the whole time, because the sidelines deserve just as much energy as the lanes.
6
Campuses on the track
15
Crew slots per campus
4
Runners per crew
3
Phases to the crown
How it works
Full breakdown
Three phases. One crown.
01
The Call Out
Build your crew
Who really runs Nairobi? Let’s settle it on the tracks. Assemble a crew of 4 (2 ladies & 2 gents) and lock in your campus lane before slots fill up.
02
Campus Knockouts
Bring the vibe to the track
A relay showdown with a twist — speed matters, but so does energy. Wild crew names, custom fits and sass win surprise gifts.
03
The Grand Finale
Head-to-head for the crown
The top crews battle for the ultimate crown — and a trip to South Africa for a once-in-a-lifetime race weekend experience.
Off the track
Explore the festival
The festival runs all day.
The Glam & Art Lane
Glam stations, tooth gems, temporary tats, nail art and custom tees to get your fit right.
The Music & Cheer Lane
An all-day music experience dropping the heavy Nairobi sound while you hold down the grandstands.