TRAININGCAMPSKENYA offers immersive running camps in the legendary training grounds of Iten, Kenya. Train alongside world-class athletes and experience the Kenyan running culture first hand.
Enjoy breathtaking scenery, professional coaching, and personalized training programs. Whether you are a casual runner or elite athlete, our camps provide everything you need for a transformative running experience.
Besides being the founder and owner of Training Camps Kenya, Alewijn is also chairman of the Lornah Kiplagat Foundation, connecting the running world with community development in Kenya.
From arrival to departure, here’s what your 12-day adventure in Iten looks like.
Fly into Eldoret Airport where our team picks you up and transfers you to the HATC in Iten. Settle in and meet your fellow runners.
Get to know the town, the trails and the altitude. Acclimatize with easy runs and take in the breathtaking Rift Valley views.
Daily coached sessions including interval training, long runs, technique work, core stability and strength training with certified coaches.
Train alongside local Kenyan athletes on their home trails. Experience their pace, discipline and joy for running first hand.
Visit local schools, meet families in their homes, and experience the warmth and simplicity of Kenyan life beyond running.
Complete your camp with a final group run, celebrate your achievements, and leave Iten as a stronger, more inspired runner.
An enchanting location in the Rift Valley of Kenya. On the edge of the Rift Valley, at the height of 2400 meters, lies the Kenyan village Iten. Since the year 2000 Iten has grown into a true paradise for runners.
Here, surrounded by forests and endless trails, lies the High Altitude Training Centre (HATC), the well-known training centre developed especially for runners. Founded by the Dutch/Kenyan runner Lornah Kiplagat, four times World Champion and three times Olympian.
The facilities include: rooms with a shower and toilet, an all-weather athletics track, a big gym, two saunas, a 25 meter swimming pool, a lounge, a restaurant and the possibility for sports massage and physical therapy.
Camp Manager / Coach
Richard was a very talented athlete and is currently still really fit and a great trainer and coach. With his empathy and caring nature, he makes sure every participant at the High Altitude Centre will have the most worthwhile running experience!
Head Guide / Pacemaker
Reuben is a prime example of a social human being. With his guidance he ensures that every participant, with every level of experience, has the possibility of improving themselves. A great athlete and wonderful hiking guide.
Owner / Organizer
In 2018 Alewijn ran The Rift Valley Marathon in Iten. Since then he feels very connected to the Kenyan way of living. The simplicity of life and the love for running is something Alewijn would like to share with all of you.
TRAININGCAMPSKENYA offers immersive running camps in the legendary training grounds of Iten, Kenya. Train alongside world-class athletes and experience the Kenyan running culture first hand.
