AK confirms new schedule for Mumias' circuit opener

The first leg of the 2026 Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Circuit, which was initially scheduled as a two-day competition (Friday and Saturday) this weekend in Mumias, has been rescheduled to a one-day event on Saturday.

Despite the adjustment, the Mumias Sports Complex remains the launch pad for an electrifying start to Kenya’s 2026 athletics calendar.

In a statement, AK explained that the change was made due to unavoidable circumstances.

“Due to unavoidable circumstances, the 1st AK Track and Field Weekend Meet that was set to be held at the Mumias Sports Complex on November 7 and 8, 2025, will now only be held on November 8 at the same venue,” the statement read.

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Athletes are required to collect their bib numbers at Mumias Complex Primary School on Friday, November 7, starting at 9:00 a.m.

“Participating athletes are requested to collect their running numbers on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Mumias Complex Primary School starting from 9:00 a.m.,” added the statement.

AK also extended best wishes to competitors gearing up for the curtain-raiser while apologising for the inconvenience caused by the schedule change.

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“We apologise for any inconvenience this change might have caused and wish athletes all the best as they prepare to participate in the meet.”

Following the Mumias opener, the circuit will move to Thika Stadium on January 16–17, then to Kapsabet Stadium on March 14–16, and conclude the open meetings at Afraha Stadium on March 27–28.

In an exciting addition, the 2026 season will also feature two new premium invitation-only meets — the first at Nyayo National Stadium on May 8–9 and the second at Ulinzi Sports Complex on May 29–30.

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