How it works

Three phases. One track. One crown.

From building your squad to the Grand Finale on October 3, 2026 — here's exactly what it takes to run Nairobi.

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Phase 1 · The Call Out

Build your squad

Who really runs Nairobi? Let’s prove it on track.

  • Assemble a team of 4 — mix it up: speed, strategy, pure vibes.
  • Only 15 teams per campus get a spot on the track.
  • Build your squad, plot your strategy, and find your lane before slots fill up.
Team of 415 teams / campus
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Phase 2 · Campus Knockouts

Bring the vibe to the track

A relay showdown with a twist. Speed matters, but so does energy.

  • Show up, show out, and bring the sauce — wild team names, custom fits, sass and unmatched personality win surprise gifts.
  • Relay-style track knockouts. Top 3 teams per campus lock in their ticket to the Grand Finale.
Top 3advance / campus
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Phase 3 · The Grand Finale

Head-to-head for the crown

The top teams go head-to-head for the ultimate crown, plus a trip to South Africa for a once-in-a-lifetime race weekend experience.

Oct 3, 2026Nairobi
The Grand Finale

October 3, 2026 — the ultimate crown is on the line.

But that’s not all — the on-track action comes packed with an electric off-track festival experience running all day. Street food, glam stations, tattoo artists, and an all-day music lineup keeping the grandstands loud for every campus.

Explore the festival
The prize
A trip to South Africa

For a once-in-a-lifetime race weekend experience — on top of the Open Lanes crown.

Only 15 teams per campus

Ready to build your squad?

Find your campus, fill in your team of 4, and lock in your lane.