KIPRUN: We Keep YOU Running

KIPRUN = Keep Running
Our story began in 2007, hearing supporters at the NYC Marathon encouraging the runners
to simply… keep running.
This motivating cry is now our name and our vision to be runners’ #1 supporter.

It reflects our purpose: to support everyone to keep running so they can explore their potential and grow. Because at Kiprun, we believe that in running, as in life, the journey matters more than the destination, and every step should be celebrated.
Every time you hit the road or the trail, running has the power to make us feel more alive... Stronger, relaxed, challenged or simply connected to the now and our community. We don’t know how far running can take us, but the only way to find out is to show up. So, keep running.

Our promise: Democratise high-performance solutions in sync with every runner.

We deliver cutting-edge innovation for road, track, and trail running through footwear, apparel, accessories, and services. Our products are designed in-house by a team of passionate runners, working together with some of the world’s best athletes. They’re fairly priced, durable, and made to work in sync with you all along your running journey.

Our innovation doesn’t stop at products

Our unique app, Kiprun Pacer, supports any and every runner with free, personalised and complete running training plans. Whether preparing for road or trail races, or just willing to maintain their level, the app offers running sessions and expert advice (nutrition, recovery, strengthening) which are tailored and adapt to their exact goal, schedule, progress and feedback. It’s a personalised supporter to help you reach your goals and keep you running.

And we’re dedicated to using running as a force for good, helping talented Kenyan runners develop and fulfil their potential through the 42 House – a one-of-a-kind project that combines high performance, multidisciplinary support, and education. This altitude training centre goes beyond performance: it’s a place where our residents grow as athletes and humans alike, developing the life skills to complement their running abilities.
We put their independence and prosperity first, passing through 100% of their competition prize money with no commission – a unique setup in our sport.

OUR ATHLETES
We Co-create with Some of the Best Runners in the World

Our KIPRUN athlete team embodies our vision of keeping everyone running. They help us create high-performance gear for any runner, at fair prices, without compromising on performance or durability.

Jimmy GRESSIER
Paul CHELIMO
Méline ROLLIN
Eyob FANIEL
Ed CHESEREK
Thomas CARDIN
Blandine L’HIRONDEL
Clémentine GEOFFRAY

Jimmy
GRESSIER

Pushing the limits of human performance on track and road, Jimmy demonstrates what you can achieve with perseverance and dedication to the running journey.

He holds the European record for 5000m indoor track and 5km road.
He’s also well known for his enthusiastic victory celebrations, showing us all the joy of running.

Paul
CHELIMO

A double Olympic medallist in the 5000m track, Paul leads with authenticity & determination.

His track record includes Olympic silver in 2016 and bronze in 2020.
Paul believes in a no-compromise approach (his mantra is “Go hard or suffer for the rest of your life.”).

Méline
ROLLIN

Méline is a marathon runner who broke the French women’s record in 2024 and represented France at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Eyob
FANIEL

A high-performing marathoner, Eyob came 3rd in the 2021 New York Marathon. He’s a former child refugee from Eritrea, embodying the spirit of resilience.

Eyob shares the KIPRUN vision that every race is a new starting point, each step a celebration of how far he’s come.

Ed
CHESEREK

“King Cheserek” has 17 NCAA titles under his belt and a stellar record, including 2:05:24 at the 2024 Valencia Marathon.

But behind the titles, Ed is a down to earth runner who celebrates his origins and shares KIPRUN’s passion for pure excellence, focusing on running before titles or fanfare.

Thomas
CARDIN

The 2024 European Off Road Running Champion has been dominating the trail running scene, winning iconic races like the Sainté Lyon and the Grand Trail des Templiers in 2024.

He’s a mountain lover through and through, an authentic runner that trains and competes for the love of the sport. Every step counts, no matter the result - just what KIPRUN is all about.

Blandine
L’HIRONDEL

A multi award-winning trail running star that combines her career as an OB/GYN with arduous training and amazing results on the world stage.

From winning the 2022 World Mountain Running Championships to conquering 100 miles around the Mont Blanc massif (3rd at UTMB 2023, 5th in 2024), Blandine embodies the KIPRUN philosophy of running to live life to the fullest, no matter how far or how fast.

Clémentine
GEOFFRAY

The kayaker turned trail runner has taken the world by storm: World Trail Running Champion in 2023, European Off Road Running Champion in 2024… and the story continues.

Clémentine bases her running on equal parts intuition and technique, cherishing every route and appreciating the journey as much as the destination, in line with the KIPRUN vision.

42 HOUSE
Supporting Running Talent, Progressing the Sport

We’re proud to push running further by supporting talented Kenyan athletes through 42 House - a unique sponsorship project in the Home of Champions, Iten

At KIPRUN, we believe running is more than just performance - it’s a way of life, a path to joy, and a journey. This is why we’ve created 42 House to reflect our values and to help grow the sport we all love. It’s more than a training centre - it’s a place where talented athletes can embark on the same journey we hope all runners make. A journey of growth, discovery, and fulfilment. A journey to keep them running, no matter what.

The birth of a performance centre
like no other

The 42 House is more than a training centre - it’s a community and a vehicle for making KIPRUN values travel to runners everywhere. Our mission is to create an unrivalled proximity with runners while we strive to become a top global running brand. This is why we’ve built 42 House to help foster performance in the birthplace of running excellence, Kenya.

At the heart of its DNA is our belief that running makes not just the athlete, but the human behind them, better. 42 House helps runners progress and grow into the humans they have the potential to become.

Our Approach

The KIPRUN values underpin athletes’ quest for performance and excellence. At the 42 House, we support talented athletes through tailored training and so much more. We provide full board and a monthly allowance above the Kenyan average, enabling participating runners to also support their families while they develop their skills. We also teach about banking and finances to help develop financial literacy.

The 42 House also provides media training, high-quality medical and nutritional support, and career development training.

Sport + education
= a bright future

We want the 42 House to be a holistic success: an athletic, educational and social project which also prepares the resident athletes for their future careers. But we’re also going beyond our team, reaching out to more than 200 teenage students in Iten and Cherangani to create a pre-professional stepping stone that young people can use to build their future.

After their school years, they can embark on a transition into the professional world over 2 years, learning what life in top-flight athletics looks like and how to manage a running career. Some of them might join 42 House, while others might engage in further vocational opportunities through Decathlon. Either way, we’ll keep them running and growing.

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UNLEASH YOUR RUNNING POTENTIAL WITH KIPRUN PACER

A 100% free running app to get your own personalised training plan.

With Kiprun Pacer, you can get the dose of effort at each session of your training plan. A running program that includes recovery and strengthening sessions to help you push your limits without getting injured.

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