Sole to Soil 2026 — Walk Ngong Forest Sanctuary on 24 October with Eskuri Barefoot

On 24 October 2026, Wellness Solutions Africa hosts Sole to Soil — a four-hour guided 10km walk at Ngong Forest Sanctuary, one of Nairobi's most stunning indigenous forest reserves on the southern edge of the city. This is not a race. It is a guided walk in Eskuri Barefoot shoes, designed to reconnect you with natural movement, supported by movement coaches and environmental partners.

What to expect

You will walk 6–8 km of forest trails in Eskuri Barefoot shoes, guided by a certified corrective movement coach. Along the route, short stops introduce you to foot activation, breathing mechanics, and postural reset exercises. Every section is designed to be accessible — whether you are recovering from injury or simply curious about what natural movement feels like.

Why natural movement, why forest?

Research consistently shows that barefoot movement on natural surfaces activates the small stabilising muscles in the foot and ankle that modern footwear suppresses. The sensory feedback from uneven terrain improves proprioception — your body's ability to know where it is in space — which in turn supports posture, balance, and pain reduction. The forest setting adds the well-documented benefits of time in nature: reduced cortisol, improved focus, and lower perceived exertion.

The community angle

Sole to Soil is also a fundraiser. Proceeds support the Sole to Soil Community Fund, which finances environmental programming and partner activations in Nairobi. Participants can contribute beyond registration by sharing their fundraiser link.

Register now

We are welcoming up to 500 participants for this inaugural event. Registration is KES 1,000 per person and includes either a Sole to Soil event t-shirt or an indigenous tree seedling to plant. Register on the event page — confirmation follows within 48 hours.