Kalenji running beanie

Kalenji is a brand dedicated to running, created by the French sporting goods giant Decathlon. Originally launched in 2004, the brand focuses on making running accessible to everyone from beginners to marathoners. The name is inspired by the Kalenjin tribe in Kenya, renowned globally for producing world-class long-distance runners.

Today, Kalenji operates as a core brand under the Decathlon Group. While the brand originated in France, its products are manufactured in various locations globally, primarily in Asia (China, Vietnam) and Europe, depending on the specific textile and production requirements. Decathlon maintains strict control over its supply chain, acting as both the designer and retailer. In recent years, Decathlon has been rebranding parts of its portfolio to simplify its identity, but Kalenji remains a key historical identifier for its running range.