Nairobi Marathon

The Nairobi Marathon is one of East Africa’s most prominent road races, held each October in Nairobi, a city globally renowned for its deep running culture and elite distance athletes. Launched in 2003, the marathon offers runners a rare opportunity to race through the heart of the Kenyan capital on closed roads, passing major landmarks and wide city avenues at altitude. The event attracts a strong elite field alongside thousands of recreational runners, with additional distances such as a half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km, making it a major celebration of running and national pride.