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.

Organizer
Athletics Kenya
Events
5K Β· 10K Β· HM Β· M
Next race date
Oct 25, 2026 ( β€” )
Nairobi Marathon
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
-1.29207, 36.82195

Race Events

2026 5KM Race
5K
2026 5KM Race
Oct 25, 2026
2026 10KM Race
10K
2026 10KM Race
Oct 25, 2026
2026 Half Marathon
HM
2026 Half Marathon
Oct 25, 2026
2026 Full Marathon
M
2026 Full Marathon
Oct 25, 2026

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