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Fit Savanna contacted the event organisers several times requesting a list of winners and their results. On 27 August 2026, the organisers stated that they could not share the list, citing the need to 'protect the privacy of the participants.' As a result, Fit Savanna has been unable to independently verify and publish the individual winners and their times. However, other media reports identified Little Nick (Nick Kitundu) as the men's 42km winner and Betsy Cheruiyot as the women's 42km winner.

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Mombasa Mega Marathon 2026

Sunday, 16 August 2026 · 6:00 AM (42km) | 7:45 AM (21km) | 9:00 AM (5km Fun Run) | 10:00 AM (10km)

The inaugural Mombasa Mega Marathon marks the return of a major marathon to Mombasa after a 14-year break, approved and sanctioned by Athletics Kenya. Themed 'Stride for a Drug-Free Generation,' the event supports drug-free sensitization programs in Mombasa schools, in partnership with organizations including Reachout and Mewa Rehabs.

Mama Ngina Waterfront, Mombasa

6:00 AM (42km)→7:45 AM (21km)→9:00 AM (5km Fun Run)→10:00 AM (10km)

5km, 10km, 21km, 42km

KES 1,000 - 2,500

Action Network Africa, in partnership with Athletics Kenya and Mombasa County

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Event Highlights

Marks the return of a major marathon to Mombasa after a 14-year absence, last held in 2012

Approved and sanctioned by Athletics Kenya, launched by AK Senior Vice President Paul Mutwii on behalf of AK President Jackson Tuwei

Over KES 5 million in total prize money across the 42km, 21km, and 10km categories

More than 1,000 runners registered ahead of the inaugural race

Themed 'Stride for a Drug-Free Generation,' supporting drug-free sensitization programs in Mombasa schools

Organizers and Mombasa County intend to make this an annual event going forward

What's Included

Finisher medal (5km fun race category)

Food station provided by main sponsor Mombasa Maize Millers

Anti-doping testing by ADAK for prize-winning athletes

Event Schedule

Race times were revised from the originally advertised schedule following public feedback; organizers state the updated times remain aligned with international standards advised by Athletics Kenya. The change drew visible criticism on social media, with many runners objecting to the later 10km (10:00 AM) and 5km (9:00 AM) start times given Mombasa's coastal heat.

6:00 AM42km Race - StartMama Ngina

7:45 AM21km Race - Start

9:00 AM5km Fun Race - Start

10:00 AM10km Race - StartMama Ngina

Course Details

Start and finish at Mama Ngina Waterfront, which also hosts the Race Village. The 42km route heads out past Mombasa Golf Club and Waterfront Banquet, then via Coast Academy, Rayyan Towers, and Loreto Convent to the A14 (Barabara Ya Ferry), continues through the CBD past Pandya Roundabout to Fontanella, along Moi Avenue past Pembe Za Ndovu and Petrocity to the DTB Roundabout, out to the KPA Roundabout and back, up Mogadishu Rd, along Dar Es Salaam Rd and back, then returns via Moi Avenue, Fontanella, Treasury Square, the Governor's Office Roundabout, State House Road, and Lighthouse before heading back to Mombasa Golf Club and Waterfront Banquet for the next loop. 42km runners complete this loop three times, finishing the final loop at Lighthouse before the Drive down to the finish at Mama Ngina. The 10km route follows the same start out to Fontanella and Moi Avenue, but turns back after Petrocity (U-turn past Ola Petrol Station) rather than continuing to KPA, then returns via Fontanella, Treasury Square, and a loop of the Fort Jesus Roundabout before rejoining via the Governor's Office Roundabout, State House Road, and Lighthouse to the finish.

42km Route

Open 42km Route

10km Route

Open 10km Route

Getting There

Mama Ngina Waterfront is approximately 18.6km from the Mombasa SGR Terminus via Mombasa Road/A109, taking around 33 minutes. It's also about 2.9km from Fort Jesus Museum, via Mama Ngina Drive and Nkurumah Road

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Road Closures

Race day road closures

Mama Ngina Drive / Waterfront Banquet area

Start/finish area and race village; closed to general traffic for the duration of the event.

A14 / Barabara Ya Ferry (via Mombasa Golf Club, Grant Thornton, Coast Academy, Rayyan Towers, Loreto Convent)

Runners pass through this stretch each loop; expect rolling closures or marshalled crossings.

Pandya Roundabout

Route turns right here towards Fontanella/CBD.

Moi Avenue (Fontanella to DTB Roundabout via Pembe Za Ndovu, Petrocity, Ola Petrol Station)

Used twice per loop - once heading to DTB Roundabout, once returning from KPA Roundabout back through Fontanella.

DTB Roundabout

Central pivot point in the route, used multiple times per loop.

KPA Roundabout

Runners loop around this roundabout before heading back towards DTB Roundabout.

Mogadishu Road

Runners take a first left onto Mogadishu Rd, later u-turn back onto it from Dar Es Salaam Rd.

Dar Es Salaam Road

Short out-and-back segment via a u-turn before rejoining Mogadishu Road.

Treasury Square / Governor's Office Roundabout

Route passes through Treasury Square then loops the Governor's Office Roundabout.

State House Road (to the Lighthouse)

Runners head to the Lighthouse before turning back past Mombasa Golf Club to the Waterfront Banquet, completing the loop.

Prize Money

Total prize pool: KES 5,084,000

42kmTargets elite athletes. Prize winners undergo anti-doping tests conducted by ADAK before funds are released.

1stKES 500,000

2ndKES 300,000

3rdKES 200,000

4thKES 150,000

5thKES 100,000

6thKES 70,000

7thKES 50,000

8thKES 40,000

9thKES 30,000

10thKES 20,000

21kmPrize winners undergo anti-doping tests conducted by ADAK before funds are released.

1stKES 250,000

2ndKES 150,000

3rdKES 100,000

4thKES 75,000

5thKES 50,000

6thKES 35,000

7thKES 25,000

8thKES 20,000

9thKES 15,000

10thKES 10,000

10kmPrize winners undergo anti-doping tests conducted by ADAK before funds are released.

1stKES 100,000

2ndKES 75,000

3rdKES 50,000

4thKES 40,000

5thKES 30,000

6thKES 20,000

7thKES 15,000

8thKES 10,000

9thKES 7,000

10thKES 5,000

Did You Know?

🌍The Mombasa Mega Marathon last took place in 2012, making this the city's first major marathon in 14 years.

🌍Mombasa County plans to develop low-altitude training camps for athletes, offering an alternative to high-altitude centres like Iten.

🌍Mombasa County is providing security support including inspectorate officers and ambulances for the event.

🌍The initiative also involves organizations working with people affected by drug abuse, including Reachout and Mewa Rehabs.

Results

Inaugural Edition - 2026

42km Results	Winner	Time
Men (42km)	Little Nick (Nick Kitundu) (KEN)	—
Women (42km)	Betsy Cheruiyot (KEN)	—

Race Sponsors & Partners

Mombasa Maize Millers (main sponsor)TAIFACity MallCounty Government of MombasaHalal IceSoni & Associates Advocates LLPDAMACFit with AttiyaDigiPlusGulfAfrican BankSwahilipot FMCrisli ConceptsRedSplashAbsaMEWA Health & Harm ReductionReachout CaresNyali Run ClubHQNyali CrossFit & GymMASSWelcare Medical CentreU.S. Polo Assn.Mombasa MallTexas AlarmsMombasa Walk MovementKenya Red CrossMikindani Hospital