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Mombasa Mega Marathon 2026

Sunday, 16 August 2026 · 5:00 AM

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

5:00 AM

5km, 10km, 21km, 42km

KES 1,000 - 2,500

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

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Registration closes 15th August 2026. Pay via Paybill 630640, Account No. 136137, Account Name: Action Network Africa. Race bibs and kit/T-shirt collection: 14th-15th August 2026, 9am-5pm, Mama Ngina Waterfront Offices.

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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

Race Distances

5km

10km

21km

42km

Race Fees

Category	Fee	Status
Adult Entry Covers all competitive categories (5km, 10km, 21km, 42km). The 42km race targets elite athletes; shorter races are open to upcoming runners and the public.	KES 2,500	Available
Under 17 Entry Discounted entry for participants under 17 years.	KES 1,000	Available

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

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

~5:00-5:30 AM42km Race - Start (early morning, cooler conditions)

~6:30-7:00 AM21km Race - Start (~80 min after 42km)

~7:30-8:00 AM10km Race - Start (~1 hour after 21km)

8:30-9:00 AM5km Fun Race - Start

Course Details

Start and finish at Mama Ngina Waterfront, which also hosts the Race Village. The main loop passes through the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) area, Fontanella, the Docks, Treasury Square, Uhuru na Kazi, State House, and the Mombasa Golf Club/Golf Course before returning to Mama Ngina Waterfront. 42km runners complete the loop three times; 21km runners complete it twice. The 5km fun race follows a shorter, separate course from and back to Mama Ngina Waterfront.

Getting There

Mama Ngina Drive is approximately 18.6km from the Mombasa SGR Terminus via Mombasa Road/A109, taking around 33 minutes.

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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.

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