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Nairobi City Marathon

Sunday, 7 June 2026 · 5:00 AM

5:00 AM

5km, 10km, 21km, 42km

Local: KES 1,000 5km, KES 1,500 10km, KES 1,700 21km, KES 2,000 42km | International athletes: $20 5km, $40 10km, $60 21km, $90 42km

Nairobi Marathon Association

www.nairobicitymarathon.com

5 weeks, 2 days

Taper and race prep phase.

💡 Reduce volume but keep a little intensity to stay sharp. Sort your logistics now: route, travel, nutrition plan, and kit.

⚠️ International athletes use the registration link above (ChronoRace). Local runners, visit the official website link above and it will direct you to payment.

Event Highlights

Central Nairobi route passing through the city's most recognisable areas

Multiple distances catering for all levels, from 5km to the full marathon

Competitive fields with strong local and regional elite participation

Well-organised with timing chips, water stations, and road closures

Race Options & Fees

5km

10km

21km

42km

Category	Fee	Status
42km - Local Entry for Kenyan residents	KES 2,000	Available
21km - Local Entry for Kenyan residents	KES 1,700	Available
10km - Local Entry for Kenyan residents	KES 1,500	Available
5km - Local Entry for Kenyan residents	KES 1,000	Available
5km - International Entry for international participants	$20	Available
10km - International Entry for international participants	$40	Available
21km - International Entry for international participants	$60	Available
42km - International Entry for international participants	$90	Available

Course Details

The course is primarily on closed tarmac roads through Nairobi. The city's altitude of 1,795m means all runners will feel the thin air, particularly in the second half of the longer distances. The route passes through Uhuru Park and surrounding areas.

Getting There

The race starts at Uhuru Park, centrally located near the CBD. Most parts of Nairobi are within 30 to 45 minutes of the start. Public transport is available along Uhuru Highway and the surrounding roads.

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Did You Know?

🌍Nairobi is one of only a handful of capital cities in the world that sits above 1,700m above sea level.

🌍Uhuru Park was established in 1969 and is one of Nairobi's most central green spaces.

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