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Nairobi City Marathon

Sunday, 7 June 2026 · 5:00 AM

Uhuru Park, Nairobi

5:00 AM

5km, 10km, 21km, 42km

International athletes: $20 5km, $40 10km, $60 21km, $90 42km

Nairobi Marathon Association

www.nairobicitymarathon.com

11 weeks to go

Race-specific training phase.

💡 Train at or near your goal pace. Practice your race nutrition. If possible, do a long session on similar terrain to your event.

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
5km International Entry International registration for 5km race	$20	Available
10km International Entry International registration for 10km race	$40	Available
21km International Entry International registration for half marathon	$60	Available
42km International Entry International registration for full marathon	$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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