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Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · 5:00 AM
5:00 AM
5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42km
TBC
Standard Chartered
+254 20 329 3780, secretariat@nairobimarathon.com
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Event Highlights
One of East Africa's largest and most established road marathons
Route passes through Nairobi's iconic streets and green corridors
Attracts elite Kenyan and international athletes every year
Strong community atmosphere with thousands of participants across all distances
Raises funds for local charitable causes through the Standard Chartered Foundation
Race Distances
5km
10km
21.1km
42km
Race Fees
TBC
Course Details
The course runs through central Nairobi and surrounding roads, with a mix of tarmac and some rolling sections. The city sits at 1,795m above sea level so expect the altitude to affect pace, particularly for runners arriving from lower elevations. Roads are closed for the event and the route is well marshalled.
Getting There
The race starts at Uhuru Gardens in Langata, easily reachable from most parts of Nairobi. Parking is limited on race day so public transport or dropping off nearby is recommended. Uhuru Gardens is off Langata Road, opposite Carnivore Restaurant.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Nairobi sits at 1,795m above sea level, making it one of the higher-altitude city marathons in the world.
🌍Uhuru Gardens is the site where Kenya's independence flag was first raised on 12 December 1963.
🌍Kenya has produced more marathon world record holders than any other country in history.
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registration@nairobimarathon.com
Coming up
18 weeks to go
Sunday morning
Build phase.
Add to calendar
Increase weekly load gradually - no more than 10% per week. Add one quality session: intervals, tempo, or a hard climb.
5:00 AM
5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42km
TBC
Standard Chartered
+254 20 329 3780, secretariat@nairobimarathon.com