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NAIROBI CITY MARATHON

6 JULY 2025

Prepare Your Running Shoes

The Countdown Has Begun

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One City. One Moment. One Day!

Nairobi City Marathon is back for the fourth edition on July 6, 2025! Join professional athletes from Kenya and experience the 'Green City under the Sun' beauty while running on the magnificent Nairobi Expressway. Bring your friends, family and colleagues to participate in the Fun Run Race. Registration is Ongoing!

"I ❤️ NAIROBI" EDITION. Run The City You Love.

Why Nairobi City Marathon is the most stunning 

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Get a once-in-a-lifetime experience running the unique course on Nairobi Expressway.

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Combine this unique running experience with the magical Kenyan hospitality 

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Be among the top runners as they compete for the ultimate prize.

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Run together with the best runners in the world in their home country Kenya – the cradle of marathon running.

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Choose from a variety of distances ranging from 6 Km, 10Km, half marathon, and full marathon.

"I ❤️ NAIROBI" EDITION. Run The City You Love.

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LOCAL & EA PARTICIPANTS

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INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

FULL MARATHON

42 KM

HALF MARATHON

21 KM

EXPRESSWAY RUN

10 KM

FUN RUN

6 KM

"I ❤️ NAIROBI" EDITION. Run The City You Love.

Get fit and ready to run
for beginners

How to prepare for the marathon

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PRE-RUN

  • Train for the marathon weeks before. Include recovery and rest days.

  • Start small and know your limits.

  • Cross-train through walking, hiking, swimming, cycling or lifting weights.

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RACE DAY

  • Make sure you are well-hydrated before and during the run.

  •  Fuel your energy with high carbohydrate breakfast & amp; energy bars, and fruits.

  • Start the run slowly then pick up your speed.

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POST RACE

  • After the run, hydrate and eat simple carbohydrates.

  • Walk a little to cool down the muscles.

  • Take a week off before resuming any running activities.

Gallery

Champs of Nairobi City Marathon
 

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The Journey That We Have Ran Together.

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Organizers & Partners

"I ❤️ NAIROBI" EDITION. Run The City You Love.

Kenya is the cradle of running 

The climate and altitude in Kenya, and great running locations have helped produce the best athletes in the world.

Come live the magic of Kenya

Enjoy the delicious cuisines, colourful nightlife, magnificent weather and amazing hospitality. Combine the magic of the Nairobi City Marathon with the magic of Kenya.

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Nairobi National Park

Nairobi city is also known as ‘Safari Capital of the World’. Visit the Nairobi National Museum and go for a safari in Nairobi National Park. 

Experience the
'Green City Under The Sun'

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NAIROBI CITY MARATHON

info@nairobicitymarathon.com

 Tel: +254 794 622 675

+254 721 901 100

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The Participant grants permission to the Organiser and its partners to publish photographs and images and similar material prior, during and after the Event in which the Participant is recognisable.

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