REGISTRATION

Organizers & Partners

NAIROBI CITY MARATHON

Postponed to Sunday 2 July 2023.

Registration Ongoing

LOCAL/EAC PARTICIPANTS

Marathon 42 Km

KSH 1,500

Start Time: 07:00hrs
Assembly Time: 06:30hrs
Eligible for prize money

Half Marathon 21 KM

Ksh 1,200

Start Time: 06:30hrs
Assembly Time: 06:00hrs
Eligible for prize money

10Km Expressway Run

Ksh 1,000

Start Time: 07:30hrs
Assembly Time: 07:00hrs
Eligible for prize money

5Km Fun Run

Ksh 500

Start Time: 08:00hrs
Assembly Time: 07:30hrs

About Nairobi City Marathon

Nairobi city invites all runners to the second edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on 2 July 2023. Get another chance to experience our great city as you run on the magnificent Nairobi Expressway. Challenge yourself when you run longer and stronger among Kenyan pro athletes this year. Prepare for an even more exciting fun run edition with your family, friends, comrades, and colleagues. It’s time to become a champion on top of the ‘Green City in the Sun’. Registration opens on 10 March.

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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.

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 In The Sun'

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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 and a unique safari in one of the national parks.

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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 5 Km, 10 Km, half marathon, and full marathon.

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

Why Nairobi City Marathon

is the most stunning

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.

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.

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.

42 km

Full Marathon

90 USD

Start Time: 07:00hrs
Assembly Time: 06:30hrs
Eligible for prize money

21 km

Half Marathon

60 USD

Start Time: 06:30hrs
Assembly Time: 06:00hrs
Eligible for prize money

10 km

Express Way Run

40 USD

Start Time: 07:30hrs
Assembly Time: 07:00hrs
Eligible for prize money

5 km

Fun Run

20 USD

Start Time: 08:00hrs
Assembly Time: 07:30hrs

International Participants

News Alert

The Nairobi City Marathon, one of the most high-profile events on the Kenyan athletics and sporting calendar, has been postponed to July 2nd, 2023. The event was earlier scheduled to take place on May 21st.