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Berlin Marathon standout Jonathan Kipleting Korir headlines a strong elite field for Sunday's Nairobi City Marathon, with top marathon and half marathon stars set to battle for glory on the iconic Nairobi Expressway.

The 2026 Nairobi City Marathon is gaining global attention after surpassing 17,000 registrations, reinforcing Nairobi’s rise as a major marathon destination. With strong international participation, elite competition, and the iconic Expressway course, organisers aim to position the race among the world’s top city marathons.

The excitement surrounding the Nairobi City Marathon 2026 continues to grow as the race attracts a record 17,000 runners from 75 countries, confirming its rise as one of Africa’s premier road races. With strong elite competition, global participation, and the iconic Nairobi Expressway course, the marathon is rapidly becoming a must-attend sporting event that showcases Nairobi’s growing status as an international athletics and sports tourism destination.

The 2026 edition of the Nairobi City Marathon 2026 marks a major milestone in the race’s evolution as one of Africa’s leading urban marathons. With a record 17,000 participants and registrations selling out within three weeks, the marathon continues to elevate Nairobi’s reputation as a global sporting destination. Blending elite athletics, sustainability, innovation, and community impact, the event showcases the city’s ambition while creating a world-class race experience alo

The Nairobi City Marathon 2026 returns for its landmark 5th Edition with a record 17,000 runners, a world-class elite field and a sold-out race day. Under the theme “Feel the Pulse of Nairobi,” the marathon continues to position Nairobi among Africa’s leading global running destinations.

Murang’a’s Zachariah Kirika claims 4th in the Nairobi City Marathon 10km, proving Kenya’s grassroots talent thrives through hard work and opportunity.

By Robert Kibet Nairobi, July 6, 2025 – On a cool, overcast morning with perfect racing conditions, Emily Chepkemoi stamped her authority on the women’s 42km race at the third edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:25:45 to clinch a career-defining victory at the iconic Uhuru Park. The marathon, run under the banner “I Love Nairobi,” offered runners a unique urban route—starting at Uhuru Park, rising onto the elevated Nairobi Expressway, and loopi

By Robert Kibet The 2025 Nairobi City Marathon wasn’t just a showcase of elite speed — it was also a celebration of the human spirit....

By Robert Kibet Nairobi, July 6, 2025 – With the morning mist having subsided over Uhuru Park, Benson Tunyo Murkomen cut a quiet,...

By Robert Kibet Nairobi, Kenya, July 2, 2025: For the first time, the Nairobi City Marathon will deploy electric vehicles and...

By Robert Kibet Nairobi, Kenya, July 2, 2025: This Sunday, as thousands of runners take on the streets of Nairobi in the third edition of...

By Robert Kibet With just days to go before the capital’s signature running event, the Nairobi City Marathon 2025, final preparations...

By Robert Kibet Nairobi, June 30, 2025 — As the first light of dawn spreads across Nairobi’s iconic skyline this Sunday, the city will...