Eldoret City Marathon

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DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking

DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceAs Africa's highest-paying marathon

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KES

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Eldoret City Marathon in Eldoret

Founded in 2018 to launch young Kenyan running talent while promoting environmental conservation, this marathon is set in Eldoret, the globally recognized training ground of Kenyan running champions at over 2,100 meters altitude. It has become Africa's highest-paying marathon, awarding 3.5 million Kenyan shillings to winners and extending cash prizes to the top twenty finishers in both men's and women's races, alongside an ambitious campaign to plant one million tree seedlings.

Eldoret City Marathon was founded in 2018 as a platform specifically designed to launch the careers of young and previously unknown long-distance running talent, while simultaneously promoting environmental conservation through the sport, positioning the race's dual athletic and environmental mission from its very first edition.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

As Africa's highest-paying marathon, extending cash prizes to the top twenty finishers in both men's and women's categories rather than only a handful of top places, the race offers an unusually deep financial incentive structure compared to typical marathons anywhere on the continent

The mystery stays covered

Its Eldoret setting, in the region that has produced more Olympic marathon medals than anywhere else on Earth, gives it an almost unmatched symbolic home-field advantage, paired with a genuinely ambitious one-million-tree conservation campaign tying environmental action directly to race participation

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Africa's deepest prize-money structure

Water and renewal

Living ritual

paying the top twenty men's and women's finishers

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the associated one-million-tree conservation campaign are the marathon's consistent defining features every edition since its 2018 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Standard running gear suits participants, including moisture-wicking clothing and well broken-in running shoes; Eldoret's high altitude and cooler climate mean layers are useful for an early...

Safety

At Eldoret City Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Eldoret.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

KES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map0.52 N, 35.27 E Open in Google Maps

Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya

Nearest airportEDL — Eldoret

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Eldoret.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Eldoret via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Eldoret, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare fares Festival gearStandard running gear suits participants, including moisture-wicking clothing and well broken-in running shoes; Eldoret's high altitude and cooler climate mean layers are useful for an early morning start that warms as the day progresses.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Kenya and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Eldoret City Marathon?

Eldoret City Marathon is listed for April. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Eldoret City Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Eldoret, Kenya. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLeldoretcitymarathon.co.ke

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April

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Eldoret City Marathon

Eldoret City Marathon in Eldoret

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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