Nairobi City Marathon

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Sports & AdventureNairobi

DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking

DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceThe course's deliberate routing along the

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KES

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Nairobi City Marathon in Nairobi

A relatively young but fast-growing marathon starting and finishing at Uhuru Park each June, drawing more than fifteen thousand runners from over seventy nations by its fifth edition. Distinct from the older, October-held Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, its course makes deliberate use of the elevated Nairobi Expressway, offering full marathon, half marathon and 10-kilometer categories at Nairobi's high, physiologically demanding altitude.

Nairobi City Marathon is one of Africa's largest road races, held each June and starting and finishing at Uhuru Park in the heart of Nairobi, drawing more than fifteen thousand runners from over seventy nations by its fifth edition.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The course's deliberate routing along the Nairobi Expressway gives runners a genuinely modern, elevated-highway racing environment rarely found on African marathon courses, framing the race against the city's contemporary skyline rather than only its older colonial-era streets

The mystery stays covered

Reaching more than fifteen thousand international participants within roughly five editions represents unusually rapid growth for a city marathon, distinguishing it clearly as its own separate event from the much older Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon rather than a rebrand or continuation of it

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Uhuru Park start and finish and the deliberate routing along the Nairobi Expressway are the race's consistent defining features each June edition since its launch

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Getting to Nairobi City Marathon works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

What to wear

Standard running gear suits participants: moisture-wicking clothing, well broken-in running shoes, and layers to shed as the morning warms, since Nairobi's altitude keeps early mornings...

Safety

Nairobi City Marathon is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For Nairobi City Marathon, stay near the part of Nairobi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

KES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.28 S, 36.82 E Open in Google Maps

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Nearest airportNBO — Jomo Kenyatta

TransportGetting to Nairobi City Marathon works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

Stay areaFor Nairobi City Marathon, stay near the part of Nairobi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nairobi via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Nairobi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare fares Festival gearStandard running gear suits participants: moisture-wicking clothing, well broken-in running shoes, and layers to shed as the morning warms, since Nairobi's altitude keeps early mornings notably cool even near the equator.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 Nairobi City Marathon?

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

Where does Nairobi City Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Nairobi, 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?

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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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Nairobi City Marathon

Nairobi City Marathon in Nairobi

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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