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The Nairobi City Marathon starts at Nyayo Stadium and takes runners onto the Nairobi Expressway, offering a smooth and flat route ideal for personal bests. The course continues through the city center along Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue, where crowds gather to cheer. With distances from 5K to the full marathon, the event attracts both elite runners and families.
Start at Nyayo Stadium
Run on the Nairobi Expressway
Pass by Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue
Flat and fast course
World Marathon Majors Qualifier
Start at City Hall
Finish at Uhuru Park
Run alongside Kenya's elite runners
Experience the 'Green City under the Sun'
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Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi
Nairobi City Centre
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The next edition is scheduled for early June 2027. The exact date has not been announced yet. The 2026 edition took place on June 7, 2026.
Yes, the course is notably flat, starting at Nyayo Stadium and using the Nairobi Expressway, making it ideal for runners chasing personal bests.
No specific qualification time is mentioned. The race is listed as a World Marathon Majors Qualifier event, meaning it can be used to qualify for World Marathon Majors.
The marathon has an elevation gain of 279 meters positive (279mD+).
Yes, the event includes a 5 km and 10 km distance, which are suitable for beginners and families. The marathon is more challenging but is a road race with a flat profile.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Nairobi, Kenya
Tuesday, June 1, 2027
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