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Nairobi Marathon

Oct 26, 2008

3.0

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Where

Nairobi, Kenya

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 26, 2008

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Details

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Phone Number

+254 20 3293811

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Reviews

Based on 16 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Andrew L.

Posted: November 19, 2019

Worst finish in 30 years of running

Kenya is the home of runners, not running. This course is badly administered and not in line with international standards. All of the races are concurrent (half/full/10km) and the course layout is poor and confusing. Unless you run under 2:50 the finish is absolute chaos. Finish at 3:30 and you will finish concurrently with the 10km walkers who are walking 5 people abreast and taking selfies under the finish banner. The finish chute also had an ice cream sales cart in the middle. If you run the finish, expect a collision. The finisher area is TERRIBLE. No water, no food and expect a 30min wait just to get in. Marathons in 25+ countries and this is probably the worst, just because how bad the finish is and how rude the other competitors are (mostly walkers). This race is for the 30 racers at the front and the thousands of walkers, not for general marathon runners. There are other races in Kenya like Lewa or Kakamega that are worth the journey and experience. This is a bad city marathon NOT worth the trip from abroad. If you happen to be in town and want to run, prepare to be frustrated and disappointed at the experience.

2.0

By: Tina B.

Posted: November 07, 2010

The marathon could have been better

I found the marathon well organized. However, a major problem concerns the water points: the distance between the 2nd and 3rd water point was really far, and as a result many were feeling sick by the 3rd point. The other negative point pertains to the route markings. I noticed many people cutting the route, especially in town near the rail station. So next time ensure that there is no way for people to do that. Overall, it was well organized, with porta-potties available throughout the course. Looking forward to next year's race.

3.0

By: Cavin Otieno O.

Posted: November 05, 2009

Great improvements this year.

Professionalizing the management of the event - for example, establishing a corporate autonomous entity to oversee the marathon - will take the event to a higher platform. I feel the event contributes immensely to health promotion among the participants, a goal that can be pursued further, in a bigger way. Rope in the ministry of public health, for example, and make the participation even bigger. Still, great improvements this year.

3.0

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amson Kikwei Tuiyange and Emma Muthoni won men and women's Standard Chartered Nairobi marathon respectively. Tuiyange's time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 30 seconds was the fastest time for the marathon since its inauguration six years ago

Daily Nation

Oct 27, 2008

Champions to defend titles in Stanchart Nairobi Marathon

he sixth Stanchart Nairobi Marathon has so far attracted 7,700 partipants among them 53 online entries from abroad. John Njoroge Thuita and Rose Chesire who won the men and women’s marathon titles return to try to make meet history in Sunday’s event as well as pursue the million dollar top prize. No man or woman has won Africa's largest marathon since it's inception.

The Standard

Oct 22, 2008

Nairobi Standard Chartered marathon launched

The sixth edition of the Nairobi Standard Chartered international marathon was launched on Thursday at a Nairobi hotel.The marathon will be held on October 26, 2008. Speaking during the unveiling of the marathon route Nairobi Mayor Geoffrey Majiwa said the council is now stepping in to support the Marathon as the host City. It is the first time since the marathon's inception 6 years ago that Nairobi City council is taking a central role in the event as the host city.

Kenyan Broadcasting Company

Oct 17, 2008

Nairobi Marathon Hits The Streets

The Nairobi marathon launched the first ever Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth series in 2004/05, and again this year Nairobi hosts the first stage that will see other marathons being held in Singapore, Mumbai and Hong Kong.

Magical Kenyan.com

Oct 15, 2008