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  • Murkomen and Chepkemoi crowned 2025 Nairobi City Marathon Champions

    Murkomen and Chepkemoi crowned 2025 Nairobi City Marathon Champions

    Benson Murkomen from Elgeyo Marakwet and Emily Chepkemoi of West Pokot counties are the winners of the 4th edition of the Nairobi City
    Marathon held today.

    30-year-old Murkomen had finished 8th in 2023 and hit the front at the 37km mark to cross the finish line 1st in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 37
    seconds.

    Justus Lagat took silver 10 seconds behind the winner, while Albert Kangogo, claimed bronze in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 6 seconds.

    Chepkemoi, 26, who trains in Iten, came back stronger after failing to finish in the first edition of the race to take the women’s 42km
    title in 2 hours, 25 minutes and 52 seconds ahead of Vivian Jerotich and Lucy Chelele, who finished 2nd and 3rd in 2:26.33 and 2:26.37,
    respectively.

    Evans Kipchumba emerged victorious in the 21km in 1 hour, 1 minute and 20 seconds, 1 second ahead of Stephen Kimutai, who finished 2nd,
    while Nahashon Kipasang completed podium positions in 1 hr, 1 minute and 32 seconds.

    Nelvin Jepkemboi took 1 hour, 9 minutes and 25 seconds to win the women’s half marathon, followed by Millicent Jelimo and Emily Chebet
    in 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.

    The Marathon winners bagged Ksh 3.5 million each, while 2nd place received Ksh 2.25 million and Ksh 1.5 million.

    This year’s edition attracted over 15,000 participants in the 42 km, 21 km, and 10 km way run express and the 4km fun run.

  • Over 15,000 Participants from 75 nationalities confirmed for Nairobi City Marathon

    Over 15,000 Participants from 75 nationalities confirmed for Nairobi City Marathon

    Slightly over 15,000 participants from 75 different nationalities have been confirmed for the 4th edition of the annual Nairobi City Marathon this Sunday, 6th July.

    The race has attracted participants from Kenya, Uganda, UK,and Spain among others.

    Unlike the past three editions, races will begin and end at Uhuru Park instead of  Nyayo stadium currently under renovations for the African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament.

    The race has a total purse prize of Ksh 24 million with Ksh 11.4 million up for grabs for the top 22 finishers in the marathon.

    Winners of the 42 km marathon race will be rewarded Ksh 3.5 million for both men and women, Ksh 2.25 million for silver medalists and Ksh1.5 million for bronze medalists.

    Half marathon has been allocated a total prize money of Ksh 355,000 with winners set to walk away with Ksh 150,000, while 2nd and 3rd placed athletes will pocket Ksh 80,000 and Ksh 50,000, respectively.

    The 10 km category winners will be rewarded Ksh 100,000, while the 2nd placed will take home Ksh 60,000 and Ksh 40,000 for the bronze medalists.

    The 42 km race is scheduled to start at 6:45 am, followed by the 21 km at 7:15am, while the 10 km is penciled to kick off at 10 am.

    The aim of the race is to showcase the Nairobi Express Way and  the Nairobi City skyline.

  • Nairobi City Marathon targets 18,000 participants

    Nairobi City Marathon targets 18,000 participants

    Organisers of the annual Nairobi City Marathon are targeting to register 18,000 participants for the 4th edition slated for the 6th of next month.

    The race which was launched in 2022 has witnessed tremendous growth, with last year’s edition attracting 16,000 participants.

    Race Director Barnaba Korir said over 6,000 participants have registered for this year’s edition, which, like past races, will comprise a 42 km, 21 km, 10 km Expressway  run and a 4 km family fun run.

    “We have already started planning meetings with Nairobi County officials on how to make the race more successful. So far over 6,000 participants have registered, and it’s our hope that we will register over 18,000 competitors.” Korir stated

    Other categories will include the half marathon, where winners will be rewarded Ksh 150,000 and  the 10 km Expressway  run with Ksh 100,000 prize money for the winners.

    The aim of the race is to showcase Nairobi city and the Expressway.