Nairobi City Marathon

June 7, 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

About the Nairobi City Marathon

The Nairobi City Marathon is one of Africa's largest road races, drawing over 15,000 runners from more than 70 nations to Kenya's capital — the "Green City in the Sun." Now in its fifth edition, the race takes place along the iconic Nairobi Expressway, a modern highway that frames the city's skyline and delivers a fast, high-altitude course unlike anything else on the African running calendar.

The full marathon starts at City Hall and finishes at Uhuru Park, with an assembly time of 6:30am and a start gun at 6:45am. Eight water stations are distributed along the 42km course, with experienced Kenyan pacers guiding runners to finish times from 2:59 to 5:00 hours. Elite competition is fierce — Kenya's world-class athletes race alongside thousands of recreational runners in an atmosphere defined by music, crowd energy, and national pride.

Events include the full marathon (42.195km), half marathon (21.1km), and 10km Expressway Run — all starting and finishing in the heart of the city.

First Arrival’s Runners Experience

You trained for the race. We handled everything else. From registration and accommodations to race-day escorts and post-race recovery, our Nairobi experiences are built for runners who want to show up ready. Pick your pace and leave the rest to us.

The Full Sprint - $3295

Single Occupancy

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Nairobi City Marathon 2026 Single Occupancy
$3,575.00
Limit 2 per order

Race along the iconic Nairobi Expressway at altitude, one of Africa's largest road races with over 15,000 runners from 70+ nations. With accommodations at Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill, race weekend transportation, shakeout runs, and a dedicated First Arrival host from arrival to finish line.

Double Pace - $4295

Double Occupancy

Nairobi City Marathon 2026 Double Occupancy
$2,975.00
Limit 2 per order

Race along the iconic Nairobi Expressway at altitude, one of Africa's largest road races with over 15,000 runners from 70+ nations. With accommodations at Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill, race weekend transportation, shakeout runs, and a dedicated First Arrival host from arrival to finish line.

Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill

Superior Room Single or Double Occupancy · 6 days / 5 nights

Located in the heart of Nairobi's business and diplomatic district, the Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill is one of the city's premier 5-star properties — and one of the best positioned hotels for marathon runners. The hotel sits within easy reach of the race route and offers everything you need to prepare, perform, and recover.

  • Sweeping views of the Nairobi skyline or Uhuru Park

  • King bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, air conditioning

  • Flat-screen TV, ergonomic workspace

  • In-room coffee and tea facilities

  • Daily breakfast included

  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout

  • Modern fitness centre, heated outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi

  • All-day dining at Larder, steakhouse at Chophouse, cocktails at Humidor Bar & Lounge