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
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Guaranteed Nairobi City marathon race entry
5 nights at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hil— single occupancy
All hotel taxes and fees included
Daily breakfast Welcome kit (Includes branded t-shirt and socks)
Nairobi city tour hosted by First Arrival
Escort to the official race
Guided shake-out run pre-race
Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival
Race morning breakfast bags
Host escort to the start line for runners
Host escort to cheer zones for spectators
Post-race celebration
Post-race sports massage
First Arrival host and personalized assistance throughout the full trip
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, personal beverages or meals, travel insurance, or any other service not mentioned.
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Thursday, June 4 — WELCOME TO NAIROBI
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
First Arrival host meets you at arrivals
Private transfer to Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill
Check-in and welcome kit distribution — branded t-shirt and socks
Welcome dinner hosted by First Arrival
Evening at leisure
Friday, June 5 — REST DAY
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure — rest and recover from travel
Evening at leisure
Saturday, June 6 — NAIROBI CITY TOUR + RACE PREP
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning Nairobi city tour hosted by First Arrival
Guided shake-out run with the group
First Arrival host escort to the official race expo
Race morning briefing — start line logistics, cheer zone locations, meeting points
Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival
Early evening — rest and race preparation
Sunday, June 7 — RACE DAY
Race morning breakfast bags distributed by First Arrival host
Private group transfer to the race start line
First Arrival host escort to start line for runners
First Arrival host escort to cheer zones for spectators
Post-race celebration
Post-race sports massage
Monday, June 8 — RECOVERY DAY
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure
Farewell dinner hosted by First Arrival
Tuesday, June 9 — DEPARTURE DAY
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out
Private airport transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or extend your stay
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· Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, Upper Hill
· ★★★★★ Hotel
· Superior Room
· Double Occupancy
· 6 days / 5 nights
· Daily breakfast included
· Check-in: 3:00 PM · Check-out: 12:00 PM
· Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
271 elegant rooms with sweeping skyline or park views. All-day dining at Larder, premium cuts at Chophouse, and handcrafted cocktails at Humidor Bar & Lounge. Modern gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and heated outdoor pool. Located 10 minutes from Wilson Airport and 20 minutes from Nairobi National Park.
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Want to make more of your time in Kenya? Extend your trip by 5-6 days and experience more of the countries beautiful culture.
Add-ons include:
Spa day
Nairobi National Museum
Giraffe Centre
Elephant Orphanage
2-night Maasai Mara safari
3 nights Diani Beach
Extensions are available on request. Enquire below for pricing and availability.
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Deposit
$500 deposit per person of total at checkout will hold your spot.
Deposit A non-refundable deposit per person is required at the time of booking to hold your spot. The deposit amount will be specified in the package description. Deposits are non-refundable. Non-transferable means your deposit may not be applied to another person or another year, but may be transferred to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to approval and availability. Your guaranteed race entry may not be transferred to another person, another year, or another trip.
Final Payment Deadline
April 6, 2026 Package must be paid in full by 5 PM ET on this date.
Travel Insurance
“Cancel For Any Reason” travel insurance is highly recommended.
Late Fees
A $50 fee applies if the Final Payment is received after the deadline.
Payments not received within five (5) calendar days of the Final Payment Deadline may result in cancellation of the booking at FA’s sole discretion.
Change Fees
For booking changes after the Final Payment Date, a $50 fee per person per change applies. For changes requested less than 30 days before the first day of the Travel Package, the fee is $75 per person per change.
Additional charges from travel or event suppliers which may result from changes to your Booking Order are your responsibility; you agree to reimburse FA for any such charges incurred by FA on your behalf. We will use our best efforts to accommodate the requested changes; however, FA cannot guarantee such changes once the initial booking is confirmed.
Cancellation Penalties
These cancellation penalties apply to any cancelled booking regardless of the reason, including but not limited to race cancellation by the organizer, injury during training, or failure to make full payment by the stated deadline.
All payments are non-refundable regardless of when cancellation is received. Payments are non-transferable to another person or another year. Upon written request, First Arrival may at its sole discretion approve a transfer of your balance to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to availability and applicable pricing differences.
Single Occupancy
Double Pace - $4295
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Guaranteed Nairobi City marathon race entry
5 nights at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hil— double occupancy
All hotel taxes and fees included
Daily breakfast Welcome kit (Includes branded t-shirt and socks)
Nairobi city tour hosted by First Arrival
Escort to the official race
Guided shake-out run pre-race
Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival
Race morning breakfast bags
Host escort to the start line for runners
Host escort to cheer zones for spectators
Post-race celebration
Post-race sports massage
First Arrival host and personalized assistance throughout the full trip
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, personal beverages or meals, travel insurance, or any other service not mentioned.
-
Thursday, June 4 — WELCOME TO NAIROBI
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
First Arrival host meets you at arrivals
Private transfer to Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill
Check-in and welcome kit distribution — branded t-shirt and socks
Welcome dinner hosted by First Arrival
Evening at leisure
Friday, June 5 — REST DAY
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure — rest and recover from travel
Evening at leisure
Saturday, June 6 — NAIROBI CITY TOUR + RACE PREP
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning Nairobi city tour hosted by First Arrival
Guided shake-out run with the group
First Arrival host escort to the official race expo
Race morning briefing — start line logistics, cheer zone locations, meeting points
Pre-race dinner hosted by First Arrival
Early evening — rest and race preparation
Sunday, June 7 — RACE DAY
Race morning breakfast bags distributed by First Arrival host
Private group transfer to the race start line
First Arrival host escort to start line for runners
First Arrival host escort to cheer zones for spectators
Post-race celebration
Post-race sports massage
Monday, June 8 — RECOVERY DAY
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure
Farewell dinner hosted by First Arrival
Tuesday, June 9 — DEPARTURE DAY
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out
Private airport transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or extend your stay
-
· Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, Upper Hill
· ★★★★★ Hotel
· Superior Room
· Double Occupancy
· 6 days / 5 nights
· Daily breakfast included
· Check-in: 3:00 PM · Check-out: 12:00 PM
· Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
271 elegant rooms with sweeping skyline or park views. All-day dining at Larder, premium cuts at Chophouse, and handcrafted cocktails at Humidor Bar & Lounge. Modern gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and heated outdoor pool. Located 10 minutes from Wilson Airport and 20 minutes from Nairobi National Park.
-
Want to make more of your time in Kenya? Extend your trip by 5-6 days and experience more of the countries beautiful culture.
Add-ons include:
Spa day
Nairobi National Museum
Giraffe Centre
Elephant Orphanage
2-night Maasai Mara safari
3 nights Diani Beach
Extensions are available on request. Enquire below for pricing and availability.
-
Deposit
$500 deposit per person of total at checkout will hold your spot.
Deposit A non-refundable deposit per person is required at the time of booking to hold your spot. The deposit amount will be specified in the package description. Deposits are non-refundable. Non-transferable means your deposit may not be applied to another person or another year, but may be transferred to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to approval and availability. Your guaranteed race entry may not be transferred to another person, another year, or another trip.
Final Payment Deadline
April 6, 2026 Package must be paid in full by 5 PM ET on this date.
Travel Insurance
“Cancel For Any Reason” travel insurance is highly recommended.
Late Fees
A $50 fee applies if the Final Payment is received after the deadline.
Payments not received within five (5) calendar days of the Final Payment Deadline may result in cancellation of the booking at FA’s sole discretion.
Change Fees
For booking changes after the Final Payment Date, a $50 fee per person per change applies. For changes requested less than 30 days before the first day of the Travel Package, the fee is $75 per person per change.
Additional charges from travel or event suppliers which may result from changes to your Booking Order are your responsibility; you agree to reimburse FA for any such charges incurred by FA on your behalf. We will use our best efforts to accommodate the requested changes; however, FA cannot guarantee such changes once the initial booking is confirmed.
Cancellation Penalties
These cancellation penalties apply to any cancelled booking regardless of the reason, including but not limited to race cancellation by the organizer, injury during training, or failure to make full payment by the stated deadline.
All payments are non-refundable regardless of when cancellation is received. Payments are non-transferable to another person or another year. Upon written request, First Arrival may at its sole discretion approve a transfer of your balance to another First Arrival experience within twelve (12) months of the original departure date, subject to availability and applicable pricing differences.
Double Occupancy
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