Nairobi Marathon

Run in the Kenyan capital at 1,700 metres of altitude, out through the city's suburbs and along the Ngong road. The home of distance running, with a field that reflects it.

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Where it runs

Nairobi Marathon course map: the route through Nairobi, with the start and the finish marked.
Nairobi Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

Run in the Kenyan capital at 1,700 metres of altitude, out through the city's suburbs and along the Ngong road. The home of distance running, with a field that reflects it.

Next edition
25 October 2026
Elevation gain
290 m
Profile
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First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026