Nairobi city ready for the second edition of the Nairobi city Marathon-Oscar Igaida.
Nairobi city invites all runners to the second edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on 2 July 2023. Get another chance to experience our great city as you run.
More than 3000 athletes have registered for the second edition of the Nairobi City Marathon that will be held on July 2.
The marathon which was initially set to be held on May 21 will be held along the Nairobi Expressway and will comprise of 42km, 21km, 10km and 6km races.
Speaking during the event’s media launch held Wednesday in a Nairobi Hotel, race director Ibrahim Hussein disclosed that they are targeting close to 10,000 runners to participate in the event.
Registration is going and as of now we have about 3000 athletes who have already registered. We know how Kenyans operate and we expect most will register as we draw closer to the event. We therefore expect to have about 10,000 athletes since last year we had slightly lower than that number,” said Hussein
Just like last year all the races will be run along the expressway and this time around we also want to showcase our national heritage to the world. Therefore the 42km course will snake its way past iconic buildings such as the City Hall and the parliament. We also decided to split the finishing point to two where 42km and 10km races end while 21km and 6km runners will finish on another point,” said Hussein, a three-time Boston Marathon winner.
Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei said the marathon has also attracted international runners being one of the highest paying races in the world.
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“We expect some good athletes from outside of this country. Last year we had over 1000 foreign athletes. This being the second edition we expect more marathoners, we expect fast times. Apart from running we expect people to enjoy it since they can enjoy the scenic expressway and also our national parks which are just close to the capital.” Tuwei said.
Nairobi county will fully support the marathon~Oscar Igaida.
While speaking during the official launch, Nairobi county chief officer for youth, sports and talent Mr Oscar Igaida said that the county government of Nairobi under the leadership of Governor Sakaja was ready and willing to ensure that the event runs smoothly without any hiccups.
“In a world filled with endless demands and distractions, it is important that we prioritize our physical and mental well being. It is at this juncture that the Nairobi international marathon comes in as a reminder that health is our greatest wealth. By taking part in this marathon, we will not only be challenging ourselves physically but also we shall be sending a strong message that our mental-wellbeing matters too.” Said Igaida.
The Nairobi international marathon will also serve as a platform where the youths will showcase their talents both on and off the track. Besides, the marathon will help to distract our young ones from drugs and other anti social behaviours.
“The Nairobi city county government will ensure the smooth sailing of the event by ensuring road closures are implimented besides availing its fire fighting equipment and ambulances for any eventualities during the race day. We have also undertaken to give advertising rebates to maximize on the marketing angle of the event for wider participation ” added Mr Igaida.
Organizers also got a major shot in the arm with KCB group announcing a sponsorship of Ksh 5 million
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