Nairobi Marathon
Nairobi Marathon race day weather
Warm start, rising heat
Runners will face temperatures starting at 63°F and rising to 71°F by late morning. With humidity at 76% and a light headwind from the east, adjusting pace will be crucial to manage the heat. Frequent hydration breaks are advised to cope with the increasing warmth.
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About the Nairobi Marathon
The Nairobi Marathon is Kenya's only World Athletics Road Race Label marathon and the country's largest annual road race. Runners start near Carnivore Grounds on the Southern Bypass and finish at Uhuru Gardens, passing views of Nairobi National Park along the route. The 2025 edition drew a record 30,602 finishers from 92 nations across the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K events. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
