Nairobi Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, rising temps ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 62°F and climbing to 73°F by the finish. With an east wind reaching 10 mph, the breeze will be light but could provide a slight headwind in portions. Humidity at 60% suggests a need for careful hydration as temperatures rise, advising a conservative start to pacing.
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Race Info
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.
