Nairobi Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm day, adjust pace early
Runners will face a temperature rising from 63°F at the start to 79°F by the finish, paired with 71% humidity and a dew point of 59°F. Light winds from the E at 7 mph with gusts up to 20 mph may provide some relief. Runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively and increasing hydration frequency as temperatures climb.
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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.
