The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is organised in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) as well as Athletics Kenya (AK).
Completion of the entry form evidences the participant's agreement to abide by the relevant rules and regulations of the IAAF/AIMS/AK.
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Participants of 21km and 42 km must be over 18 years of age.
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Application will only be processed after receipt of full payment of entry fee.
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The organiser reserves the right to limit or refuse entries and to close entries before deadline without notice particularly when a specic quota is full.
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The organiser reserves the right to contact and interview applicants by phone for additional information required for matters relating to this event.
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There will be no fee refunded if the event is cancelled for whatever reason.
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All participants must ensure they are medically t to participate in the race.
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Entry and timing chips are not transferable.
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No result or medal will be given to runners who start in the wrong start assigned to them by the organiser.
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A runner must retire from the race immediately if required to do so by any member of the official medical staff identied by a white arm band with a red cross.
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No pets, or any form of wheel-run objects of transport e.g in-line skates, prams, push-chairs, shoes with rollers etc. are allowed on the course.
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The organisers reserve the right to use any photographs, motion pictures, recording, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose, including commercial advertising.
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The organisers will not be responsible for any disputes arising from incomplete/ incorrect entry details.
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In accordance with IAAF requirements, all participants in the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon are subject to anti-doping control procedures.
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The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to applicants who declare false information on the entry form, or who do not make the required payment, or who have been banned from competition under IAAF/ AK jurisdiction or who are suspected of having taken banned substances (doping) or who do not meet entry requirements as stated in the rules and regulations.
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Whilst every reasonable precaution will be taken by the organiser to ensure the participant's safety, participants run at their own risk and the organisers shall not be liable for any loss and/or damage whether personal or otherwise, and howsoever arising.
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Total road closure will be lifted after five hours. Any marathon participant who has not completed the marathon course after five hours will be picked by a trail vehicle.