2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Start Times
The 2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon will be held along the Southern Bypass.
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Venue: Uhuru Gardens
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY, as the marathon will start on time!
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The Southern Bypass, our official marathon route, and all roads leading into it will be closed on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, starting at 11:00 PM. However, Langata Road and Langata Links Road will remain open, providing access to the marathon venue at Uhuru Gardens and parking at Carnivore Grounds. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY according to the suggested arrival times, as races will start precisely at the scheduled times.
Marathon registration can be completed on the official marathon website at www.nairobimarathon.com. The registration fee is KES 2,500 or USD 20 for local and international participants. Additional donations to our community initiative, FutureMakers, can also be made on the website.
| Race | Distance | Arrival Time | Assembly Time | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km Wheelchair | 21 km | 5:00 am | 5:25 am | 5:45 am |
| 42 km Full marathon | 42 km | 5:00 am | 5:50 am | 6:00 am |
| 21 km Half marathon | 21 km | 6:30 am | 7:00 am | 7:20 am |
| 10 km race | 10 km | 8:00 am | 8:40 am | 9:00 am |
| 5 km race | 5 km | 10:00 am | 9:40 am | 10:00 am |