The 2024 Nairobi City Marathon, originally scheduled for July 7th, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the organizers’ control.
The new date for the third edition is September 8th, 2024.
The official statement from the organisers cites “unavoidable, external circumstances” as the reason for the delay.
This postponement coincides with ongoing protests in Kenya sparked by the Finance Bill 2024. The protests have led to the cancellation of other events, including the opening ceremony for the Global Peace Leadership Conference.
“After widespread consultations, evaluation, and introspection, the Nairobi City Marathon, earlier scheduled for this Sunday, July 7, has been postponed to September 8.
“We thank all those who have thus far registered, many of who include foreign athletes. We believe that the entry of these foreign athletes will go a long way in spicing up the competition and enhance Nairobi City Marathon’s status as one of the world’s most-watched road races,” the committee remarked.
The second edition of the Nairobi City Marathon was held on July 02, 2023, with Robert Kipkemboi finishing at (2:07:38), while Naomi Jebet crossed the finish line at (2:24:33).
This year’s edition will feature the following categories of competition: 42km; 21km; 11.7km and the 4km family fun run.
