Marathons in Kenya
Find marathons in Kenya. Compare 2 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon and Kenya Wildlife Marathon.
4 listed events · 2 with upcoming dates
Upcoming marathons
2 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
KENNairobi, Nairobi County
Kenya’s flagship city marathon from Uhuru Gardens, with 42K, 21K, 10K and 5K options.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Kenya Wildlife Marathon
KENTaita Hills
Kenya Wildlife Marathon — marathon 42.2 km.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Nairobi City Marathon
KENNairobi, Nairobi County
A separate Nairobi road festival using the Expressway, distinct from the October Standard Chartered race.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
KENNairobi
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Kenya
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Nairobi (1), Taita Hills (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about marathons in Kenya
Which marathons are coming up in Kenya?
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is listed for 25 October 2026. Kenya Wildlife Marathon is listed for 23 May 2027 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for Kenya?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.