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Results — Nairobi City Marathon 2026
7 June 2026: City Hall, the Nairobi Expressway and a finish at Uhuru Park.
Full results and rankings on ACN Timing.
Results & Live → 🌐 Official website →The Nairobi City Marathon held its 5th edition on Sunday 7 June 2026, with a record of over 17,000 registrations.
Enock Kipkemboi won a tight men's race in 2:09:33: « I'm so excited to win this year's edition. » Joy Kemuma took the women's title in 2:17:43.
More races on Sports Infos: all results pages, our athletics section and the Dublin Marathon results page.
Nairobi City Marathon 2026 results
Men's marathon
| Pos. | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇰🇪 Enock Kipkemboi | 2:09:33 |
| 2 | 🇰🇪 Ronald Kwambai | 2:09:51 |
| 3 | 🇰🇪 Shadrack Kenduiywo | 2:09:55 |
Women's marathon
| Pos. | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇰🇪 Joy Kemuma | 2:17:43 |
Full results for every race are on ACN Timing.
Half marathon results
| Pos. | Men | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇰🇪 Brian Kogo | 1:00:55 |
| 2 | 🇰🇪 John Kiprop Lagat | 1:01:10 |
| 3 | 🇰🇪 Lampard Mutuku | 1:01:32 |
In the women's half marathon, Doreen Cherop Kibet won in 1:09:19, with Sylvia Chengewo and Sharon Cherotich completing the podium.
Race info
The marathon started at 6:45 am at City Hall and finished at Uhuru Park. Winners received KSh 3.5 million, second place KSh 2.25 million and third KSh 1.5 million.
| Race | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 42 km | Start 6:45, City Hall |
| Half Marathon | 21 km | Winner: KSh 150,000 |
| 10 km | 10 km | Road race |
| Fun Run | 5 km | Open to all |
Course: City Hall to Uhuru Park
From City Hall, the route runs mostly along the Nairobi Expressway, before the finish in Uhuru Park.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the event is « very important in nurturing talent ».
Nairobi City Marathon 2026 key facts
| Item | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Men's winner 2:09:33 | 🇰🇪 Kipkemboi | PB by 2+ minutes |
| Women's winner 2:17:43 | 🇰🇪 Kemuma | Marathon |
| Half marathon 1:00:55 | 🇰🇪 Kogo | Men's winner |
| Registered 17,000+ | 75 countries | Record |
Nairobi City Marathon 2026: FAQ
When was the Nairobi City Marathon 2026?
On Sunday 7 June 2026. It was the 5th edition.
Who won the men's marathon?
Enock Kipkemboi in 2:09:33, ahead of Ronald Kwambai (2:09:51) and Shadrack Kenduiywo (2:09:55).
Who won the women's marathon?
Joy Kemuma in 2:17:43.
Where can I see the full results?
On ACN Timing, via the link on this page. All our results pages are also in the Les résultats section of Sports Infos.
Who won the half marathon?
Brian Kogo in 1:00:55 for the men and Doreen Cherop Kibet in 1:09:19 for the women.