It's a strong field in the Nairobi City Marathon's history
Kenyan trio of Jonathan Korir, John Langat, and Simon Kipkosgei are among the top athletes who will storm the capital city’s streets for the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon...
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The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon is set to be a historic event, attracting elite athletes and a record number of participants from around the globe.
- A staggering 17,000 runners from 75 countries have registered for the sold-out race on June 7.
- Top Kenyan athletes including Jonathan Korir, John Langat, and Simon Kipkosgei will compete, alongside international talent.
- The marathon, which received a Sh5 million sponsorship from National Bank of Kenya, will feature prize money of Sh3.5m for both men's and women's 42km winners.
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