KIPTUM, ROTICH WIN 42KM TITLES AS 30,700 RUNNERS TAKE PART IN STANDARD CHARTERED NAIROBI MARATHON

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Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s 42km races respectively during the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Nahason Kipsang and Orba Chemurgor won the men’s and women’s 21km half-marathon titles, while Alfred Kimani and Joy Cheptoyek triumphed in the 10km races. Samuel Kuria and Mercyline Ajenjo claimed the men’s and women’s 21km wheelchair race titles. The event attracted 30,700 participants from more than 100 nationalities, including over 400 elite athletes, and was backed by a record KSh273 million in sponsorship.

The marathon raised KSh76 million through registration fees, with all proceeds earmarked for community programmes supported by the Standard Chartered Foundation. 

The funds will support initiatives promoting education, employability and entrepreneurship, particularly among young people, women and persons with disabilities. This brings the total funds raised since the marathon began to KSh596 million.

 Speaking after the event, Standard Chartered Kenya Chief Executive Officer Birju Sanghrajka said the marathon continued to unite people through sport while creating opportunities beyond race day. Organisers also promoted environmental

 sustainability by providing every finisher with a tree seedling as part of a target to plant 40,000 trees in partnership with Nairobi City County. A total prize purse of KSh11.24 million was awarded across the various race categories.

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