Oyengo, Kipsoi shine as Mombasa hosts Standard Chartered Marathon satellite run
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Last year’s marathon raised Kshs 48 million for Futuremakers, and this year’s target stands at Kshs 75 million
Over 700 runners from Kenya’s Coastal region took part in the Standard Chartered Marathon Mombasa Satellite Run at the scenic Mama Ngina Waterfront, where Elizabeth Oyengo and Elisha Kipsoi impressed with commanding performances to win the 21km women’s and men’s races respectively.
The Mombasa event served as a curtain-raiser for the 22nd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, 26 October 2025, at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.
Participants competed across three categories: the 5km Family Fun Run, 10km, and 21km.
The event allowed local enthusiasts to experience Kenya’s largest single-day sporting occasion without having to travel to the capital.
Although designed as a fun run, the race featured chip timing to give participants official results.
An elated Kipsoi said after crossing the finish line, “I am excited to have achieved my personal best time today. I have been training hard and this victory gives me confidence to take on bigger races in the near future.”
The 5km and 10km runners started and finished at Mama Ngina Waterfront, looping around the Docks Roundabout, while 21km participants followed a longer route through Fontanella Roundabout, Moi Avenue, and Mogadishu Road before returning to the Waterfront.
The concept of satellite runs was first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow runners to participate from different locations when public gatherings were restricted.
Speaking at the event, David Mwindi, Chairperson of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Local Organising Committee, said, “The inclusion of satellite races reflects our commitment to making fitness and athletics accessible nationwide. Each year, participation continues to grow, proving the power of community-driven sporting events.”
The 2025 Nairobi Marathon has already attracted more than 30,000 runners from 92 nationalities, up from 27,000 last year, and enjoys support from 39 sponsors who have contributed a record Kshs 229 million, a 32 percent increase from 2024’s Kshs 173 million.
Proceeds will go towards Standard Chartered’s Futuremakers initiative, which empowers young people, especially women and persons with disabilities, by equipping them with skills to learn, earn, and grow, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 8 on inclusive economic growth and decent work for all.
Last year’s marathon raised Kshs 48 million for Futuremakers, and this year’s target stands at Kshs 75 million. In addition, a three-year Kshs 133 million employability programme launched in 2024 continues to train young people with market-ready skills.
With just a week to go, the 2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is shaping up to be the biggest and most impactful edition yet, cementing its reputation as Kenya’s premier international road race.
