StanChart Nairobi Marathon attracts strong fields
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The race is working towards earning WMM status
This year's Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon takes place on Sunday, 26 October at Uhuru Gardens, having attracted a record 30,602 participants, the highest since the event began.
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Organisers say they are looking to run an event that brings it closer to joining the list of World Marathon Majors.
Local Organising Committee chairman David Mwindi confirms the progress made over the years has lifted the event to global standards.
“We are confident that the strides made over the years will eventually position the Nairobi Marathon among the WMM, ” said Mwindi.
In the men’s race, last year’s bronze medalist Peter Kwemoi Ndorobo will lead a strong Kenyan field that includes Collins Kipkorir Cheboi and Bethwel Kipruto Kosgei.
Kurgat Kimeli won the 42km race, last year, clocking 2:13:05 ahead of Dominic Kipkirui who timed 2:13:13 and Ndorobo who clocked 2:13:14.
In the women’s race Ruth Wakabu, the Mwea Half Marathon winner who finished fifth last year, Esther Chemutai and Violah Kosgei will return to battle against more than 200 elite runners are expected to line up in search of top honours.
Gladys Chemutai won in 2:31:52, last year, followed by Caroline Koech in 2:35:00 and Joy Kemuma in 2:36:06.
Nairobi Traffic Commandant Joseph Chirchir has announced a 14-hour closure of the Southern Bypass to allow for the marathon.
The closure will start at midnight on Saturday, 25 October and end at 2 pm on Sunday, 26 October.
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