Expressway Inaugural Marathon to feature Top athletes,Citizens

Kenya’s top athletes and ordinary citizens will get a chance to run on the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway.

Kenya’s top athletes and ordinary citizens will get a chance to run on its inaugural marathon, organizers said.

The Nairobi City Marathon organized by Kenya’s Ministry of Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund will be held on May 8 ahead of the official opening of the 27km road.

“Nairobi City invites all runners to the first edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on May 8 in the corridors of the Nairobi Expressway.Be among the first to run on the new Nairobi Expressway with a top view of the metropolis,” Said the organizers in a notice.

The marathon will feature 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km races. According to the Kenya National Highways Authority(KENHA),the Chinese contractor is currently doing final touches on the road ahead of its launch by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The road is expected to cut travel time from the south to west of Nairobi to about 20 minutes from two hours.

Nairobi City takes marathon champions to the biggest stages in the world. Our first edition of the Nairobi City Marathon gave us new champions, Brimin Misoi (2:08:30) and Agnes Barsosio (2:24:45). Welcome to the second edition of the action-packed marathon event where you’ll get a chance to run and become a champion

According to the Organisers Last year, The Marathon was a big success on top of the Nairobi Expressway for the first time. It was an unforgettable event full of fun and proud moments. They are tryingto taking it a notch higher! In addition to the quality entertainment and a smooth run experience and to create a mark for life!

Visit the museums, take a safari in the Nairobi National Park, and enjoy varying cuisines and established café culture. Indulge in the exciting nightlife of the city and entertainment after the marathon.