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Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon: 2026 race guide

Nairobi, KenyaPrevious edition: 25 October 2026

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Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon is October 25, 2026. Check the organizer date, course-specific preparation and practical race-day planning.

Updated and verified Oct 18, 2026

The race at a glance

The listed 25 October 2026 edition has passed. The next edition date is not yet verified here; confirm it before booking travel or following a dated training timeline.

Route and elevation

Official race distance: 21.0975 km on road. Official course profile: not classified in the source material. Use the current organizer map and athlete guide for final elevation, aid-station, turn and cutoff details.

Race guide

Date and race-format check

The half marathon is on October 25, 2026, with a 7:05 a.m. start. The organizer asks half-marathon runners to arrive by 6:15 a.m. and assemble by 6:45 outside Carnivore on Southern Bypass Road. The finish is at Uhuru Gardens. The 5:45 a.m. full-marathon start and the wheelchair start are separate categories; follow your 21 km participant instructions.

Confirmed race date

Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon: October 25, 2026. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.

Race overview

Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon is listed for Nairobi, Kenya. The organizer lists 2026-10-25. Confirm your own distance or division schedule before booking travel.

Official event information was checked on 2026-10-18. Entry status at this check: Registration closed. Availability may change.

Final official-source checklist

Within race week, reopen the official event page and confirm date, venue, start procedure, entry status, course, rules, equipment, cutoffs and emergency guidance. Keep the current athlete guide available offline if the organiser provides one.

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Training plan and timing

The official date is not confirmed. Choose a plan that fits your current training and available time, then set the race date when the organiser confirms it.

The listed 25 October 2026 edition has passed. Confirm the next edition before starting a dated plan.

  1. StartDate pending
  2. Build20 weeks
  3. Taper2 weeks
  4. Race dayTo be confirmed

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Race-day strategy

  • Start conservatively and use effort when terrain, wind, or crowding changes.
  • Rehearse the same pacing cues during key sessions.
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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

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FAQs

When is this race?

The organizer lists 2026-10-25. Confirm your own distance or division schedule before booking travel. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Where is this race?

The official event page lists Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. Confirm the venue address and access instructions on the current event page.

How long should I train for this race?

Compare the 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 week plans with your current consistency, event-specific demands, recovery and available runway. Do not compress missed weeks if a standard start date has passed.

What should I verify before entering this race?

Check the current date, entry status, eligibility, course or venue layout, equipment, cutoffs, cancellation terms and travel demands on the official organiser page.

Is the course information for this race final?

No. The distance and current high-level course signals come from official organizer material. Use the latest map or GPX, athlete guide, elevation profile, aid plan and cutoff table for final decisions.

Can a calculator predict my race result?

No. Calculators organize assumptions. Weather, terrain, venue flow, transitions, nutrition, health, crowding and late-race fatigue can change the result.

What should I check for this edition?

The half marathon is on October 25, 2026, with a 7:05 a.m. start. The organizer asks half-marathon runners to arrive by 6:15 a.m. and assemble by 6:45 outside Carnivore on Southern Bypass Road. The finish is at Uhuru Gardens. The 5:45 a.m. full-marathon start and the wheelchair start are separate categories; follow your 21 km participant instructions.

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