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Kenya: Kiprop, Kipketer Reign Supreme at Stanchart Nairobi Marathon
Nation, 31 October 2021
Elisha Kiprop had a second bite of the cherry as he fought off tough competition from Alphonce Kigen and Joshua Kogo to win the 2021 Stanchart Nairobi Marathon on Sunday. Read more »
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Kenya: It's All Systems Go for Stanchart Marathon
Nation, 30 October 2021
Athletics coach Elkana Ruto believes that athletes in the 42-kilometre race would have been privileged if their race had started earlier at today's Standard Chartered Nairobi… Read more »
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Kenya: Rionotukei Seeks Maiden Win in Stanchart Nairobi Marathon
Nation, 28 October 2021
The StanChart Nairobi Marathon returns on Sunday with 35-year old Chemutai Rionotukei out to secure her maiden win in her fourth appearance. Read more »
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Kenya: Police Announce Traffic Diversions Ahead of Stanchart Marathon on October 31
Capital FM, 28 October 2021
The National Police Service has released a list of roads that will be closed during the Standard Chartered Marathon slated for Sunday. Read more »
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Kenya: Stanchart Introduces Virtual Run for Nairobi Marathon
Nation, 26 October 2021
You neither have to wait until Sunday nor travel to Nairobi to participate in this 18th edition of the StanChart Nairobi Marathon. Read more »
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Kenya: Southern Bypass to Be Closed for Stanchart Marathon
Capital FM, 18 October 2021
Traffic in and out of the Southern bypass will be diverted to alternative roads between 12am and 1pm on October 31 to allow space for the StanChart Nairobi Marathon. Read more »
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Kenya: Standard Chartered Marathon Set for Comeback
Nairobi News, 9 July 2021
The annual Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is set to resume after a year's absence due to coronavirus. Read more »
Kiprop, Kipketer Outpace, Outrun to Win Nairobi Marathon
Elisha Kiprop fought off tough competition from Alphonce Kigen and Joshua Kogo to win the 2021 Stanchart Nairobi Marathon on October 31, 2021.
The 2018 winner Kiprop clocked 2:11:07 and he was joined on the podium four seconds later by Kigen, as Kogo crossed the finish line in 2:11:14.
Speaking after the race, Kiprop, who started his training in June, expressed his joy at winning the marathon again and stated that he is not in a hurry to move on to other races.
The women's 42km race was won by Valentine Kipketer in a time of 2:30:01. Naomi Maiyo finished second over two minutes later with a time of 2:32:22. Beatrice Cheptoo fought off a strong challenge from Rebecca Cheptegei of Uganda to finish third in 2:32:33. Cheptegei followed three seconds later.
In her post-race remarks, Valentine said that she registered for the marathon after missing the deadline for the Amsterdam marathon, writes Michael Kirwa for The Nation.
