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Hunt for Nairobi: Over 25,000 to compete in the Standard Chartered Nairobi International Marathon as sponsors boost race with Sh170m

The leading pack in a previous Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. The 2014 event is scheduled for 26th this month.PHOTO/DENNIS OKEYO

Organisers of the Standard Chartered Nairobi International Marathon are confident this year’s event will hit the 25,000 mark despite having received only 1,800 entries by now.

Peter Gitau, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, said they have made all arrangements for the bid entry for the race, which will be held on Sunday, October 26.

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