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Stakes high as thousands hunt for glory at Nairobi City Marathon

Athletes in action during the second edition of Nairobi City Marathon at Nyayo National Stadium in 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

It's all systems go as the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon (NCM) gets underway in the Kenyan capital this morning.

Over 16,000 participants from 75 countries will be out to hunt for glory in various categories that the race, set to start and finish at Uhuru Park, is offering.

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