1,000 runners compete in Mombasa satellite run ahead of Nairobi marathon
Close to 1,000 runners participated in the Standard Chartered Mombasa Satellite Run on Sunday, a 25% increase from last year's 800 participants.
In Brief
- •Close to 1,000 runners participated in the Standard Chartered Mombasa Satellite Run on Sunday, a 25% increase from last year's 800 participants.
- •The event featured three races: 21km, 10km, and 5km, all starting and finishing at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa.
- •Brian Kurgat and Eusilah Jemeli won the men's and women's 21km races respectively, while Martin Madinda and Sylvia Carson won the 5km races.
- •The Mombasa Satellite Run is part of a series of events leading up to the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on October 25, expected to attract 30,000 participants.
- •The 2026 marathon has attracted a record Ksh 273 million in sponsorship, with Standard Chartered contributing Ksh 130 million.
Why It Matters
The Standard Chartered Mombasa Satellite Run serves as a significant event in the build-up to the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, showcasing the marathon's role in bringing communities together and promoting social and economic development. The event highlights the marathon's impact on local communities, particularly in Mombasa, and its broader mission to support employability, entrepreneurship, and skills development through the Standard Chartered Foundation.
Key Details
- Total Participants
- 1,000
- Year-over-Year Increase
- 25%
- Previous Year Participants
- 800
- Event Date
- October 11, 2026
- Nairobi Marathon Date
- October 25, 2026
- Total Sponsorship
- Ksh 273 million
- Standard Chartered Contribution
- Ksh 130 million
Context & Background
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, first held in 2003, has become a significant event in Kenya, attracting over 345,000 participants and raising approximately Ksh 520 million through the Standard Chartered Foundation. The marathon aims to support employability, entrepreneurship, and skills development for young people, women, and persons with disabilities.
What To Watch
October 25, 2026 - Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
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