Stanchart Nairobi Marathon prize pool surges to Sh12.95m
National Police Service Suprintendent Boniface Otieno (second left) and Standard Chartered Marathon Chairman Peter Gitau (centre) display a marathon souvenir Bag flanked by Standard Chartered Bank Head of Corporate Brand and Marketing Joyce Kibe (left) and National Police Service S.O.P. Nelson Cheruiyot in Nairobi on October 23,2024.
One hundred and thirty-six police personnel will be on duty supported by 30 more from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and 80 traffic officers.
“The road closures are minimal to ensure that there will be no major traffic disruptions,” said Otieno.
The 21km wheelchair race will start Sunday's programme at 5:45am, followed by 42km (6am); 21km (7:20am); 10km (8:45am), and 5km (10am).
A windfall awaits runners during the 21st edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on Sunday after the organisers enhanced the prize money to Sh12.95 million from Sh11 million.
The main beneficiaries are those who will finish second in the men's and women’s marathon (42km), as they will pocket Sh1 million each, up from Sh750,000 last year.
