DOUGLAS MWALE-IMG PR;
The 2023 Nairobi Marathon Relay will be held on the 6th of May 2023, at the Marist University grounds in Nairobi’s Karen, Kenya.
The event dubbed “The most electrifying sporting event” which is in its third edition has attracted a record 75 teams, comprising 450 runners.
The event is an exciting relay format where teams of six runners compete, with each runner covering seven kilometers to complete a full marathon of 42.2 km.
The Nairobi Marathon Relay which mainly attracts recreational, amateur, and semi-professional runners creates a unique experience of running a full marathon in teams, offering both excitement and an increased sense of competition, with the baton exchange point providing the most excitement.
The event is also an initiative in support of the Nairobi Support Services, an institution that helps with the rehabilitation of children with various disabilities.
Among the runners expected to take on the 2023 Nairobi Marathon relay is multiple Paralympic Gold medalist and former full and half marathon world record holder, Henry Wanyoike and his guide Paul Wanyoike who will be running for team Jelani.
The eldest entry in the field is 73 years old Surinder Singh, who will be participating in his third event, for Team Jelani.
The competition for the overall title is expected to be headlined by last year’s runners’ up in the ladies’ category, Dash Dolls, defending men’s winners Roaring Simbas and runners-up Dathon Ace racing team. Others include Tipwa Tipwa, Early Birds, Zep-Re Team, Sole Sisters Inc., Team Standard Chartered, Team Kobe, Rocket Queens, The Powerpuff Gang, and Team IMG.
The Current cold weather around the City of Nairob and its environs is expected to favor majority of the runners in the day’s event.
The event is expected to attract an increased number of spectators and sponsors and so far, the event has managed to attract sponsorship from SBM Bank, with more corporates expected to come on board in the near future.
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