Nairobi International Marathon Draws Attention July 28—Runners participating in this year's Nairobi International Marathon had better start getting ready for some competition. Organizers announced yesterday at a press conference that 12,000 athletes have already signed up for the race, an increase of nearly 30 percent compared to last year. Chair of the organization board, Paul Oduya, says they are expecting even more registrations. "Since the race last year, we have been working very hard to promote the marathon on social media. This allowed us to reach out more to international athletes." Oduya also said that the race's growing popularity has helped give a boost to local tourism and believes that this year's event will continue that trend. New routes were also announced during the press conference. The full and half marathons will begin along the western edge of the National Park, while the shorter races will start on Outer Ring Road. All races will end at City Stadium. Officials have released details online at www.nairobirace.org.ke, including closures and detours for motorists along Langata, Mombasa, and other major roads. For those interested in joining, registration will remain open until the end of August. Visit www. nairobimarathon.org to learn more about entiy fees and other requirements. |
