The 7th edition is of the Eldoret City Marathon is scheduled for April 26, 2026.
Registration for the race, billed as the highest paying marathon in Africa is currently ongoing.
Local athletes are required to pay Ksh 1,500 as registration fee and 100 US Dollars for foreign athletes.
Organised under the theme ‘Climate Action’, Eldoret City Marathon is also recognised as an Abott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group Qualifier.
What is the total prize money for Eldoret City Marathon?
The total prize money for the Eldoret City Marathon is Ksh 18 million, making it the highest-paying in Africa.
The race awards cash prizes for top 20 athletes in both men and women’s category.
Winners walk away with Ksh 3.5 million for both men and women’s race with those finishing second getting Ksh 1.5 million.
Third placed athletes in the Eldoret City Marathon race are usually awarded Ksh 1 million.
Eldoret City Marathon prize money breakdown
- Ksh 3.5m
- Ksh 1.5m
- Ksh 1m
- Ksh 700,000
- Ksh 550,000
- Ksh 450,000
- Ksh 350,000
- Ksh 250,000
- Ksh 150,000
- Ksh 100,000
- Ksh 90,000
- Ksh 80,000
- Ksh 70,000
- Ksh 60,000
- Ksh 50,000
- Ksh 40,000
- Ksh 30,000
- Ksh 20,000
- Ksh 15,000
- Ksh 10,000
Aside from the main event, the Eldoret City Marathon also has two other races, 10KM and a newly introduced 1 Mile race.
Registration deadline is April 23, 2026.
