Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The marathon will be run on Saturday, 5th September 2026.

The marathon is open to anyone who would like to participate in the following distances: 2.5 km, 5 km Run, 10km, and 21km half-marathon. 

Runners are reminded that running is a strenuous activity and that they must be medically and physically fit to participate in the event. 

All proceeds from the race event go towards the Strathmore University Scholarship Initiative. The registration fees for participation in the physical marathon are as follows: KES 2,500 for individual entrants.   

All registrations and payments are to be done online. NO CASH PAYMENT should be given to any individual person or persons. 

The platform only allows for cards enrolled for EMV 3DS i.e., transactions must be authenticated by correct OTP. Your card should allow for card authentication via a “One Time Password”. All cards without this capability will result in failed transactions.

To safeguard your card payments, we have limited your card payment attempts to a maximum of 5 card payments in a single day. 

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email and receipt upon successful registration to the email address used at the time of registration. 

Will there be a refund if the race is called off due to unforeseen circumstances? – No refund will be made if the race is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Details are communicated through email/SMS notices. Typically included:

  • Official Strathmore Annual Run T-shirt
  • Race number / Bib
  • Safety pins
  • Wristband or timing tag (depending on distance)

NB: Collect your kit early to avoid queues and allow time to prepare.

Yes. Collection of race kit is possible and the person collecting must come with a confirmation slip (either printed or softcopy) and some identification document. 

Race 

Distance 

Arrival Time 

Assembly Time 

Start Time 

Half marathon 

21 km 

6:00 am 

6:20 am 

7:00 am 

10Km Run 

10 km 

6:00 am 

6:30 am 

7:15 am 

5Km Run 

5 km 

6:00 am 

6:50 am 

7:15 am 

The route map can be viewed here: runners’ guide

Yes. You can leave all your belongings at the left luggage area which will be at the warm-up area.