Tatu City and Standard Chartered will host the official warm-up run for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on Saturday, July 13, 2024. This full-day event offers race distances of 5km, 10km, and 21km, catering to runners of all abilities.
The race village will feature live music performances by top Kenyan artists, a kid’s zone with fun activities, and a food and drinks area offering a wide range of refreshments. High-value prizes from Platinum sponsor Dr. Mattress are expected to attract thousands of runners, families, and friends. The main Nairobi Marathon will take place on October 27, 2024.
Jonathan Batty, Group Head of Marketing & Communications at Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City, highlighted the venue’s suitability: “Tatu City is the perfect environment for world-class sporting and recreational events like the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. It is safe, secure, beautiful, and has hundreds of kilometres of tarmacked roads, tracks and trails. Runners, walkers, their friends and families can feel confident of a great day out” said Batty
Joyce Kibe, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand, and Marketing at Standard Chartered, remarked: “The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Warm-up Run at Tatu City marks a new chapter in our marathon’s history. We are excited to provide participants with a unique opportunity to prepare for the Nairobi marathon in October while enjoying the beautiful and secure setting of Tatu City” said Kibe
The event is supported by over a dozen prominent sponsors, with Dr. Mattress leading as Platinum Sponsor. Dr. Mattress, a renowned Kenyan manufacturer of beds, mattresses, and furniture, is also the main Prize Sponsor. Prizes worth over KES 1.5 million will be awarded across various categories, including the top three fastest runners in each distance, best represented running club, most lively group, and youngest and oldest participants.
“Tatu City is home to Dr. Mattress, so it was natural for us to sponsor this event. We want people to experience first-hand the exciting range of high-quality bedroom and living room furniture we produce here in Tatu City. We encourage everyone to participate and experience the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Adnan Merdin, Founder and Managing Director of Dr. Mattress