The 2024 Nairobi City Marathon that was scheduled for this Sunday, July 7, has been postponed to September 8.

According to the organizing committee, the postponement has been occasioned by unavoidable external circumstances beyond their control.

Thousands of athletes who had already registered for the event had further proposed that it be shelved to another date.

However, the committee “would also like to appreciate those who genuinely wanted the event to still take place.”

“We apologize to anyone who had expended resources and time preparing for this marathon and empathize with the inconvenience brought upon you by the sudden change of plans.

“We will push full steam ahead and work non-stop to ensure that the marathon is one of the biggest, most memorable events across the globe this year.” Read the statement.

“This postponement provides us with the opportunity to put in place measures to ensure a bigger and better edition than the previous two.” It added.

The committee further directed interested participants to use this extended period to continue registering for the marathon and training for it.

“We thank all those who have thus far registered, many of whom include foreign athletes.

“We believe that the entry of these foreign athletes will go a long way in spicing up the competition and enhancing Nairobi City Marathon's status as one of the world's most-watched road races.

“A big thank you to all stakeholders who have contributed in one way or another toward the success of the previous editions as well as the upcoming ones.

“Let us continue with the same fervor for the sport and work together towards a glorious event as the countdown to September 8 officially begins now.”