The two athletes headlined the annual road-running event, which brought together competitors across several race categories, with organisers setting aside Sh12.4 million in total prize money.

Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Kandie Rotich emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, claiming the men’s and women’s 42-kilometre titles and earning Sh 2 million each.

For Kiptum, the victory marked another important step in his return to competitive athletics after a difficult period in his career. The 37-year-old from Nandi County has been working to re-establish himself among the leading distance runners since returning to competition in 2024.