Nairobi City Marathon 2025: Murkomen, Chepkemoi Are The New Millionaires In Town

_{Benson Tunyo Murkomen on his way to winning the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on July 6,2025.PHOTO/SJAK}

NAIROBI,Kenya-Benson Tunyo Murkomen and Emily Chepkemoi are the winners of the fourth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon (NCM) held in the Kenyan capital on Sunday.

Murkomen braved the overcast weather, clocking 2:08:36 to lift the cutthroat men’ showpiece as determined Justus Limo (2:08:42) and Albert Kangogo (2:09:06), who breathed heavily on his neck, finished in that order.

Likewise, Chepkemoi waded through the chilly morning, ending the tape in 2:25:45 to become the new women’s winner, edging out Vivian Jerotich (2:26:31) and Lucy Chelele (2:26:35) who completed the podium in that order.

Each of the winner went home Sh3.5 Million richer from the showpiece that was contested by over 16,000 participants from 75 nations.

Murkomen, 30, from Iten was grateful for his first ever victory in the marathon stating that the secret of his win was the adequate preparations he had with his Kiprun Management team in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

^{_{Some of the sports scribes who covered the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on July 6,2025.PHOTO/SJAK}}

“I started the contest far much behind. I managed to bridge this gap when my body responded to the cold weather at the 25km mark,” Murkomen told Standard Sports.

“I cruised through to stay just behind the leading pack before taking control of the race with 13kms to go. While on the lead, I was really not sure if I’ll win hence the reason I kept glancing at my back, but I held on to the finish line because I badly needed the victory,” the father of one narrated.

It was the second time that Murkomen was putting his life on the line for the Nairobi City Marathon glory, following an eighth place finish last season.

“I feel more than elated with this victory, I’m now looking forward to international showdowns in the course of the season, but this will be decided by my management,” the 2023 Zurich Marathon de San Sebastien (Spain) champion highlighted.

Asked what he will do with the Sh3.5 million bounty he bagged, Murkomen stated: “I’m going to build my parents a better house, I’m also going to improve the livelihood of my grandmother.”

_{^{Part of the crowd who graced the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on July 6,2025.PHOTO/SJAK}}

After registering a Did Not Finish in 2022, Chekemoi was equally over the moon with her Sunday victory in the energy sapping women category.

“I trained well in Iten. I prepared for this contest by concentrating on long runs every morning and I’m glad it paid off,” Chepkemoi underlined.

“My tactic in the race was starting on a low pace before gradually increasing the speed,” the 26 year old mother of one explained.

Chepkemoi, who won the 2024 Eldoret City Marathon, further stated: “With this bountiful prize money, I’m going to give my family a great economic boost. I’m also going to open some business for my parents.”

^{_{Evans Kipchumba Kigen on his way to winning Men’s 21km at fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on July 6,2025.PHOTO/SJAK}}

The 2025 Nairobi City Marathon Selected Results

Men’s 42km

1. Benson Tunyo Murkomen 2:08:36

2. Justus Limo Justus 2:08:42

3. Kangogo Albert 2:09:06

4. Naibei Emmanuel Rutto 2:09:09

5. Biwott Abraham 2:09:29

6. Kipruto Edwin 2:09:35

7. Kiplimo Kipkemboi Robert 2:09:53

8. Chepkwik Alex Saekwo 2:10:02

9. Yosei Mneria Charles 2:10:26

10. Njoroge Moses 2:11:06

Women’s 42km

1. Chepkemoi Emily 2:25:45

2. Jerotich Vivian 2:26:31

3. Chelele Lucy 2:26:35

4. Hellen Chepkorir 2:27:49

5. Chepkorir Naomi 2:27:52

6. Jeruto Chesir Caroline 2:28:08

7. Flomena Chepkiach Ngurasia 2:29:27

8. Judith Jeptum Korir 2:29:33

9. Jerop Dorine 2:29:45

10. Kipchumba Sharon Jemaiyo 2:30:10

Men’s 21km

1. Kipchumba Kiyeng Evans 1:01:20

2. Kimutai Stephen 1:01:21

3. Kipsang Nahason 1:01:32

4. Waiyaki George 1:01:32

5. Kigen Hosea 1:01:36

6. Kiptoo Amon 1:01:45

7. Kiplimo Asbel 1:01:49

8. Kametho Francis Ebei 1:01:54

9. Naibei Samuel Kiplimo 1:01:57

10. Kibet Misoi Timothy 1:01:58

Women’s 21km

1. Jepkemboi Nelvin 1:09:25

2. Jelimo Millicent 1:09:36

3. Emily Chebet 1:10:19

4. Kwambai Antonina 1:10:35

5. Chemurgor Orba 1:11:26

6. Mutune Agnes 1:11:27

7. Cherotich Debrah 1:11:29

8. Chebwogen Mercy 1:11:38

9. Mweu Fridah 1:11:45

10. Jepleting Nelly 1:11:49

Mens 10km

1.Kiprotich Amos 0:26:58

2.Brian Kibor 0:26:59

3. Zakariah Kirika Zakariah 0:27:00

4. NR 13017 0:27:06

5. Moses Cheruiyot Moses 0:27:10

6. Kitonga Pasanjo 0:27:12

7. Ogeto Bosire Quincy 0:27:17

8. Lomoni John 0:27:18

9. Kimani Alfred 0:27:23

10. Robert Kiptanui 0:27:25