Healthy U and DBA Africa Open the Door for Iten Athletes at the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

The Athletics Race Fund (ARF) has delivered once again. Through DBA Africa’s partnership with Healthy U, eight deserving athletes from Iten will line up at this year’s Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, an event that has drawn so much interest that entries filled up in record time.

With places in such high demand, Healthy U’s support was key in securing slots for hard-working athletes based in Iten. We put out a call on social media and were met with a strong response, giving us the chance to connect with dedicated runners eager to take their place on the start line enlightening the public that the Athletics Race Fund was supporting athletes for the Standard Chartered Marathon. The Healthy U team has been behind the athletes every step of the way, including providing each of them with a Healthy U hamper ahead of race day.

Through the ARF, DBA Africa will cover the athletes’ race entries, travel and accommodation. Since its launch in August 2025, the fund has been built on the generosity of friends, family and the wider running and fitness community, including the Sweat Squad and everyone who took part in the Great Leveller 5KM. We are hugely grateful to each of you. Your support is what turns opportunities like this into reality.

For the athletes, the race offers more than a competitive outing. It is a chance to travel beyond their home county and to perform in Nairobi, where scouts and talent spotters can see emerging runners without travelling far, and where corporate partners can witness first-hand the depth of talent coming through from across the country, this is how we create pathways for these athletes.

We are looking forward to a fast, competitive race full of memorable moments. To every athlete running under the DBA Africa banner: we wish you the very best. Go well, and go conquer.