Team 1.59.30 Attempt and Podium Crasher Ladies emerged victorious at the 2026 Absa Life Nairobi Marathon Relay held in Nairobi on 10 May, with both teams delivering standout performances in one of the country’s fastest-growing fitness events.
Now in its seventh edition, the Nairobi Marathon Relay has continued to grow into a major community fitness event, attracting corporates, fitness enthusiasts, families, and running communities from across the country in a celebration of endurance, teamwork, and discipline.
The event featured teams of six members, with each participant completing a 7-kilometre leg to collectively finish the full marathon distance.
In the men’s category, Team 1.59.30 Attempt claimed the top spot after crossing the finish line in an impressive 2 hours, 7 minutes and 55 seconds, averaging 3 minutes and 1 second per kilometre across the 42-kilometre circuit.
In the women’s category, Podium Crasher Ladies secured victory with a strong finishing time of 2 hours, 31 minutes and 29 seconds, maintaining an average pace of 3 minutes and 34 seconds per kilometre.
Absa Life Assurance Kenya returned as Platinum Sponsor for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its partnership with Fitness With David and its continued commitment to wellness, community engagement, and healthier living.
Speaking during the event, Absa Life Assurance Kenya Managing Director, Waiguru Githanji, noted that the partnership reflects the company’s broader focus on supporting initiatives that positively impact people and communities.
“The Nairobi Marathon Relay represents more than a race. It brings people together around resilience, discipline, and shared purpose. As Absa Life, we are proud to once again support a platform that encourages wellness, connection, and community spirit while also supporting the business ecosystem,” said Waiguru.
Founder of Fitness With David, David Thuo, the event organizer, expressed appreciation for the continued partnership and the growing impact of the marathon relay in promoting accessible fitness and healthier lifestyles while also bringing families together.
Participants from diverse backgrounds took part in this year’s relay, further reinforcing the event’s role in encouraging physical wellness while strengthening social connections through fitness.
At the event, Absa Life Assurance Kenya also engaged participants through interactive wellness experiences and conversations centred around long-term wellbeing and financial security.
As a business, Absa Life Assurance Kenya continues to champion initiatives that contribute to healthier communities while supporting Kenyans in securing the future of those they love.
