Beyond zero 2020 edition begins, half-marathon and Paralympic race integrated

Beyond Zero half-Marathon in Nairobi. PHOTO | BMS

 Beyond Zero half marathon spearheaded by the first lady Margaret Kenyatta is scheduled for 8 March 2020. The first lady has asked people to come out in large numbers to make the event successful.


 The 2020 edition of the Beyond Zero half marathon will be held Sunday morning in Nairobi with over 20,000 runners expected to take part.



This year’s event will include a Paralympic race which will be flagged off at 6:30 am followed by the 21km half marathon at 7 am while 10km road race and corporate-run will start at 8:30 am followed by the 3km family fun race.



All the races will start at Uhuru Highway near Nyayo national stadium towards CBD on Uhuru Highway up to the Museum back to Nyayo Stadium through Kenyatta Avenue.



 Mombasa road, Lang’ata road, Aerodrome Road, Uhuru Highway, Haile Selassie Avenue, Harambee Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, Nyerere Road, University way, National Museum hill overpass, Professor Wangari Maathai road and Lusaka Road will be used in the Marathon, confirmed by Nairobi traffic police commander, Joshua Omukata. He has advised motorists to use alternative routes.