A History Of The Kenya Marathon Dinner
Previous Events
Every year since 1998, the Kenya Marathon Dinner has honored the elite Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes racing the Chicago Marathon. Browse the archive below.
2024
The Hilton Hotel, Chicago
Ruth Chepngetich and John Korir headlined a dinner honoring #TeamKenya, held in partnership with Magical Kenya and the Kenya Tourism Board.
2023
The Hilton Hotel, Chicago
Kelvin Kiptum, Benson Kipruto and Ruth Chepngetich attended in a history-making Chicago Marathon weekend.
2019
The Hilton Hotel, Chicago
The 21st annual dinner honoring elite Kenyan runners ahead of the Chicago Marathon.
2016
The Hilton Hotel, Chicago
Full photo gallery from the 2016 edition of the Kenya Marathon Dinner.
2014
The Hilton Hotel, Chicago
Eliud Kipchoge, Sammy Kitwara and Wesley Korir joined the 16th annual dinner, covered live by ABC7 Chicago.
2012
Moody Church, Chicago
The 15th annual dinner moved to Moody Church, continuing the tradition of welcoming Kenya's elite marathoners to Chicago.
2010
Kenwood Academy, Chicago
The 13th annual dinner, held at Kenwood Academy, brought the Chicago Kenyan community together to celebrate the marathon's elite field.