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Be warned, the Chepsaita course will be a monster

Chepsaita Cross Country

Farouk Kibet (second left), Patron of Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin Gishu County, accompanied by Athletics Kenya Youth Development Director Barnaba Korir (second right), Athletics Kenya Central Rift Chairman Abraham Mutai (right), athletics coach Patrick Sang (left), and other officials address the press during a meeting at Chepkemel, in the county on November 18, 2023, where Chepsaita Cross Country will be held on December 2, 2023.

Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Located in Chepsaita that seats on the border of Nandi, Kakamega and Bungoma counties, the challenging course has three steep hills and several turns that will be a test to any seasoned runners
  • Runners will start the race at 2,049m and are expected to gain an elevation of 29 metres within the course
  • The race will be officially launched on Wednesday in Nairobi with heft prize moneys expected to be announced


The newest cross country race in Athletics Kenya calendar, the Great Chepsaita Cross Country Championships is so tough that organisers have been forced to reduce the competition distances.

Located in Chepsaita that seats on the border of Nandi, Kakamega and Bungoma counties, the challenging course has three steep hills and several turns that will be a test to any seasoned runners.