Sirikwa Classic: Lobo village to come alive with huge entry for World Athletics event
From left: Eliud Kipchoge, Beatrice Chebet, Agnes Ng'etich, Simiu Ebenyo and Geoffrey Kamworor during the launch of 2026 Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Gold Tour at Lobo Village in Kapseret, Eldoret City in Uasin Gishu County on January 20, 2026. The race will be held on February 14, 2026.
Preparations for the event are at an advanced stage and organisers expect to stage a world-class event on Saturday.
Organizers expect more than 5,000 competitors at the event, among them 3,500 juniors competing in various categories.
Organisers are putting final details on preparations for Sirikwa Classic, a World Athletics Cross Country Continental Gold Tour event that will be held on Saturday, February 14, at Lobo village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
According to the competition’s director, Kennedy Tanui, preparations for the event are at an advanced stage and organisers expect to stage a world-class event on Saturday.
