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Over 2,000 athletes expected at Iten Marathon
Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Wisley Rotich (centre), 2021 London Marathon Joyciline Jepkosgei (right), and three-time World Half Marathon Champion Geoffrey Kamworor’s wife Joy Kamworor during the launch of Iten International Marathon on December 12, 2022.
Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- The 42 kilometres race which will start at Chororget in Keiyo South sub county, will see elite and upcoming athletes sweat it out for the Sh1 million prize money
- Elgeyo Marakwet governor Wisley Rotich said preparation for the race is complete and expects majority of athletes who train in the region to compete and showcase their talents
- He said Iten-Nyaru, Iten-Kabarnet and several other roads within the town will remain closed to ensure the marathon runs smoothly
More than 2,000 local and international athletes will take part in the inaugural Iten Marathon to be staged along Iten-Nyaru road perched on the scenic Elgeyo escarpment in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday.
The 42 kilometres race which will start at Chororget in Keiyo South sub county, will see elite and upcoming athletes sweat it out for the Sh1 million prize money.
