This archive report was first published on 9 November 2019.
On November 9, 2019, the 16th edition of the Ndakaini Half Marathon took place, with Ngong-based athlete George Nyagetari emerging as the winner after clocking a time of 1:10:32 in the 21-kilometre race.
The first and second runner-up registered times of 1:11:28 and 1:12:28 respectively, showcasing the competitive nature of the event.
Speaking after the race, George expressed his happiness with the victory, stating that he will now focus his attention on the remainder of the season.
"It was a tough race, but I have prepared myself for this kind of terrain. I am delighted to have the victory on my first outing here and look forward to the remainder of the year," he said.
The women's category was won by Rebecca Wanjiru from Nyadarua, who clocked 1:45:28, while the first and second runner-up registered 1:56:58 and 1:59:05 respectively.
The event featured the challenging 21km race, the scenic 10km course, and the 5km family fun run, attracting both international and local athletes who tested themselves on the hilly terrain.
Speaking about the event, Ndakaini Environmental Conservation Association (NDEKA) Sports Chairman, James Mukuna, said that the 16th edition was successful, with the number of participants increasing from 1500 in 2018 to 2000 this year.
