This archive report was first published on 14 November 2019.
Published on November 14, 2019, the Kass Marathon has attracted both elite and upcoming athletes, who will be using the race as part of their build-up for major events next season.
The race, which starts in Kapsabet in Nandi County and ends at the Eldoret Sports Club, features a 42km race, a newly introduced 21km race, and a 5km fun run, as well as a corporate race.
The winners in the 42km race will take home Sh1.5 million, while the winner of the 21km race will receive Sh350,000.
Chicago Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono, who competed in the Kass Marathon in 2010 and 2011, praised the course, saying it is good for preparations ahead of major events.
Frankfurt Marathon champion Valary Aiyabei, who has participated in the Kass Marathon three times, said the race has given her a chance to be identified by her current management.
‘I will be running in the race on Sunday just to motivate the upcoming athletes. I started in this race and I’m happy after winning in 2015, I was contracted by Adidas who have been sponsoring me up to date,’ said Aiyabei.
