This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
Defending champions Silas Ngetich and Maureen Chepkemboi will be looking to defend their titles at the 13th edition of the Safaricom Series Kisumu City race, set to take place on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
The race, which has been shortened to 10km, will feature 350 athletes who have confirmed their participation.
According to Joseph Ochieng, Nyanza North Athletic Kenya Chairman, the decision to shorten the race was made due to reduced sponsorship from Safaricom, the main sponsor of the event.
“The money available can only cater for a 10km race because the first three winners of both the men and women category will walk away with Sh100,000, Sh50,000 and Sh25,000 each,” said Ochieng.
He added that the top 10 winners of the marathon will also be awarded with gift hampers and medals.
Other new categories have been introduced in the competition, including short sprint races, junior and veteran categories.
“These new categories are strictly meant for athletes from Kisumu, Siaya, Homabay and Migori counties only, the rest can compete in other races,” said Ochieng.
