This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
Published on December 24, 2019
As the festive season comes to an end, athletes in Nyeri are gearing up for the 12th Karindi Cross Country Championships, a high-altitude test that will help them prepare for the climax of the cross country season.
The championships, which will be held on Wednesday, have been consistently growing over the years, attracting runners from various parts of the country.
"We expect big names tomorrow as has been the tradition. This race has not only been a testing ground for upcoming talents, but it has been a platform of sharpening skills for the elite runners as they prepare for other races. It is a challenging course," said Jackson Gichuki, the race organiser.
Among the expected participants are Mombasa International Marathon champion Paul Nyawira, six-time Lewa Marathon winner Philemon Baaru, and Africa race walk champion Samuel Gathimba.
The local community has been instrumental in organising the event, which they deem as a platform for talent growth and development.
"Over the years, the local community has owned this event and they give us immense support in a bid to sustain it. We hope to have a big cheering crowd as usual and many upcoming talents testing their strength along with professional runners," said Gichuki.
