Forest Marathon
In 2018, Ellegirini Greenpark sponsored the premiere Kaptagat Forest Half Marathon (KFHM) and the second edition in 2019. Registration for 2021 Marathon shall open early for greater participation.
| Category | Ksh |
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| Half Marathon | 500 |
| Corporate Team Fund Run | 10,000 (maximum 6 per team) |
| School Fun run | 1,200 |
| Community Race | 200 (per head) |
*Pricing subject to change.
Community 5k Race
The 2019 community participation in the Marathon was a great opportunity to start the ongoing conversation on the prevention of forest destruction. This discussion evolves into a community-wide effort to stop massive deforestation of the forests through tree felling, charcoal farming, extensive agriculture, and overgrazing. The registration for August 14, 2021, shall start on May 2. The registration fee shall ksh200 per person.
Schools Fun Run
School teams run for the enjoyment of the sport for its own sake and the appreciation of nature conservation. Each school team comprises five runners. The registration for each Group is ksh 1,200. A school can register more than one groups. We appeal to transport business owners to provide transport to school.
In 2018, Ellegirini Greenpark sponsored the premiere Kaptagat Forest Half Marathon (KFHM) and the second edition in 2019. Registration for 2021 Marathon shall open early for greater participation.
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Race Shirts |
Finisher Medals |
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Certification |
Awards |
BIB
All the registered participants will collect their running BIBs from Ellegirini Greenpark from 2 - 10 August 2021. We have expanded our registration and BIB issuance option for runners within the North Rift. Those who wish to register and receive their BIB before the Race Day may request for hand delivery to their training camp or school.
Corporate Fun Run/Charity Run
Corporate Fun Run is a fundraising adventure. You can sponsor your staff or team of runners. Each team comprises 5 runners @ ksh10, 000 per team. You can sponsor as many teams as your budget can allow. The fun run registration fee covers organizational costs.
Annual Forest Marathon
The Annual Kaptagat Forest Marathon premiere took place on September 8 2018, and the second edition took on September 9 2019. Proceeds from the races purchased seeds and tubes for small household nurseries. Each edition of the Race costs KES 2M. In 2019, Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company, ELDOWAS (eldowas.or.ke) paid KES 500,000 cash award shared between 40 top athletes (both elite men and women categories).
The Kaptagat Forest Marathon began as a pure annual community race but exceeded its expectations. Encouraged by the success of the premier Race, the organizers resolved to raise the bar of the Marathon to international level while living to their conservation goal. The fact that the Kaptagat area is home to world-class athletes contributed to the success of the first edition. There are over 16 athletic training camps that find the Race of interest.
The Race is run close to Kaptagat Forest on a point to point plan. The 2018 premiere race was won by a two times Toronto Half Marathon Champion, Philemon Rono of Global Camp in Kaptagat, and Hannover Half Marathon and former World Cross Country Bronze Medallist, Cynthia Cherop. Joyce Chepkemoi who came 3rd in the 2018 race, clinched the title in the 2019 edition of the Marathon.
| 2019 Runner winner | |||
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| Men | Record Time | Women | Record Time |
| Daniel Kemboi | 63.08 | Joyce Chepkemoi | 74.10 |
| Albert Korir | 63.12 | Judith Korir | 74.34 |
| Micah Chesire | 63.45 | Agnes Kemboi | 75.25 |
| Jonathan Biwott | 64.07 | Caroline Jepchirchir | 75.57 |
| Charles Kiptum | 64.31 | Gladys Kiptoo | 76.20 |
| 2018 Runner winner | |||
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| Men | Record Time | Women | Record Time |
| Philemon Rono | 62.23.6 | Cynthia Cherop | 71.30 |
| Daniel Kiprotich | 63.11.7 | Celestine Jepchirchir | 72.07 |
| Wesley Kimutai | 63.15.0 | Joyce Jepchirchir | 73.07 |
| Bethwel Biwot Yegon | 63.18.8 | Sharon Jelimo | 73.36 |
