Inaugural Kaptagat Half marathon champion Philemon Rono won his 4th title of Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon ran on Sunday 20th in Canadian capital
As Rono dominated men’s race, Madgalene Masai won the women’s title with a course record.
Inaugural Kaptagat Half marathon champion Philemon Rono will be chasing his third title during Sunday’s Toronto marathon.
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Kaptagat Half marathon ambassador Geoffrey kamworo lowered the world half half time while competing today in Copenhagen half marathon in Denmark.
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Various media outlet on the country covered the second edition of the annual 21km race held on Sunday in Kaptagat, Uasin Gishi County.
The following reports were made both in Newspapers, radio stations, Televisions and online platforms.
Newcomer Daniel Kemboi and Joyce Chepkemboi were the winners of the second edition of Kaptagat half marathon meant to conserve Kaptagat Forest, a place well known as the best training ground for athletes.
In men’s category, Kemboi won the race 63:08 followed by Albert Kangogo (63:12) and Micah Chesire in 63:45.
“I came here to try my luck and came through. I had to prove to my people that I was strong to run well,” said Kemboi who was running on home ground.
“It was good winning at home after missing last year edition,” added Kemboi.
In women, Chepkemboi picked from where she had left in third position to win the title beating a host of other elite and inexperienced runners for the title.
She won in 74:10 ahead of Judith korir (74:34) and Agnes kemboi (75:25) for podium positions.
“The race was too competitive especially in hilly course but I returned, chasing best time in the race,” said Chepkemboi.
“I like running in front to give me power to control the race. Once I lead, any competitor will be able to struggle to beat me and that is what I did for the win,” added Chepkemboi.
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The long waited second edition of Kaptagat Half marathon is set for tomorrow in Kaptagat, Uasin Gishu County.
The race includes elite 21km, 5km corporate and 5km students races with the race set to conserve Kaptagat forest, a training area of many athletes in the North Rift region.
With the race dubbed Sports For Conservation, each athlete will be required to plat a fruit tree around Kaptagat Forest
Kaptagat half marathon organizers have predicted a large turn-out when the race gets underway this Sunday in kaptagat, Uasin Gishu county.
Run For a Purpose as the race is called will see athletes surpass last year’s event where 250 athletes competed in vatious categories.
Race director Patrick Birgen said the number, according to the registration will definitely go up depending on the marketing they have done this year.
“We are expecting over a thousand runners in all categories. During our inauguration, we had a big number and we expect the same on Sunday,” said Birgen as he puts on final touches on the organization.
Kaptagat half marathon organisers have set the stage for the second edition of race for this Sunday in Kaptagat area Uasin Gishu county.
Today, officials led by race director Patrick Birgen assured athletes and the public that they are ready for the race on Sunday as they run to conserve Kaptagat forest.
“Now we are ready for the event. We have to assure athletes that the race is on and prize money readily available,” said Birgen.
The race is also sponsored by Eldoret Water and Sanitation company to atune of kshs 500,000.
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Eroll Chen, the Taiwan international will be one of the international athletes who will be competing for the Kaptagat Half marathon title set for this Sunday in Kaptagat, Uasin Gishu county.
Dubbed Sports For Conservation, Chen will be lining up against elite and untested athletes for the coveted race in the region to conserve Kaptagat Forest that is under threat of distinction.
“I want to try my best and finish in top ten. I have been training in Kenya and I have gained much needed experience, ready for the challenge,” said Chen.
The runner, who last week competed at the national championships will be using the race as part of his training for Chicago marathon set for October 13th.
“The race will be good for me and instead of going for morning run, I will be running as part of my training. I want to gain good time to help me run well in Chicago next month,” added Chen.
The athlete also competed at the 2014 Kass marathon as well as 2015 national cross country championships at Uhuru Park.
Athletes who will be competing in the second edition of Kaptagat Half marathon can now register through mpesa Pay bill.
The Local Organising Committee released the pay Bill number to avoid last minute rush to register for the race set for this Sunday in kaptagat, Uasin Gishu county.
For the elite 21km race, the runners will register with kshs 5,000 while Corporate runners with register with kshs 1,000 while 5km Fun Run will cost kshs 100.
How to register> Go to Mpesa, move to Lipa Na Mpesa, Pay Bill, enter Business number 488700, Acc No. Elagerini (space) Name enter amount as shown in the poster above.
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