Defending champion John Korir is set to face world champion Alphonce Simbu at the upcoming Boston Marathon on April 20, with eight of the top 10 finishers from last year returning to compete.

• Korir secured his victory in the 2025 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:04:45 and later achieved a personal best of 2:02:24 at the Valencia Marathon.
• Tanzania's Simbu, who finished second in Boston last year, will be a strong contender, alongside Kenya's Cybrian Kotut and former champion Benson Kipruto.
• The elite men's field boasts 25 runners who have completed a marathon in under 2:07, including Olympians like Abdi Nageeye and American record-holder Conner Mantz.

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has called on corporate entities like Absa Bank to maintain their support for sports events in Kenya, emphasizing their crucial role in nurturing young athletic talent. This comes as Kenya prepares to host two major international athletic shows in 2026, for which Absa Bank is a key sponsor.

• Absa Bank is investing Sh8 million annually into the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour.
• Absa Bank's Head of Sustainability, Charles Wokabi, stated that athletics is "our single best export and showcase of our country to the world."
• Kipchoge highlighted that corporate investment is vital for the growth and sustainability of athletics, beyond just passion.

World Cross Country Championships bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo will headline the Western Region leg of the Betika BingwaFest this weekend in Mumias. He is among over 500 athletes competing, with the event featuring multiple sports and significant prize money.

• Daniel Simiu Ebenyo will compete in the 10,000m and 5,000m races, aiming for Ksh550,000.
• The multidisciplinary sports extravaganza offers over Ksh17 million in prize money across football, rugby, 3x3 basketball, and athletics.
• Winners in football and rugby (men and women) will each receive Ksh1 million, while 3x3 basketball winners get Ksh500,000. Gold medallists in the 10,000m will take home Ksh300,000.