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September 19, 2025
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Stage set for an exciting school kids cross country in Cheptigit

Stage set for an exciting school kids cross country in Cheptigit

More than 300 potential athletes have been assembled for the inaugural event dubbed Cheptigit-German Cross Country Run, organisers have said...

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Cheptigit is set to host its inaugural Cheptigit-German Cross Country Run on Saturday, attracting over 300 student athletes from primary and secondary schools. The event precedes a 2025 Berlin Marathon watch party sponsored by the German Embassy and aims to foster athletic talent and educational opportunities.

  • More than 300 athletes will participate in the event at Complete Sports Training Centre grounds.
  • Japheth Kimutai, a former 800m Commonwealth champion and director of Complete Sports Training Centre, announced that winners will receive a one-year academic sponsorship.
  • The competition will be an annual event, held just before the Berlin Marathon, and seeks to develop promising athletes for scholarships in top universities and colleges worldwide.

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