Chebor headlines Kericho meeting
Winners will walk away with a share of the over Sh500,000 in cash prizes, with the 10km champions bagging Sh150,000 each...
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Long-distance runner Maurine Chebor, fresh from a double win in Nakuru, will headline the Betika Cross Country 2025 in Kericho on Saturday. The event at Kericho Teachers Training College grounds will feature elite and grassroots athletes competing for prize money.
- The event offers over Sh500,000 in cash prizes, with 10km champions receiving Sh150,000 each.
- Organized by Athletics Kenya and Betika, the event is a key build-up for athletes eyeing global competitions.
- Betika’s Group Brand Manager Eric Mwiti emphasized the event's role in providing a national platform for young athletes.
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