Eldoret is set to host the Kenyan national cross-country trials this Saturday, October 26, for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. The event will serve as a qualifier for Team Kenya, with a strong roster of top athletes expected to compete.

• Among the 490 athletes entered are world silver medalist Daniel Ebenyo, World Cross Country bronze medalist Lilian Kasait, and under-20 gold medalist Ishmael Rokitto.
• The rescheduled global event from March to January 10 has necessitated an earlier national show in October.
• This marks the fourth time Eldoret has hosted the national cross-country championships since 2019, cementing its reputation as a preferred venue outside Nairobi.