Lewa Marathon: Lemayan to defend title as Kwambai out for three-peat
Samuel Lemayan is among the over 1400 runners gearing up for this year's Lewa Safari Marathon set for Meru County on 27 June, 2026...
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The 26th edition of the Lewa Safari Marathon is set for June 27, 2026, in Meru County, with defending champion Samuel Lemayan and a hopeful three-time winner Mercy Kwambai headlining the event.
- Organisers aim to raise Sh15 million to support wildlife conservation and rural community development.
- Key participants include defending champion Samuel Lemayan and contender Mercy Kwambai.
- The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy hosts the event, which features a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and children's race.
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Kenyans Return Home Empty-Handed From World Indoor Championships - March 2026
Kenya's contingent to the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland returned home without any medals for the second consecutive year. The news comes as Olympic champion Sifan Hassan withdrew from the London Marathon on April 26 due to an Achilles injury sustained during training. Meanwhile, defending champion Samuel Lemayan is set to compete at the 26th edition of the Lewa Safari Marathon in Meru County on June 27, 2026, while Mercy Kwambai hopes to achieve a three-peat victory at the same event.
