Eldoret City Marathon: At 52 Joyce Kirui is not about to stop
Kirui is fresh from a 15km masters runner-up finish in Kapsabet early in March, a performance which she says was part of preparation for the Eldoret City Marathon...
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At 52 years old, marathoner Joyce Kirui is set to compete in the Eldoret City Marathon on April 26, aiming to inspire younger athletes and prove that age is just a number.
- Joyce Kirui, a former Half Marathon champion, finished 42nd last year and is returning with rigorous training.
- She will compete against over 1000 elite athletes, many significantly younger than her.
- Kirui's participation highlights the Eldoret City Marathon's goal to motivate clean running and longevity in the sport.
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52-Year-Old Joyce Kirui Competes in Eldoret City Marathon - April 2026
At 52 years old, marathoner Joyce Kirui is set to compete in the Eldoret City Marathon on April 26, aiming to inspire younger athletes and prove that age is just a number. Meanwhile, Kenya's top athletes have been shortlisted for the 2025 SOYA Awards, with an impressive lineup of medalists and record-breakers vying for the top honours. The 2026 Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One Games kicked off in Kisumu with former champions St Anthony's Boys High School Kitale, Alliance High School, and Lukenya Boys High School securing opening victories. In school sports, St Mary's School Yala made a strong comeback to the nationals, securing a dramatic 10-8 rugby victory against former champions All Saints Embu, while Nairobi's Upper Hill also clinched a win, dominating Kwale High School.
