Meet the kings and queens of prestigious Eldoret City race
The Eldoret City Marathon, which is being run today, has not only acted as a launchpad to well-oiled marathons but also produced champions who stylishly stormed to glorious victories..
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The Eldoret City Marathon has not only served as a platform for athletes to achieve well-known marathon victories but has also produced champions who have garnered significant prize money, improving their lives.
- The Eldoret City Marathon features a substantial prize money pool of Sh3.5 million for top finishers.
- Notable champions include Sharon Cherop (inaugural women's winner), Valary Ayabei (2019 winner), Victor Kipchirchir (three-time winner, including 2021, 2022, and 2024), and 2024 winners Victor Kipchirchir and Emily Jepkemoi.
- The marathon, known for its challenging course and high altitude, has seen winners invest their winnings in building homes, education, and other sectors, significantly improving their economic status.
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Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Mark With London Marathon Victory - April 2026
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first person to break the two-hour mark in a marathon, winning the London Marathon on Sunday. At the same time, Kenya's Cheruiyot Koech and Uganda's Dorrine Chesang were crowned champions of the 7th edition of the Eldoret City Marathon held on Sunday. The Eldoret City Marathon has served as a platform for athletes to achieve well-known marathon victories and has produced champions who have garnered significant prize money, improving their lives.
