Samson Lemayan successfully defended his title at the 26th annual Safari Lewa Marathon on Saturday, while Lydia Simiyu won the women's 42km race.

• More than 1,400 participants competed in the event held at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
• Samson Lemayan, an ranger at Samburu National Reserve, finished the challenging course in 2:27:04.
• Lydia Simiyu, a Kenya Wildlife Service officer, won the women's race in 2:50:39, marking her first time competing.
• The M-PESA Foundation, a key sponsor, highlighted its 26 years of support for the marathon and its impact on conservation and communities.