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2nd edition: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Iten Sports Ground, Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya
Details
The very first trail race to be held in the Home of Champions (Iten). You will get to enjoy the most scenic views of the Rift Valley an run on the iconic red sand of Iten. You will be challenged by the best kenyans there is and feel what it’s like to really push your limits.
For this second edition, participants will be able to collect points for the World Mountain Running Association World Ranking !
Schedule
Friday, March 7
12:00 PM: Online registrations close
04:00 to 08:00 PM: In-person registration and bib pick up (Office of the Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County)
Saturday, March 8
05:00 to 06:30 AM: Last-minute bib pick up (Office of the Governor of Elgeyo-Marakwet County)
07:00 AM: 25K Race start
08:45 AM: Estimated arrival of the first runner
11:00 AM: Awards ceremony
12:00 PM: 2K kids race
01:00 PM: End of event
Course
Distance: 25.33 km
Elevation gain: 1,072 m
Registration Fees
Kenyan citizens: KES 200
Chlidren (Under 12) : Free
Others: € 100 (KES 14 000)
Included:
- Participation fees
- Secure and marked course
- Bib
- Race timing and detailed results
- Aid stations along the course
No refund at any time, under no circumstances.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation, participants will have 30 days to choose whether:
- they support the organisation and donate their fees;
- they postpone their registration to the next edition; or
- they want their registration fees refunded (minus registration platform fees, credit card fees and associated taxes).
Rules
If you want to be considered an official participant in the event and be eligible for a medal and/or prize money:
- You must register and sign our liability waiver.
- You must run with your own bib clearly visible by our officials and volunteers.
- You must assist fellow participants who need help, if applicable.
- You must be present at the awards ceremony, if your name is called.
If you want to be disqualified and/or withdrawn from the event:
- Mention your intention to drop out at an aid station, to an official or a volunteer, and remove your bib.
- Run without a bib or with a bib under another name than yours.
- Litter along the course.
- Take shortcuts and/or run outside the marked course.
- Show disrespectful or unsportsmanlike behaviour toward officials, volunteers or other participants.
- Consume banned substances by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK).
In order to allow the event to run smoothly for everybody:
- Anyone running on the course during the event without a bib will be asked to yield to registered participants.
- We highly recommend that you avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib) the day of competition.
- There is no mandatory gear, but you are responsible for your own safety, so plan accordingly.
Results
2024
Women
- Gladys Dyskemboi (2:10:40)
- Caroline Jeptanui (2:13:54)
- Joan Kigen (2:14:54)
Men
- Kevin Kibet (1:47:19)
- Kipsung Choboi (1:47:27)
- Sammy Rotich (1:47:41)
2025
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Photos & Videos
2024
2025
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Partners & Collaborators
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Official Partners
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