National Cross Country Championships at the Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County will be highly competitive, featuring elite athletes battling for top honors.
The National Cross Country Championships at the Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County is set to be one of the most lucrative editions in recent history, thanks to a revamped prize money structure that guarantees hefty rewards for top performers.
Athletics Kenya (AK) has significantly increased the prize money, ensuring that winners walk away with bulging pockets.
Kishane Thompson started his season clocking 6.48 seconds into a -2.0 headwind, a time that suggests strong early-season form. However, his race execution has drawn scrutiny.
This move is expected to heighten competition, with both elite and upcoming athletes pushing their limits to secure the top positions.
“To spice up the competition, AK has revamped the prize money structure, ensuring top performers receive substantial rewards. In the senior 10km races, the winners will pocket Ksh 200,000, followed by Ksh 130,000 for second place and Ksh 100,000 for third place. Those finishing fourth to tenth will receive Ksh 70,000, Ksh 50,000, Ksh 40,000, Ksh 30,000, Ksh 20,000 and Ksh 10,000 respectively,” the federation announced in a statement seen by Pulse Sports.
In the under-20 category, the stakes are also high, with the winner set to pocket Ksh 140,000, the runner-up taking home Ksh 90,000, and the third-place finisher earning Ksh 70,000.
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Meanwhile, the 2km loop race will see the winner pocket Ksh 50,000, while the second and third-place finishers will receive Ksh 40,000 and Ksh 30,000, respectively.
With 500 elite and upcoming athletes confirmed for the competition, anticipation is at an all-time high.
The event, slated for Saturday, February 8, promises an exciting spectacle as Kenya’s finest long-distance runners battle for national supremacy in the “land of champions.”
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This year’s championship will take a slightly different approach, with a revised program aimed at making the event more engaging. The day will begin with entertainment and a medical camp before the races get underway in the afternoon.
“This year will be different, with races commencing in the afternoon. This schedule allows for an entertainment segment and a medical camp to be held before the events, enhancing the experience for both athletes and spectators,” AK added.
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The event is part of the Road to Tokyo calendar, a series of competitions designed to fine-tune athletes ahead of major international events.
