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Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon are set to headline the Great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run 2024 in Uasin Gishu.
Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and three-time Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon will headline the second edition of the Great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run, set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Uasin Gishu County.
The event, themed "Run and Educate," is dedicated to supporting education for underprivileged children in the community.
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Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated event, Kipchoge expressed his passion for the initiative, emphasizing its impact on education.
“I will be running for education as you know education is the ultimate equalizer,” Kipchoge said.
The Great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run, launched last year, seeks to combine athletic excellence with community empowerment.
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Event patron Farouk Kibet reiterated its dual focus on nurturing young athletic talent and creating educational opportunities.
“Our theme for this year is Run and Educate because this event offers young athletes the chance to expose their talents while also giving them an opportunity to better their education through scholarships,” said Kibet in a past interview.
This year’s proceeds will go toward refurbishing the nearby Chepsaita Secondary School, while the top 100 finishers in each of the 11 competition categories will earn scholarships.
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10:00 - 18.11.2024
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The initiative allows participants to compete not just for themselves but also for others in the community, enabling winners to donate scholarships to needy children.
The event targets 10,000 competitors and promises an array of engaging activities alongside the races, including tree planting to promote sustainability, a free medical camp, and a cultural exhibition showcasing local heritage.
Organizers hope to make a broader impact through these complementary programs.
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07:20 - 15.11.2024
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Last year’s inaugural edition saw stellar performances from the 2022 World Cross Country Junior Champion Ishmael Kipkurui and Edinah Jebitok in the senior men’s and women’s 8km categories.
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