All set for the 13th Edition of the annual Family Group Eldoret Half Marathon.
Preparations are top gear for the 13th edition of the Family Group Eldoret Half Marathon to be held on Sunday 6, 2019.
The Marathon champions for inclusive education for children living with autism under the theme Champions Run for Autism.
Addressing the press at an Eldoret hotel on Friday, Athletics Kenya Central Rift Chairman Abraham Mutai said the 21 Kilometer race will start from Fims in Eldoret town and end at Eldoret Family Bank Branch.
“The Marathon has registered over 700 participants and pays up to top 20 of the winners for both male and female runners with total prize money of sh 2.3 million,” said Mutai.
He reiterated that the race will include a 21km half marathon, 5km family fun race, and 5km corporate race.
“The winners will be paid Sh350,000, Sh250,000 and Sh100,000 for the first, second and third prize respectively,” added the Athletics Kenya Central Rift Chairman.
acqueline Mathaga, Family Group Foundation Manager said the proceeds collected during the race will be used to construct 3 classrooms of children living with autism at Sosiani Primary in Uasin Gishu County.
The classrooms will cost sh 1.5 million.
Registration for participants is underway and closes tomorrow morning before the races begin.
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