The sixth edition of the
annual Kass International Marathon was unveiled on Wednesday in Nairobi. The
marathon will be held on Sunday, 18th November in Eldoret with
the course starting in Kapsabet and ending at Eldoret Town.
According to the
organizers, Kass Club, the event will be bigger than the previous ones with
more local and international elite athletes expected as well as the winners of
the marathon walking away with Sh1.5 million in both the men and women
divisions.
Speaking during the
launch, Kass Media Group CEO Julius Lamaon said, “Our objective is to do a race
of international standards with all the necessary requirements met. The race
gives locals a taste of what happens in other international marathons. The
numbers of foreign runners has increased tremendously and some are even
inquiring when the race registration will be opened.”
In attendance were newly
appointed Minister for Sports Ababu Namwamba and Athletics Kenya Chairman
Isaiah Kiplangat who lauded the event’s move of tapping talent and promoting
peace in the country.
This year’s title sponsor
is Transnational Bank with Kass Media Group, Jamii Telecom, Amaco Insurance,
National Social Security Fund (NSSF), National Bank of Kenya, Toyota Kenya, and
Safaricom among the other sponsors.
One will have to pay a fee
of Sh200 to register for the event, which will receive live coverage from KTN
and Kass TV.
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