Kenya has been set to host the inaugural Mountain running competition set to take place on November 16th.
The mountain world ranking competition was launched on Monday, 11th November 2024.
Athletics Kenya President, Jackson Tuwei said he had confidence that it will create a room for the development of more talented athletes in the country.
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The event will be held at Longonot Park in Naivasha.
The athletics President said that Kenya has champions, but they want to nurture more athletics in the future.
Multiple countries were willing to host the Mountain marathon, but it’s a pleasure for Kenya to host the event. It’s important because the event will impact the locals from Longonot region.
Tuwei said.
The president of the World Mountain Running Association, Mr. Tomo Sarf who visited the country for the first time said that his team suggested Kenya to him, if it could be included in the calendar but he did not hesitate to say no.
Kenya has got the biggest athletes; the region has a great atmosphere to host the event.
Mr. Tomo added.
