Bernard Tangus and Hellen Chepkut are expected to defending their men and women titles during the World Aids Day Marathon set for Saturday in Kisumu City.
Tangus clocked 2:20.42 to claim the title while Chepkut won by 3:14.56 for women title.
The duo will be taking on young athletes in the new route that was established as starting and finish point of the marathon was at the Jomo Kenyatta Sports ground, this year’s run will begin at Pandpieri Primary School in Nyalenda and end at Joel Omino primary school.
But the route will remain the same, around Milimani Estate with athletes taking part in the 42km race making four rounds, before crossing the tape.
Besides the main marathon, other events line up include half marathon (21km), 8km for junior men and 6km for junior women.
Children and people aged 45 years and above will also participate in a 2km race that will be held at Joel Omino Primary School.
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