Ugandan Dorrine Chesang and Koech Cheruiyot were crowned the champions of the 2026 Eldoret City Marathon held today in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county.
Chesang won the women’s title after edging out bigwigs like former Boston marathon champion Sharon Cherop, former Commonwealth Games marathon champion Flomena Cheyech Daniels among others for the title in a hotly contested race.
she clocked 2:30:26 beating Kenyan Margaret Muriuki to second place after stopping the timer at 2:30:45 with Jackline Jerono completing the top three in 2:31:51.
following the victory, Chesang said that the race was too competitive and coming home with the title was a way of consoling her determination in the race.
“The race was too tough especially facing off with the experienced marathoners. Victory is the best reward,” said Chesang.
after crossing the finish in position 21 last year, Cheruiyot returned to the same course to prove a point.
He said that the determination and hard work in training paid off.
“The position last year was not appealing but I managed to get a manager and that comes with great things. I have really improved and ready for any race thatvcomes ahead. I want to win more,” he said.
He clocked 2:12:53 for the top prize ahead of Leonard Kiprotich who clocked 2:13:23 with Hosea Kiplimo completing the podium at 2:13:49.