Elites to face off at Sirikwa Classic

Organizers of the 2025 Sirikwa Classic Cross Country, the World Cross-Country continental Tour, a Gold Label event are expecting a big turnout after attracting global market.
With the race heading into the 4th edition, the elite and under 20 athletes will be on invitation only with the event set to be hosted at the Lobo Village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County come February 22nd.
Led by race director Barnabas Korir said the previous editions of this prestigious event have been thrilling, featuring exceptional performances from both local and international athletes.
“This year, we are eager to build on that momentum and anticipate an even more exciting competition. We are delighted to confirm the participation of top foreign athletes alongside our celebrated elite and emerging local talent,” said Korir.
The race will also feature kids’ categories, providing an excellent platform for nurturing young athletes and further enhancing Athletics Kenya’s Kids Development Program.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Government of Kenya and our sponsors for their support, and we look forward to an unforgettable event that will continue to shape the future of athletics in Kenya and beyond.
Head of technical Ibrahim Hussein affirmed that preparations are 90 percent complete with a week left until the event.
Hussein explains that there are some changes to the course, they have removed some obstacles and replaced them with more friendly ones to athletes.
He said they will erect a VIP area, finish area, there will be a podium and a media center. There will be entertainment on the course, we have added showers and deep shallow water to cool the athletes as they pass by since we have hot weather.
” The athletes who participated in past editions were not comfortable. Now we removed a steeple-chase obstacle and water jump and replaced it with other obstacles which will spice up the event.” Said Hussein, who is also technical director.
According to Hussein, the designers of the course are keen to produce a thrilling event in which a 2km meandering loop will have tents which runners will run through as spectators cheer them from each side.
“We have maintained two artificial hills, uphill and downhill stretches as well a s muddy puddles are some of the characteristics of the course that athletes should expect to tackle.” added Hussein.
The event was graced by AK president Jackson Tuwei, NOCK President Paul Tergat, IOC Refugee program manager Gozalo bario, World Athletic senior program manager Alice Annibal and Double olympic medallist Beatrice chebet and World record holder 10k Agnes Jebet Ngetich.