Former Jeddah half marathon champion Erick Kiplangat and upstart Millicent Jelimo emerged victorious at the 4th edition of the Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon held today in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county.
Kiplangat produced a strong performance to win the men’s race in 61:07, edging Kenneth Kiprono, who finished second in 61:14 before Gilbert Kipkosgei completing the podium in 61:22, while Stephen Chebon and John Mwaniki finished fourth and fifth in 61:25 and 61:26 respectively.
Kiplangat said: “I am happy to have won today. This was my first time participating in the Uasin Gishu Half Marathon and I am delighted to get the win. I decided to conserve my energy for the final kick and that worked in my favor.”
In the women’s race, Jelimo crossed the finish line first in 70:25, narrowly beating Tabitha Njeri, who finished second in 70:27 as Viola Munerya Chemos completed the podium after clocking 71:03.
Jelimo said: “This was my second time competing in this race and I am happy to have won it this time around after finishing seventh in 2024. My strategy worked perfectly. I am in fine form coming off a win in the Vodafone Prague Marathon in May.”
The winners each took home KES 300,000, while the first runners-up received KES 200,000 and third-place finishers KES 100,000. Fourth, fifth and sixth-place finishers earned KES 50,000, KES 40,000 and KES 30,000 respectively, while athletes finishing seventh to tenth each received KES 20,000.
Men’s Results – Top 5
- Erick Kiplangat –61:07
- Kenneth Kiprono – 61:14
- Gilbert Kipkosgei – 61:22
- Stephen Chebon – 61:25
- John Mwaniki – 61:26
- Nashon Kiprotich — 61:36
- Clinton Koech — 61:42
- Esau Kemboi — 602:01
- Philemon Kiprotich Konor — 62:04
- Edwin Kiptoo — 62:05
Women’s results
1. Millicent Chelimo — 70:25
2. Tabitha Njeri — 70:27
3. Viola Munerya Chemos — 71:03
4. Brenda Jepchirchir — 71:16
5. Sharon Kiptugen — 71:37
6. Correty Jelagat – 71.56
7. Peris Jelimo Lagat 72.08
8. Caroline Jelimo Chesir – 72.13
9. Eva Jerono – 72.20
10. Brenda Jemutai Kiplagat – 72.29