John Langat and Miriam Ebongon will lead top Kenyan runners at the Houston marathon set for January 19.
Langat, who has a personal best of 2:08:39 will lead men’s title chase in marathon with compatriot Paul Maina (2:08:49) and Dominic Ondoro(2:08:51) for company in the race.
In the women’s category, Ebongon will be the sole representative in competitive field. She has a personal best time of 2:27:16 and will be up against Ethiopian trio of Degefa Eshetu (2:22:40), Askale Merechi (2:24:14) and Shuko Wote (2:24:28).
In the half marathon, Caroline Chepkoech starts favourite with a personal best of 1:05:07. Others in the field include Dorcas Tuitoek (1:06:33), Jepkorir Kipkoech (1:07:12), Monica Wanjuhi (1:07:29), Dorcas Kimeli (1:07:44) and Caroline Rotich(1:08:52).
Bernard Kipkorir will fly Kenya’s flag in the men’s half marathon alongside Abel Kipchumba, Shadrack Kimining Korir, Bethwel Yegon and James Ngandu.