Elite and untested athletes will be facing off this Friday at the Safaricom Kisii 10km road race in Kisii town.
According to the organisers, there will be Ugandan runners who will be chasing the title. But they will be encountering Dickson Simba, former junior international Edwin Mokua, Duke Moranga, Wycliffe Onyancha and Richard Atuya.
Experienced road runners Winfrida Moseti, Nancy Kerage and Teresia Omosa have also confirmed participation and start favourites in the women’s race.
Athletics Kenya (AK) Nyanza South treasurer David Ogechi said they expect an explosive event. “With the Sh100, 000 up for grabs in the main race, we expect top athletes from Kisii, Nyamira and neighbouring counties,” said Ogechi. Registration start today and its only Sh300. Ogechi said the race will start at Gusii Stadium’s gate ‘B’ and finish inside the stadium after meandering around town.
Additional information The Stars Newspaper.