Winners of Eldoret City Marathon 5th Climate Champions Edition Awarded Prize Money

The Eldoret City Marathon 5th Climate Champions Edition winners were awarded their prize money earlier today at a celebratory event held at Eldoret Sports Club in Eldoret. The top 20 finishers in the 42.195KM women's and 42.195KM men's race were awarded a total of KES 18 million, with the champions Victor Kipchirchir and Emily Chepkemoi each walking away with KES 3.5 million.

Race Director Moses Tanui confirmed that all the winners and awardees won fairly, emphasizing that no case of doping was identified by the Anti-Doping Authority of Kenya (ADAK), which collected athletes' samples on the marathon day, April 21, 2024.

Athletics Kenya Youth Development Chairman Barnaba Korir addressed the athletes and stakeholders, urging them not to politicize athletics in the country. He responded to recent accusations in athletes' circles that the winners of the marathon wouldn't be paid, explaining that the delay was caused by procedural and technical processes and not the unavailability of prize money. Korir assured that any marathon licensed and allowed to proceed by Athletics Kenya guarantees payment to the athletes, as the organization ensures the prize money is secured before any licensed marathon takes place.

Tanui added that the prize money would reflect in the athletes' accounts by Friday, as the process of transferring the money had already been initiated by Talanta Hela, which is sponsoring the prize money in full.

The Chief Guest, Gladys Boss Shollei, MGH MP, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, called for continued support from sponsors and stakeholders. She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting next year's edition, scheduled for April 27, 2025. Shollei also promised to keep advocating for the welfare of athletes and to support their training in communication skills, public relations, and investments to ensure their brands are well-represented and their futures well-secured.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners awarded today and look forward to another successful edition next year.