Busia — The second version of the Busia Half Marathon will probably be held on December 15,2024. The 21km occasion is anticipated to draw massive names given the profitable prize fund on supply for the winners.
Winners within the women and men class will every obtain Sh.200,000 whereas the runners-up will pocket Sh.150,000 every.
There will probably be prizes for all those that end within the high 20 class with the least quantity paid being Sh.10,000 every for individuals who end in place 20.
The occasion is organized by the Western Growth Initiative Affiliation (WEDIA) along side the County Authorities of Busia, Athletics Kenya, Western Department and the Nationwide Police Service (NPS).
In accordance with WEDIA chairman Joseph Barasa the occasion may also be used to create consciousness in regards to the Most cancers scourge.
“That is the second version of the marathon and we’re decided to make it massive as we set the stage for even higher issues in Busia County,” he mentioned.
Barasa has additionally urged company sponsors to return on board and assist the initiative which he mentioned will go a protracted method to determine gifted athletes.
“We now have a whole lot of gifted athletes in Busia and surrounding areas and this can be a nice alternative for them to showcase what they’re made off.”
Other than the 21km race, athletes may also compete within the 10km, a enjoyable run and a company run. Athletes pays Sh1,500 to participate in half marathon, Sh500 to participate in
the 10km and enjoyable run whereas corporates pays Sh50,00