Chemususu Half receives Mozzart Bet’s Ksh4 Million sponsorship boost
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In last year’s edition, Wisley Kipkemoi and Gladys Koech were crowned the champions
Now in its tenth edition, the Chemususu Dam Half Marathon has increased its prize money for winners to Ksh300,000 thanks to a massive sponsorship boost by leading gaming firm Mozzart Bet.
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The firm has extended its sponsorship deal for the fourth year in a row, boosting the Saturday, 15 November race to the tune of Ksh 4 million.
The race’s main objective is raising awareness of critical environmental challenges while funding impactful projects, which include building a running track and new classrooms at Chemususu Primary School and planting 20,000 trees annually.
Mozzart Bet ndio mdhamini mkuu wa mbio za mwaka huu za kilomita 21 ya Mozzart Bet Chemususu Dam Half Marathon, Mashindano haya yanaandaliwa kila mwaka kaunti ya Baringo, eneo bunge la Eldama Ravine. Mbio za mwaka huu zitakuwa mwezi huu tarehe 15.
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Since its inception back in 2014, the Mozzart Bet Chemususu Dam Half Marathon has grown into a significant annual event with a purpose far beyond the finish line.
This year’s event will feature four races, including the main 21km half-marathon, a 10km race for elite athletes, a corporate race, and a veterans’ category for participants over 50.
Race Director Matthew Birir confirmed that this year’s top winners will receive Ksh300,000 in prize money, up from Ksh250,00 last year, with runners-up awarded Ksh150,000, and third-place finishers receiving Ksh100,000.
The top ten athletes will be awarded, with the last place receiving Ksh10,000.
“Mozzart has a strong commitment to backing the local sports community. In addition to supporting Malkia Strikers and Wafalme Stars in Volleyball, in the FKF Premier League we are proud sponsors of Kakamega Homeboyz and recently APS Bomet FC.
At the National Super League (NSL), we are the Kitting Sponsors of Migori Youth Talent Academy, Kisumu All Stars FC, 3k FC and Soy United FC.
This year we are honoured to be the Title Sponsor of the 21 km Mozzart Chemususu Dam Half Marathon for the fourth consecutive year, and have committed Ksh2.5 million to ensure a successful event plus an additional Ksh1.5 million for branding and merchandise.
The Mozzart Chemususu Marathon is run for conservation efforts, an initiative the company is extremely glad to be always a part of," Mozzart Bet’s Head of Marketing, Frank Okoth, offered.
In last year’s edition, Wisley Kipkemoi and Gladys Koech were crowned the champions, the former winning in 63:82, edging out second-placed Emmanuel Bett (63:86) as James Kipkurui completed the podium in 63:87.
In the women's race, Koech won the title after clocking 77:00, beating Joyline Cherotich (79:21) and Caroline Chepkemoi at 84:26.
