Kipkemoi, Yego win 2025 Iten Road Race
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 11.05.25. | 15:30
Winners in both categories received Ksh250,000, while the second and third-place finishers earned Ksh150,000 and Ksh100,000, respectively
Wisley Kipkemoi and Phena Yego took top honours in the men’s and women’s 15-kilometre races at this year's Iten Road Race on Sunday, 11 May.
Kipkemoi came home in 45:13.7 to win the men's race, after an intense battle in the final stretch of the race.
He was closely followed by Weldon Lagat, who posted 45:18.5, and Amos Kiprotich, who clocked 45:19.4 for third.
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Kipkemoi described the race as highly competitive, noting that the pace was fast from the outset.
“I felt strong in the last two kilometres. I have been training around here for this event, and I am happy to have emerged winner. Winning here in Iten, where so many great runners train, is very meaningful.”
Lagat, who finished just five seconds behind the winner, praised the tight competition and expressed satisfaction with his form. “We were pushing each other throughout. Wisley was strong, especially in the last stretch, but I am happy to have made it to the podium nonetheless.”
In the women’s race, Yego claimed first place with a time of 51:21.6, fending off a strong challenge from Catherine Reline, fresh off her participation at the 2025 London Marathon, who finished in 51:26.8 seconds. Cynthia Chepngeno followed in third, clocking 51:36.4.
The road was too small for the Betika 15K Road Race in Iten today, it flooded with runners!! pic.twitter.com/sL9WtEuErg
— Justin Lagat (@LagatJustin) May 11, 2025
Speaking after her win, Yego said, “The conditions were ideal today, and I found a good rhythm early. I had to push hard in the last few kilometres because the competition was very close. I am happy to have come on top because I had put in a lot of work in preparation for this race.”
Reline, who stayed close behind Yego for most of the race, admitted that she had tried to close the gap in the final kilometre but could not quite overtake her.
“It was a great race, and I am proud of how I ran. I am just coming off my participation in the London Marathon, and I thought it would be good for me to continue participating in such local events to continue improving my skills. Events like these are so important for us because we get to earn a lot of experience from competing against such a strong field."
Winners in both categories received Ksh250,000, while the second and third-place finishers earned Ksh150,000 and Ksh100,000, respectively. Those who placed fourth and fifth took home Ksh50,000 and Ksh40,000, with athletes finishing between sixth and tenth receiving Ksh20,000 each.
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