T. NashipaeMillions of shillings up for grabs at Nandi Barngetuny Memorial Mountain Run
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Reigning World Mountain Champion Patrick Kipng’eno won the second edition of the event that was held on January 7, 2023
The organizers of the third edition of the Nandi Barngetuny Memorial Mountain Run have revealed that up to Ksh.5 million will be up for grabs in the event set for this weekend.
The annual event will be held on January 7 at its traditional venue in Tinderet, Nandi County.
The winners of the race, both in the men’s and women’s categories, will walk home Kshs. 500,000 richer after getting a clean bill from the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya.
The first runner-up in the race will be awarded Ksh 200,000, while the second runner-up will receive Ksh 100,000.
Athletes who come in at position four will be awarded Ksh. 80,000, while those who finish fifth will walk home smiling with Ksh. 70,000.
According to the organizers, more awards will be available for athletes who take the top 50 positions. Non-Tinderet residents will also be offered free accommodation.
The race's patron, Julius Melly, revealed that they were leaving no stone unturned in making the third edition a resounding success.
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Melly, who doubles up as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tinderet constituency, further pointed out that the race will attract international participants.
"We are expecting lots of guests from various countries in the world. The race will be one of a kind," Melly averred.
Melly also called on athletes to turn up for the monetary incentive.
"The total prize is Ksh5 million, distributed to various categories. We have also attracted many sponsors who have agreed to hold our hand," he told Mozzart Sport.
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Insisting on the impact of the race, the patron noted that the winners of the past edition have flown the country's flag high at various mountain running championships worldwide.
For instance, Patrick Kipng'eno, the winner of the second edition, went on to win gold for Kenya in the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships that were held in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria, in June.
"We are calling on all Kenyans and athletics lovers to turn up in large numbers," the Tinderet MP urged.
Reigning World Mountain Champion Patrick Kipng’eno won the second edition of the event that was held on January 7, 2023.
Kipngeno cut the tape in a time of 56:21.51 and was followed by Josephat Kiprotich in 57:22.38, with Hillary Maiyo closing the first three podium finishes in 57:36.09.
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