[PHOTOS] How Sirikwa Classic world cross country tour went down

The event featured both local and international athletes competing for prestigious prizes.

In Summary

•The program also included elite races, with women over 50 and men over 60 showcasing their skills.

•The event commenced with curtain-raiser races, leading to the highlight races for men's and women's under-20 categories covering 6km and 8km, respectively.

Top three finalists World 10,000m silver medalist Daniel Simui, Ishmael Kipkurui and Weldon Langat in the men's 10km Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024
Top three finalists World 10,000m silver medalist Daniel Simui, Ishmael Kipkurui and Weldon Langat in the men's 10km Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

More than 3,000 children and 70 athletes actively participated in the third edition of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country tour held at Lobo Village in Uasin Gishu County.

The event featured both local and international athletes competing for prestigious prizes.

Various races were organized, including 500m races for boys and girls aged 5-8 years, 1km races for boys and girls aged 9-12, and 2km races for those aged 13-16.

A technical official gestures to athletics using a placard indicating the number of laps to go during the Sirikwa World cross country tour at Lobo Village in Uasin Gishu County on February 3, 2024.
A technical official gestures to athletics using a placard indicating the number of laps to go during the Sirikwa World cross country tour at Lobo Village in Uasin Gishu County on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Immaculate Anyangu leads a pack of women in the 10km during the third edition of the Sirikwa Classic world cross country tour at Lobo Village in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Immaculate Anyangu leads a pack of women in the 10km during the third edition of the Sirikwa Classic world cross country tour at Lobo Village in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Under 20 Girls compete in the 2km race at the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Under 20 Girls compete in the 2km race at the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
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Crowds in their numbers cheer on as athletes participate in men's 10km senior race at Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Crowds in their numbers cheer on as athletes participate in men's 10km senior race at Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

The program also included elite races, with women over 50 and men over 60 showcasing their skills.

The event commenced with curtain-raiser races, leading to the highlight races for men's and women's under-20 categories covering 6km and 8km, respectively.

The day culminated in the senior men's and women's 10km races. Each category recognized the top three athletes, who were duly awarded cash prizes for their outstanding performances.

Women compete in the 50 years and above women's category race during the third edition of the Sirikwa Cross Country World tour at Lobo Village, Uasin Gishu County , Kenya on February 3, 2024.
Women compete in the 50 years and above women's category race during the third edition of the Sirikwa Cross Country World tour at Lobo Village, Uasin Gishu County , Kenya on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Women in traditional rengalia serve an ellite athlete mursiq a traditional energy drink Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Women in traditional rengalia serve an ellite athlete mursiq a traditional energy drink Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Law enforcers on patrol at the Sirikwa cross Country World tour at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Law enforcers on patrol at the Sirikwa cross Country World tour at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
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Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tanui gives his remarks during the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tanui gives his remarks during the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
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5-8 year old boys get their numbers after their participation in the 500m race at the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
5-8 year old boys get their numbers after their participation in the 500m race at the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Top three Winners of the 50 years and above men's 1km category fetted for outstanding performance during the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Top three Winners of the 50 years and above men's 1km category fetted for outstanding performance during the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Kenyan artists son Kenyan colours in support of their own during the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Kenyan artists son Kenyan colours in support of their own during the Sirikwa cross Country marathon at Lobo in Eldoret on February 3, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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