The much-awaited Boston Marathon will from 4:30pm commence as all eyes will be on Kenya's legendary athlete Eliud Kipchoge.
This will be the first time the Olympic Champion will be participating in the Boston Marathon.
The 127th edition of the Boston Marathon is said to be one of the highest-paying races in the world.
The cash prize of the winner for both men and women is set at $150,000 which is equivalent to Sh20 million.
For the Silver medalist, which is the second position, the holders will take up to $75,000 equating to Sh10 million.
For the Bronze, also referred to as the second runner-up, the holders will bag $40,000 which is equivalent to Sh5.2 million.
For the fourth position, the men and women will grab Sh3.3 million while the fifth will get Sh2.4 million.
Kipchoge will have title holder Evans Chebet for the company, 2021 champion Benson Kipruto will look to recapture his title while Albert Korir looks to leave a mark in the United States.
The women’s field features nine athletes who have run under 2:20, including rising star Amane Beriso, who ran the third-fastest marathon of all time last year and reigning world champion Gotytom Gebreslase.
Double track world champion Hellen Obiri will lead Kenya's medal hunt in the women's cadre.
