Eldoret City marathon increases prize money, changes route Eldoret City Marathon organisers have increased prize money as well as changed the route ahead of the April 21 event in Eldoret.
Speaking during the launch of the second edition of Eldoret yesterday morning, race director Moses Tanui, said they have increased prize money to attract international athletes. The two-time Boston marathon champion said this time around, the winner of the race will pocket US$35,000 (Sh3.5 million), up from last year’s Sh3 million. He said besides the winner, the top 10 finishers will also get cash rewards.
“Athletes are the backbone of this nation and we have to treat them well. This race is meant to benefit athletes and not individuals. That is why we have managed to increase the prize money to attract international runners to compete in it,” said Tanui. He said they have decided to increase the prize money owing to many sponsors, who have come on board following good organization.
“Our operations are above board and whatever we do is an open book for all to see and that is why we have attracted more sponsors. “In fact, the more the sponsors come, the more we will continue increasing the prize money,” said the former Olympic Games 10,000m silver medallist.
He explained that they have been forced to change the route to concentrate the event within the town, owing to the improved road network.
