Busia — The second version of the Busia Half Marathon can be held on December 15,2024. The 21km occasion is predicted to draw huge names given the profitable prize fund on supply for the winners.
Winners within the women and men class will every obtain Sh.200,000 whereas the runners-up will pocket Sh.150,000 every.
There can be prizes for all those that end within the prime 20 class with the least quantity paid being Sh.10,000 every for many who end in place 20.
The occasion is organized by the Western Improvement Initiative Affiliation (WEDIA) along with the County Authorities of Busia, Athletics Kenya, Western Department and the Nationwide Police Service (NPS).
In line with WEDIA chairman Joseph Barasa the occasion may also be used to create consciousness in regards to the Most cancers scourge.
“That is the second version of the marathon and we’re decided to make it huge as we set the stage for even higher issues in Busia County,” he mentioned.
Barasa has additionally urged company sponsors to come back on board and assist the initiative which he mentioned will go an extended solution to establish proficient athletes.
“We’ve got a number of proficient athletes in Busia and surrounding areas and it is a nice alternative for them to showcase what they’re made off.”
Other than the 21km race, athletes may also compete within the 10km, a enjoyable run and a company run. Athletes can pay Sh1,500 to participate in half marathon, Sh500 to participate in
the 10km and enjoyable run whereas corporates can pay Sh50,00
