Final touches as Iten prepares to host International Marathon

From Left: Vivian Jerono, Beatrice Rutto, Jacqueline Chelal and Martha Akeno in a past race. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Preparations are on top gear as Iten, one of the world's favorite training destinations, gets ready to host its first annual International Marathon on Sunday, barely three days away.

Yesterday, the Local Organising Committee was finalising preparations for the inaugural Iten International Marathon, a race billed to position Iten as the Home of Champions.