Top names set for tough battle at Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday

Judith Korir and Mercy Kipchumba (right) fight for the best runner in the 41km race during Eldoret City Marathon held in the town yesterday. Kicpchumba won the race clocking 2:28:10. 06.6. 2020 {Peter Ochieng, Standard}

The Eldoret City Marathon is shaping up to be just as tough as it was last year. Upstarts will be challenging their experienced counterparts in the City of Champions.

By 2pm yesterday, hours to the registration deadline, more than 700 athletes had been enlisted for the fourth edition of the marathon set for Sunday.