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Lukenya Marathon organisers set for bigger event next year

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Standard Group Head Of Corporate Affairs Manager Charles Kimathi (left) presents a cash cheque to the winner of the women's 42km Lukenya University Marathon winner Hellen Jepkurgat at the Standard Group offices in Nairobi. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard]

Winners of the inaugural Lukenya University One Million Trees Marathon smiled all the way to the bank yesterday after being rewarded for their efforts in the race that supports sustainable actions on climate change.

The men and women 42km champions went home Sh500,000 richer each while 21km winners bagged Sh150,000. The 10km champions were each awarded Sh30,000.

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