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Iten town set to win more athletes hearts as it hosts its own marathon

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Athletes from various training camps in Iten town train at Kamariny stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Nestled in the Elgeyo Marakwet highlands at 2400m above sea level, Iten has a name bigger than its miniature size.

Running has made the Elgeyo Marakwet County headquarters the Mecca of athletics.

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