The second edition of the Meru University Mt. Kenya Run is set for Saturday, 5 September 2026, at the Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST), Marimba Campus.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2026 edition will feature seven race categories, providing an opportunity for participants of different ages and abilities to take part in the event.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##The 14km race will headline the competition and is expected to attract elite male and female runners looking to test themselves on the challenging course.Registration for the race is set at Ksh2,500, with the winner taking home Ksh200,000, while the second- and third-placed finishers pocket Ksh150,000 and Ksh100,000 respectively.The 8km race will feature senior, masters (50 years and above), students and under-20 categories, with registration also set at Ksh2,500. The top three finishers will receive Ksh40,000, Ksh30,000 and Ksh20,000 respectively.Kenya handed major boost in Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars futureThe event will also feature an 8km Corporate Run, with registration for a team of five set at Ksh100,000, an 8km CEO Challenge priced at Ksh20,000, a 3km Fun Run at Ksh5,000 and a 3km Children’s Race at Ksh2,500.Meru University of Science and Technology Vice-Chancellor Prof. Romanus Odhiambo said:##NAJAVA_MECA_9930427##“We are delighted to welcome the second edition of the Meru University Mt. Kenya Run, building on the success of our inaugural edition last year. This year, we are looking to build on that momentum and do it bigger and better. Please register and join us for this noble event as we run for education and cancer research. The prevalence of cancer in Meru is quite high, and we want to be part of the solution.”Big names missing from McCarthy's latest Harambee Stars squadIn last year’s inaugural edition, Michael Selelo won the men’s 14km race after clocking 48:43, finishing ahead of Shadrak Korir and Josphat Tuwei, who placed second and third in 48:52.15 and 49:01.87 respectively.In the women’s elite 14km race, Gladys Songol claimed victory in 56:56, ahead of Regina Wambui, who finished second in 57:46. Jedidah Chepkemoi completed the podium in 57:52.Ferdinand Omanyala announces premature end to his 2026 season
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