The long-awaited 2026 Belgut Marathon finally took place on Sunday, 23 August, in Belgut Constituency, Kericho County, with tens of millions raised from the event.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe tournament, currently in its third edition, is sponsored by Belgut MP Nelson Koech with an aim of raising money to fund the education of needy and vulnerable children.Kejelcha recaptures world half marathon record as Ethiopians dominate Buenos AiresThe event, which started and finished at Kabianga School, attracted a host of local and national athletes, some of whom were present as guests.Among the renowned athletes who graced the event were former marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Sheila Chepkurui.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915456##“I am delighted to announce that, through your collective generosity and support, we raised Ksh 51 million towards supporting the education of needy and vulnerable students at Belgut Starehe Schools. This is a remarkable achievement and a powerful demonstration of what we can accomplish when we come together for our children.Lilian Odira urges shift in coaching mindset after success under female coachMy sincere appreciation goes to all our sponsors and partners for your generous financial, material and logistical support. Every contribution has made a difference,” reads part of a post by Hon. Koech.President William Ruto made the largest contribution after donating Ksh10 million, with Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot and Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Mining Hassan Joho contributing Ksh2 million each.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915515##Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, his Defense and Energy counterparts, Sopian Tuya and Opiyo Wandayi, respectively, contributed Ksh1 million each, with Kericho Governor Erick Mutai and Principal Secretary (PS) for Interior Dr Raymond Omollo also contributing similar amounts.The annual event saw a total of Ksh4.92 million distributed among winners across different categories; Kiprono Kimutai and Jackline Chepng'eno were the biggest winners after bagging Ksh500,000 each for their triumph in the 21km race.Kipyegon to miss ultimate championships due to lingering hamstring injuryBoth Wisley Kipkemoi and Janet Nyiva banked Ksh250,000 for finishing second in the men's and women's categories, respectively; Alex Matata and Zenah Jemutai walked home Ksh150,000 richer after securing a podium finish.In the 10km category, Elisha Kiprop and Stacy Chepng'eno won the men's and women's races respectively and earned Ksh100,000 each, with Brian Kiptoo and Rebecca Kwamboka banking Ksh75,000 for finishing second, as Nicholas Korir and Winfred Mbithe took home Ksh50,000 for finishing third.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915605##The 5km race served as a community race to attract local participation, with local male and female athletes each earning Ksh100,000.