The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, also known as Chepsaita Run or The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, is an annual professional cross country running competition in Chepsaita, Eldoret, Kenya. First held in 2023, it takes place in early December. As of 2024[update] it is a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold status meeting, the highest level, joining Sirikwa Cross Country Classic as the only such meetings in Kenya and Africa.[1]
| The Great Chepsaita Cross Country | |
|---|---|
 The City of Champions running monument in Eldoret, the host of the Great Chepsaita run | |
| Date | December |
| Location | Chepsaita, Eldoret, Kenya |
| Event type | Cross country |
| Distance | 8 km |
| Established | 2023 |
| Official site | Official website |
The race was upgraded to Gold status in 2024, announced at a launch event with Eliud Kipchoge and 2023 winner Edinah Jebitok.[2]
The competition awards prizes for youth, open, and senior level races. At the 2023 edition, Kenyan grandmother Benedicta Kosgei won a cow by placing 3rd in the senior division race.[3]
Professional race winners
edit| Ed. | Date | Men's winner | Time (m:s) | Women's winner | Time (m:s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 Dec 2023 |  Ishmael Rokitto Kipkurui (KEN) |
23:17 (8 km) | Edinah Jebitok (KEN) |
26:17 (8 km) | [4] |
| 2nd | 7 Dec 2024 |
References
edit- ^ "2024/25 World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold". World Athletics. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Chepsaita Cross Country upgraded to gold label". The Standard. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "Meet grandma who won a cow in last year's Great Chepsaita Cross Country Marathon". TV47 Digital. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "2023 The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run". World Athletics. Retrieved 15 November 2024.