Cross CountryAnnual EventSanctioned by Athletics Kenya
Betika Kericho Cross Country 2026 5th Edition
Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 8:00 AM
The 5th edition of Betika na Community's cross country event in Kericho, part of Betika's series of running events across Kenya. Categories include 10km Men/Women, a Mixed Relay, and a Masters (50+) race, with free registration and a significant cash prize pool.
8:00 AM
10km
Free
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Registration is free. Bib collection takes place on 9th October 2026, the day before the race. Entry is restricted to 18+.
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Event Highlights
Betika na Community's cross country event returns to Kericho for the 2026 edition
Free registration with a substantial prize pool across three categories
10km Men/Women race pays out to 10th place, with KES 150,000 for the winner
Mixed Relay and Masters (50+) categories offer additional prize opportunities
Backed by ADAK, Athletics Kenya, and Axis Sports Marketing
Entry restricted to participants aged 18 and above
Betika races sell out quickly - register early to avoid missing out
Race Fees
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
10km Men/Women Open 10km race for men and women. Cash prizes for positions 1-10: 1st KES 150,000, 2nd KES 100,000, 3rd KES 75,000, 4th KES 50,000, 5th KES 40,000, 6th-10th KES 20,000 each. | KES 0 | Available |
Mixed Relay Mixed relay category. Cash prizes: 1st KES 50,000, 2nd KES 30,000, 3rd KES 20,000. | KES 0 | Available |
Masters (50+ years) Category for runners aged 50 and above. Cash prizes for positions 1-6: KES 10,000 each. | KES 0 | Available |
Race Distance
10km
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Getting There
Kericho TTC is approximately 261km from Nairobi's CBD via Uhuru Highway/A104 and the Nairobi-Uganda Road (toll road), taking around 5 hr 45 min. The route passes through Nakuru County onto Kisumu-Busia Rd/B1, continuing to Kericho.
Open in MapsPrize Money
Total prize pool: KES 435,000
10km Men/WomenPer gender amounts.
1stKES 150,000
2ndKES 100,000
3rdKES 75,000
4thKES 50,000
5thKES 40,000
6thKES 20,000
7thKES 20,000
8thKES 20,000
9thKES 20,000
10thKES 20,000
Mixed Relay
1stKES 50,000
2ndKES 30,000
3rdKES 20,000
Masters (50+ years)Positions 1-6 each receive KES 10,000.
1stKES 10,000
2ndKES 10,000
3rdKES 10,000
4thKES 10,000
5thKES 10,000
6thKES 10,000
Race Sponsors & Partners
BetikaAnti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)Athletics KenyaAxis Sports Marketing
Did You Know?
🌍The 2026 edition confirms a substantial cash prize structure across the 10km, Mixed Relay, and Masters categories, with total prize money exceeding KES 400,000.
🌍The event is anti-doping compliant, run in partnership with the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) and sanctioned alongside Athletics Kenya.
🌍The 2026 edition is the 5th running of the Betika Kericho Cross Country.
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Registration is free. Bib collection takes place on 9th October 2026, the day before the race. Entry is restricted to 18+.
Race week is almost here
2 weeks, 4 days
Saturday morning
Taper and race prep.
Add to calendar
Wind down the volume but keep a little intensity to stay sharp. Lock in your logistics now: travel, nutrition plan, and kit check.
8:00 AM
10km
Free
Axis Sports Marketing (on behalf of Betika)
+254 725 449 154→+254 715 961 598