Half MarathonAnnual Event
Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon 2026
Sunday, 9 August 2026 · 6:00 AM
Betika's flagship half marathon in Eldoret, the City of Champions, with over KES 1.4 million in prize money up for grabs. Free registration.
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Event Highlights
Held in Eldoret, widely regarded as Kenya's - and arguably the world's - running capital
Over KES 1.4 million in prize money on offer
Free registration via Google Form
Organised by Betika, building on a well-received prior edition
Race Distance
21km
Race Fees
| Category | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|
Standard Entry Free registration for the half marathon. | KES 0 | Sold Out |
Course Details
The half marathon takes place in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. As a City of Champions event, expect a competitive elite field alongside recreational entrants. Specific route and start-time details are shared closer to race day.
Getting There
Eldoret is approximately 314km from Nairobi CBD via the A104/Nairobi-Uganda Road, around 6 hours 53 minutes by car including tolls. From the CBD, take Haile Selassie Avenue to Uhuru Highway/A104, then follow the A104 and Nairobi-Uganda Road through to Eldoret. Eldoret is also served by regular flights from Nairobi.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Eldoret sits at 2,100m above sea level and is regarded as Kenya's running capital, having produced more Olympic marathon medallists than any other region on earth.
🌍The KES 1.4 million prize pool positions this as one of the more competitively rewarding half marathons on the Kenyan calendar.
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Race starts in 3 days
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Sunday morning
Race week. Time to trust your training.
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Keep activity short and easy. Sleep well, eat familiar foods, and lay out your kit tonight.
Race Day Weather