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Ngetich won by 1 min 14 sec in a dominant display; Korir surged clear at 8km in a tightly contested men's race. Warm, sunny conditions in Eldoret with large home crowds (See full results at the bottom)
Cross CountryPast
Absa Sirikwa Classic - World Cross Country Tour
Saturday, 14 February 2026 · 8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Multiple categories: 500m, 1km, 2km, 6km, 8km, 10km
Free (Ages 15 & under); Invite only for over 15
World Athletics / Athletics Kenya
info@sirikwaclassic.com, +254 794 622 675
Event Highlights
World Athletics Cross Country Tour event held in the running capital of Kenya
Elite international and Kenyan athletes competing at the highest level
Free entry for participants aged 15 and under
Set in Eldoret, home to some of the greatest distance runners of all time
Course Details
The course is held in Kapseret, Eldoret, on classic cross country terrain. Expect grass, mud, and undulating ground typical of international cross country. The course is demanding but suitable for strong club runners in the open categories.
Getting There
Lobo Village in Kapseret is on the outskirts of Eldoret, approximately 310km northwest of Nairobi. The drive takes around 4 to 5 hours via the A104. Eldoret has an airport with regular flights from Nairobi if you prefer to fly.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Eldoret sits at 2,100m above sea level and is regarded as Kenya's running capital.
🌍Athletes from Eldoret and the surrounding Rift Valley region have won more Olympic marathon medals than any other area on earth.
🌍Eliud Kipchoge, the men's marathon world record holder, trains in and around Eldoret.
Results
Ngetich won by 1 min 14 sec in a dominant display; Korir surged clear at 8km in a tightly contested men's race. Warm, sunny conditions in Eldoret with large home crowds (See full results at the bottom)
| Category | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Senior (10km) | Agnes Ngetich (KEN) | 32:28 |
| Women's Senior 2nd | Mercy Chepkemoi (KEN) | 33:42 |
| Women's Senior 3rd | Catherine Reline (KEN) | 33:51 |
| Men's Senior (10km) | John Korir (KEN) | 29:44 |
| Men's Senior 2nd | Amos Kiprotich (KEN) | 29:46 |
| Men's Senior 3rd | Silas Senchura (KEN) | 29:46 |
| Women's 2km | Naomi Korir (KEN) | 6:42 |
| Men's 2km | Reynold Cheruiyot (KEN) | 5:52 |
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8:00 AM
Multiple categories: 500m, 1km, 2km, 6km, 8km, 10km
Free (Ages 15 & under); Invite only for over 15
World Athletics / Athletics Kenya
info@sirikwaclassic.com, +254 794 622 675