The Meru County Government successfully hosted the 3rd Edition of the Mt Kenya Mountain Running Championships. The run, organized by Athletics Kenya, attracted participants from across the globe and aimed to raise awareness of Meru's high cancer prevalence and promote environmental conservation.

The run featured four heats: 2km, 6km, 8km, and 13km, and saw over a thousand participants taking part. The event was flanked by Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Deputy Governor Rev Mutuma M'Ethingia, and the Meru County Speaker, Ayub Bundi, among other MCAs.

The winners for the various runs are as follows:

13km run
Men
1. Josephat Kiprotich- 44.07
2. Patrick kipngeno- 44.31
3. Micheal Saoly- 45.06

Women
1. Valentine Jepkoech - 50.37
2. Philaries Kipsang- 52.43
3. Bency Cheruiyot- 52.57

8km Run (Men):

Elias Kiprop - 42.42

Danson Nderitu - 44.52

Plus Murimi - 47.03

8km Run (Women):

Ann Naerokop - 34:33

Christine Mutua - 35.24

Susan Wahome - 38.16

6km Masters Run (50 years and above) (Men):

Dixon Esekon (50yrs) - Time: 36.26

Andrew Mutua - 37.54

Eric Murage - 37.55

6km Masters Run (50 years and above) (Women):

Sheila Mbaku (53yrs) - 43.02

Margaret Nthinga - 44.23

Angela Kajuju - 45.28

The event offered a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy the scenic route around the once-restricted Mt Kenya Forest, promoting sports tourism in the county.

The Meru County Government is committed to promoting initiatives that support the well-being of its people and the preservation of the environment. We congratulate all the participants and winners of the Mt Kenya Mountain Running Championship and encourage everyone to join us in our efforts to make a difference in our community.

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