The Kenya Tourism Board’s Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run has attracted runners from Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Kericho, Kisumu and Kisii counties as well as Spain. The run showcases the nexus between sports and tourism as well the importance of sports in harnessing diversity and bringing people together.
The Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service today in Nandi County graced the last day of the Kenya Tourism Board’s Magical Kenya Trail, whose culmination was the Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run.
Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board led by CEO Lilian Kimeto attended the event to document the nexus between sports, culture and tourism as part of its mandate to enhance Government communication.
The Mountain Run, organised by Athletics Kenya, was part of the Magical Kenya Trail, which crisscrossed Laikipia, Nyandarua, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties.
The event attracted runners from Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Kericho, Kisumu, Bomet and Kisii counties as well as Spain and South Africa.
It showcased the close link between sports and tourism as well the importance of sports in harnessing diversity and bringing people together.
Alfred Cheruiyoit was the winner of the 14km men’s race after clocking 1.09.04.
He was followed by Ken Koros (1.09.33) and Richard Atuya (1.09.35).
Janet Chepng’etich was the winner of the 14km Women’s race. She was followed by Mercy Chemutai and in the third place was Miriam Chepkurui.
The next generation of athletes were also nurtured at the Mountain Run as children and teens participated in 4km, 1km and 500m races.
The run also attracted Men and Women above 45 years.
Mr Koskei asked residents to invest in athletics to better their lives as well as tourism facilities as the Government markets tourists attractions in counties and opens up the area as part of its Bottom-up agenda
At the Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run, the next generation of athletes is being nurtured as children and teens participate in 4km, 1km and 500m races.
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