Eldoret to Host AK/Betika National Cross Country Championships

Eldoret Sports Club will host the 2025 Athletics Kenya/Betika National Cross-Country Championships on February 8, 2025.

The event was initially scheduled to take place at the Kenya Prisons Training College on the same day.

This premier event follows the thrilling AK Cross-Country Series, which featured six intense legs in Machakos, Kapsokwony, Iten, Olkalou, Bomet, and Kisii.

It further comes hot on the heels of the Kenya Prisons, KDF, and Kenya Police Forces Cross-Country Championships, as well as the regional Championships.

How many athletes will participate in Eldoret AK Championships?

Over 500 elite and upcoming athletes are expected to battle for supremacy in an event that not only highlights Kenya’s unrivaled distance-running prowess but also serves as preparation for the busy season ahead.

The championship will feature three race categories including; 10km senior men and women, Under-20 men (8km) and women (6km) race, and the 2km loop race for both men and women.

This year will be different with races commencing in the afternoon. This schedule allows for an entertainment segment and a medical camp to be held before the main events, enhancing the experience for both athletes and spectators.

Eldoret AK Championships prize money

To spice up the competition, AK has revamped the prize money structure, ensuring top performers receive substantial rewards. In the senior 10km races, the winner will pocket Sh200,000, followed by Sh130,000 for second place and Sh100,000 for third place.

Those finishing fourth to tenth will receive Sh70,000, Sh50,000, Sh40,000, Sh30,000, Sh20,000, and Sh10,000 respectively.

In the Under-20 category, the top three finishers will take home Sh140,000, Sh90,000, and Sh70,000, with additional prizes for those placing in the top ten. Meanwhile, in the 2km loop race, the winner will bag Sh50,000, with second and third places earning Sh40,000 and Sh30,000 respectively.