Athletes on Sunday turned up for the Nairobi City Marathon to compete in different races.
So far Naomi Jebet emerged victorious in the women’s 42km in 2:24:33 with Sharon Chelimo (2:25:20) winning silver ahead of Judith Jeruto taking home bronze in 2:27.0.
Robert Kipkemboi topped the men’s 42km at 2:07:38 as Charles Mneria finished second in 2:08:41.
Gladys Chepkurui won the women’s 21km in 1:09.06 with Susan Chembai taking silver in 1:10.05 and Nancy Chepleting closed the podium in 1:10:17.
Nairobi City Marathon will reward the top 20 finishers in Sunday's race, the organisers.
Athletics Kenya Youth Development Committee chairman Barnaba Korir said the winner will pocket Sh3.5m with the 20th finisher taking home Sh30,000.
The runners-up will walk home with Sh2.25m while third-place finishers will bag Sh1.5m.