The County Government of Meru is set to host the third edition of the Mt Kenya Mountain Run scheduled for February 26.
The Mt Kenya Mountain Run is a community event that brings together runners, local communities and organisations to promote health, wellness and environmental conservation and to raise awareness of cancer in Meru county.
The event is usually held in collaboration with the Meru Hospice, a nonprofit palliative care organisation.
It offers participants a unique and challenging athletic experience with routes ranging from 3 km to 13 km and an altitude of over 3000 metres above sea level.
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza rallied the community to participate in large number to promote health awareness in the county.
She said that the event is a statement to Meru county's commitment to promoting health, wellness and environmental conservation and fighting cancer.
"We look forward to welcoming runners from all over Kenya and beyond to this magnificent event," Mwangaza said.
The governor noted that the event is expected to bring runners of all levels, from amateur to elite, and has been widely praised for its well-organised and well-supported race.
"The County Government of Meru is also proud to announce partnerships and collaborations with a number of local and international sports organisations, environmental organisations, and corporate sponsors, which will provide valuable support in terms of funding, marketing and volunteer recruitment," she said.
The event has had a positive impact on the local residents by promoting physical activity and wellness, raising awareness of environmental conservation and cancer, and generating economic benefits through tourism and job creation.
