Summary
Edwin Kiplangat Bett and Cynthia Chepkurui claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the fifth edition of the Betika Cross Country at Kericho Teachers’ Training College on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as the competition registered its biggest turnout to date. More than 1,000 athletes took part in the competition, which brought together emerging runners and established competitors for a day of fiercely contested races and cash prizes. The headline 10km races produced close finishes, with the men’s podium separated by fewer than four seconds. Bett won the men’s race in 29:21.9, holding off Wesley Kipkemoi, who clocked 29:23.2. Festus Kiprop took third place in 29:25.5. Bett said he had targeted a place among the top three but was delighted to claim victory against strong opposition. Edwin Kiplangat Bett crosses the finish line to win the men’s race. “I came into this race targeting a podium finish because I knew there would be strong competition. Winning is a great feeling, and I am happy with how the race went. I gave my best, and it is rewarding to come away with the title,” said Bett. The winner received KSh150,000, while Kipkemoi earned KSh100,000 and Kiprop collected KSh75,000. The close contest provided...