Eldoret City Marathon which is on tomorrow offers a unique running experience and the town's high altitude stands out as one of its distinguishing physical features.
The race, whose course is almost similar to the well-heeled big city marathons – run within the town’s suburbs – attracts more than 2,000 entrants and well over 50,000 spectators. Its elevation, which stands at 2,100m above sea level, is quite punishing.