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Sweet memories as national cross country returns to Eldoret city

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Beatrice Chebet (L) and Gladys Kwamboka leads pack in the 10KM Senior women race during the National Police Service Cross Country Championship at Ngong Race Course in Nairobi on January 19, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Next month, the country's athletics arsenal will be stomping an exciting course in a city where athletics is a religion.

When the National Cross Country Championships return to Eldoret after six years, it would be more than the thrillers on the Eldoret Sports Club grounds but more mouthwatering shows would likely be awaiting the athletes and the sport's religious enthusiasts.

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