Standard Chartered Nairobi International Marathon that
is in its tenth edition might soon lose its 21km category that is under tight
discussion by the organizers and the Athletics Kenya (AK).
According to the organizers, the category might be
erased to give the marathon a complete international outlook if the current
talks with the federation become fruitful.
Standard Chartered Regional Head of Brand and
Sponsorship and Head of Corporate Affairs –Africa, Annie Kinuthia confirmed
yesterday they are looking for various ways to improve the marathon and among
the suggestions is the discontinuity of the half marathon category.
AK secretary general David Okeyo hinted last
week of a possibility of doing away with the class but only after the two
parties have reached an amicable agreement in doing so.
“It would be prudent if the race scales
international standards every year and I am happy that the organizers are
consulting with the federation on how to make realize this quest for
international status,” Okeyo had said.
The marathon prize money might also be increased
owing to the many sponsors who have come on board to support the race this
year. The winners of both men and women 42km category bags Sh1.5million each in
the race. Already the race has received a Sh124 million boost for this year’s
edition that will take place on October 28 in Nairobi.
Kinuthia explained that a strong team of
professionals have been engaged to make the marathon successful and raise its
international status.
It has been noted that the marathon enjoys
fantastic support from the media that has helped in the creation of its
awareness, driving of registration,engagement and interaction with
participants and the promotion of its core theme Seeing is Believing.
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