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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>The organisers of the Kakamega Forest Marathon are looking forward to an exciting race when the event returns on November 26 following a two-year Covid-19 enforced break.<\/p>\n

Race director Billy Kosgei said the return of the event is a huge boost for the athletes in the region and the neighbouring counties.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are coming back with a bang and this time. We are still keeping our mission, of conserving the environment. especially at the Kakamega Forest, one of the indigenous forests in the country. We have to fight climate change in the region,\u201d said Kosgei.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe event starts on Thursday with tree planting followed by a cultural festival, which replaces the bullfighting contest held in 2019.”<\/p>\n

November 26 will feature a 15km race, a half marathon and a marathon. “It will be an action-packed weekend,\u201d added Kosgei.<\/p>\n

The race chief executive officer, George Murila is hopeful of a huge turn-up.<\/p>\n

“This is one of the best organised marathons in the village. But as much as we always have good turn-out, few locals participate. The majority of fun runners who participate are from Nairobi,” said Murila.<\/p>\n

Reigning world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei is among the products of the Kakamega Forest Marathon, having won the race in 2018.<\/p>\n

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