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Official Partners & Sponsors

If you would like to sponsor The Sirikwa Classic Cross Country or exhibit at the event,

please email info@sirikwaclassic.com or call 0796915157

Tourism

The cross country venue is bordered by a plethora of tourist options to make the experience vividly memorable for everyone such as views, runs and other activities.

SIRIKWA

CLASSIC

CROSS COUNTRY

4 FEB 2023

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THE LEGEND

OF SIRIKWA

This is the captivating tale of a legendary tribe that has all but vanished, yet their legacy still echoes throughout Kenya today. Passed down through the ages, the story tells of a powerful King named Sengwer and his two sons, Sirikwa and Mitia. Sirikwa, the elder son, went on to rule over the Great Rift Valley, from Lake Turkana in the north to Lake Eyas in the south, and from the eastern escarpment to the foot of Mount Elgon. They dominated the region until the rise of the Maasai, and ultimately blended into other tribes.

The Sirikwa Classic Cross Country commemorates this tribe, paying homage to the Kalenjin people and their rich cultural heritage that endures to this day.

 

THE GOLD

AND THE GLORY

This elite race is part of the prestigious World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold level event. It provides an international cross-country experience that will be watched by running fans and enthusiasts from all over the world. Sirikwa is the place where the next generation of Kenyan cross-country greats are born.

Welcome to The Sirikwa Classic Cross Country 

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Expected Athletes

Memorial Agnes Tirop World Cross Country Tour, now named Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour, is set to host top-performing athletes. Countries are expected to send their top cross-country runners to battle for glory on 4th February 2023, at Lobo Village Kapseret in Eldoret. Local and international visitors and athletics enthusiasts are all welcome.

Women's 10km

Senior Women's  10km

Expected 

Athletes

Nature unscathed is poetry to the soul

Scenic Views

Enjoy running amongst champions.

Trail and Camp Runs

Everything for Everyone

Fun Day For All

NEWS  ARTICLES

Athletics Kenya President Jack Tuwei has explained why they changed the name of the Agnes Tirop Cross Country Championships to Sirikwa.

MEMORIAL AGNES TIROP OFFICIALLY RENAMED SIRIKWA CLASSIC CROSS COUNTRY

After next month's Cardiff Cross Challenge in Wales, UK, the Gold series moves on to Poland and Spain before stops in the USA, Italy, Belgium, Botswana, Kenya and Portugal.

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR KENYA- THE NEXT STOP ON THE CROSS-COUNTRY TOUR.

The National Youth Service(NYS) and Kenya Wildlife Service cross country have been added to the Athletics Kenya Cross country series.

EXCITING NATIONAL EVENTS ADDED TO THE KENYA CROSS COUNTRY 2023 CALENDAR

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

A hidden gem located in Kapseret, Eldoret, Lobo Village is the venue for the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country. The legend Ibrahim  Hussein, a three-time Boston Marathon champion, is the host and is responsible for making it possible to organise the best cross-country experience, along with the support of the residents of Kapseret.

WELCOME TO LOBO VILLAGE.
The Home of Sirikwa Classic Cross Country.

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Saturday 4 February.

WA Cross Country Event

Girl Kids Race

1KM

10:00

Award Ceremony

10:30

Boy Kids Race

1KM

10:40

Awards Ceremony

.

11:10

Entertainment

.

11:20

Under 18 Girls Race

5KM

11:30

Awards Ceremony

.

12:00

Under 18 Boys Race

6KM

12:10

Awards Ceremony

.

12:40

Entertainment

.

12:50

Under 20 Women Race

6KM

13:00

Awards Ceremony

.

13:30

Under 20 Men Race

8KM

13:40

Awards Ceremony

.

14:10

Entertainment

.

14:20

Senior Women Race

10KM

14:30

Awards Ceremony

8KM

15:10

Senior Men Race

10KM

15:20

Awards Ceremony

.

15:50

Closing Ceremony

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16:00

CONTACT

 +254 723 772 643

info@sirikwaclassic.com

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