Kiplangat, Jelimo win Uasin Gishu Half Marathon 2026 edition

Kiplangat produced a strong performance to win the men's race in 1:01:07, edging Kenneth Kiprono, who finished second in 1:01:14.

Gilbert Kipkosgei completed the podium in 1:01:22, while Stephen Chebon and John Mwaniki finished fourth and fifth in 1:01:25 and 1:01:26 respectively.

Speaking after the race, Kiplangat was over the moon having won on his debut.

"I'm so happy to have won today. This was my first time participating in the Uasin Gishu Half Marathon and I'm delighted to win in my first attempt. I decided to conserve my energy for the final kick and that worked in my favor," said Kiplangat.

In the women's race, Jelimo crossed the finish line first in 1:10:25, narrowly beating Tabitha Njeri, who finished second in 1:10:27. 

Viola Munerya Chemos completed the podium after clocking 1:11:03.

Jelimo said: "This was my second time competing in this race and I'm happy to have won, a big improvement after finishing seventh in 2024. 

"My strategy worked perfectly. I am in fine form coming off a win in the Vodafone Prague Marathon in May," she added.

The winners each took home Sh. 300,000, while the first runners-up received Sh. 200,000.

Third-place finishers pocketed Sh. 100,000 while fourth, fifth and sixth-place finishers earned Sh. 50,000, Sh. 40,000 and Sh. 30,000 respectively.

Athletes finishing seventh to tenth each received Sh. 20,000.

Men's Results - Top 5

Erick Kiplangat – 1:01:07

Kenneth Kiprono – 1:01:14

Gilbert Kipkosgei – 1:01:22

Stephen Chebon – 1:01:25

John Mwaniki – 1:01:26

Women's Results - Top 5

Milicent Jelimo – 1:10:25

Tabitha Njeri – 1:10:27

Viola Munerya Chemos – 1:11:03

Brenda Jepchirchir – 1:11.16

Sharon Kiptugei – 1:11.37