Total number of three hundred and thirty-three teams took part in the UltraMARAthon with teams participating including Mara elephant project (MEP), Mountain Bongo Project (MBP), Lewa Conservancy Loisaba, Mugie and Mara North Conservancy.
Jackson Kiswaa has successfully defended UltraMARAthon title winning it for the third time after clocking 3hours 1 minute and 22 seconds in the 50 km race of the seventh edition at the Northern Mara Conservancy in Narok County.
Julius Mwangi came second with a time of 3 hours, 12 minutes and four seconds as Linus Hultegard settled for third position with 3 hours, 26 minutes and 33 seconds respectively.
Speaking to Citizen Digital Kiswaa said resilience and determination is what fueled his success.
“I want to thank God for the win and I can say it was a result of hard work and proper preparation. The weather today was not that contusive due to showers in the morning but I pushed myself to complete the race in number one. My focus now shifts to a South Arica Race which is being planned by my manager and I hope I will do better”
In 12.5 km relays category Mara Elephant Project (MEP) emerged victorious after cocking 3 hours, five minutes and 43 seconds followed by Loisaba with three hours, 12 minutes and 37 seconds as Mountain Bongo Project…
