Timothy Kibett  and Ruth Gitonga  emerged victorious in the 13.5km Mt. Longonot Trail Challenge  that was held today at the Mount Longonot national park. The challenge is among the  World Mountain running  association ranking events .

Timothy Kibett  of Milimani runners won the elite men’s  11.54 km race  in one hour 2 minutes and 4 seconds.

Saoli Michael Selelo  of Run together finished second in an hour 4 minutes and 5 seconds foIlowed by his teammate Ephantus Mwangi Njeri in an hour 4 minutes and 6 seconds.

Ruth Gitonga of Run together camp  led her teammate Philaris Jeruto Kisang in a duo sweep of the  womens elite race  which attracted 36 competitors .

Ruth won the race in an  hour 14 minutes and 50 seconds as  Philaris clocked an  hour 15 minutes and 25 seconds.

Joyline Chepngeno of Milimani runners was third in one hour 16 minutes and 51 seconds.

The Mount Longonot trail challenge took the athletes though hiking paths in the mountain terrain and was attended by the President of World Mountain running association Tomo Sarf.

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