Camp ID: 07 Location: Sachangwan, Kenya Date: August 13, 2025 Opetator: Amos Chirchir

The KATA Running Camp in Sachangwan hosted one of its best events to date, holding its first-ever time trial on the scenic Salgaa–Rongai route. The course featured a mostly flat profile with a very slight slope, making it a promising location for future events.

Conditions were challenging, with a temperature of 17°C (67°F), 75% humidity, and winds of 8 mph, which altered some athletes’ expectations. Despite the weather, the event delivered competitive performances and a strong turnout.

Race Highlights

10km Men: Weldon Langat (Bib 023), just 19 years old, impressed with a winning time of 30:48, promising to bring it down to 29:00 now that he’s familiar with the route. Close behind was John Lanok (Bib 024) in 30:55, with both athletes commenting on the deceptive challenge of the course.

5km Men: Isaac Rono (Bib 026) set one of the fastest times of the day, clocking 14:46—a new personal best—proving his preference for the shorter distance.

5km Women: Elizabeth Wambui (Bib 003), just two months into training, showed great promise with a 19:35 victory.

Results

10km Men

Weldon Langat (Bib 023, Age 19) – 30:48

John Lanok (Bib 024, Age 29) – 30:55

Hillary Komen (Bib 025, Age 33) – 31:31

Desmond Ngetich (Bib 020, Age 22) – 32:41

Vincent Kemboi (Bib 022, Age 32) – 33:26

Ronald Cheruiyot (Bib 019, Age 26) – 35:40

Victor Kiplangat (Bib 018, Age 27) – 38:00

Festus Kibet (Bib 015, Age 20) – 42:11

5km Men

Isaac Rono (Bib 026, Age 27) – 14:46 (PB)

Victor Too (Bib 001, Age 24) – 16:37

Samuel Sang (Bib 021, Age 35) – 18:23

5km Women

Elizabeth Wambui (Bib 003, Age 20) – 19:35

Cynthia Mogeni (Bib 002, Age 22) – 21:26

Coach’s Perspective

Coach Amos Chirchir praised the effort and determination of all participants, noting that every athlete gave their best despite the weather challenges. He expressed optimism that future time trials on this route will produce even faster times as athletes adapt to the conditions.