Kapkembu, Kenya – August 13, 2025 – The KATA Kapkembu Running Camp, operated by Kipyegon Nehemiah (Camp 13), hosted its latest time trials, producing an impressive set of results across both 10K and 5K distances.
In the Men’s 10K, local athletes delivered blistering times on the challenging Kapkembu course.
• Devis Koech led the charge, crossing the line in 28:24.
• Emilion Ngetich followed closely at 28:34, with Weldon Sang rounding out the top three in 28:53—all representing the Kapkembu camp.
• Not far behind, Cosmas Kiprotica of Aoon clocked 29:01, followed by Gidion Kirui(29:05), Kendiuwa Tomas (29:22), Maxwell Kiprotica (29:32), and Isaack Kipkoech (29:43).
The Women’s 5K saw a close battle, with Faith Koech of Aoon edging out Mary Rutto by just four seconds, winning in 15:20 to Rutto’s 15:24.
In the Men’s 5K, Shadrack Rono took top honors in 14:10, narrowly ahead of Weldon Langat, who clocked 14:15, both representing Aoon.
KATA Running Camps continues to strengthen its network of camps across Kenya, providing structured competition and professional-level coaching. The Kapkembu camp, in particular, is building a reputation for producing sub-29-minute 10K talent—a clear sign of the program’s depth and the athletes’ dedication.