Elite Athletes

Compete at the Front

Kenya's elite distance running talent takes centre stage at the WAD Half Marathon, with prize money for men's and women's open categories.

Prizes

🥇 1st Place

KES 300,000 + trophy

🥈 2nd Place

KES 200,000 + trophy

🥉 3rd Place

KES 100,000 + trophy

Prize figures are indicative pending final sponsor confirmation.

Eligibility & Anti-Doping

Eligibility

  • Valid federation registration/credential (you'll enter your federation ID when you register).
  • Minimum age 18 on race day.
  • Prior half marathon or marathon result within the last 24 months (or federation nomination).

Anti-Doping Summary

All elite entrants must complete a scheduled anti-doping test slot ahead of race day. Clearance status (pending, cleared, or flagged) is tracked by NSDCC's Elite Athlete Manager and gates final race eligibility — no cleared status, no start.

Past Winners

Results from previous editions will be published here once available.

Past winners archive — coming soon

Apply as an Elite Athlete

Register for your race and tick Elite athlete. You'll add your federation ID, and optionally your club and a preferred bib number. Elite athletes pay the normal category fee. NSDCC's Elite Athlete Manager then schedules your anti-doping screening and confirms your custom bib.

Register & Apply