A past Stan Chart Marathon. [Photo/Nation]

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More than 200 elite athletes will compete for the Kenyan shillings eight as prize money at the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon this weekend.

Among the stars are three past winners led by 2015 winner Joshua Kipkorir.

The 15th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi is promising to be the toughest as most of the elite athletes’ boast of international exposure with impressive timings.

“This year we have a very heavy presence of teams from Nandi, Kericho, Elgeyo Marakwet and Uasin Gishu counties. Our decision to work with coaches and county officials has heightened interest among athletes within those regions,” said Mr. Peter Gitau, Local Organizing Committee Chairman.

Since winning the 2015 race in Nairobi, Kipkorir has posted impressive results winning the Wuson and Tiemen races in China and coming second in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon in India.

Other athletes to watch include last year’s second runners up Hillary Kiplimo who had an impressive outing in China earlier this year posting 2:14 and Arnold Kibet who has recorded impressive performances on the road in Italy this year. The highlight of the 42Km women race will be Mercy Jemutai who recently posted an impressive 2:31 time in China.