"the 2026 Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series put on a show on January 17 with the fifth edition of the Barng'etuny Mountain Run in the Tinderet region of Nandi County, Kenya. The 21-kilometer senior race was just one part of a weekend of festivities that included the Taptengelei Cultural Festival, which offered a variety of opportunities for participants to engage with locals and learn about the culture. More than 2,000 participants were expected across various categories at the event."
"The Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series, now in its second year, is intentionally designed to leave a lasting impact in the destinations where it is hosted. Beyond the adventure experience, our focus is on capacity building, skills development, and delivering tangible economic benefits to local communities. Our goal is to inject around a thousand jobs into the sector to ensure that we also bridge the capacity gap that we have."
The 2026 Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series held the fifth Barng'etuny Mountain Run on January 17 in the Tinderet region of Nandi County. The 21-kilometer senior race complemented the Taptengelei Cultural Festival and offered cultural engagement opportunities for participants. More than 2,000 participants were expected across categories. Michael Selelo Saoli won the men's elite race in 1:19:07 and Janeth Chepngetich won the women's elite race in 1:32:28. The series, launched in 2025, operates with the Kenya Tourism Board and Kenya Athletics to attract tourists, showcase landscapes and cultures, and support capacity building, skills development, and local economic benefits with plans to create around a thousand jobs. Last year's Barng'etuny served as Kenya's qualifying race for the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain.
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