KATA News
Edwin Soi’s Second Act: Veteran Track Star Turns Mentor While Leading Kenyan Charge at the Borobudur Marathon
In the tranquil dawn surrounding Indonesia’s ancient Borobudur Temple, Kenya’s Edwin Soi—once one of the world’s deadliest final-lap specialists—returned to the global stage with a performance defined by grit, maturity, and renewed purpose. His 2:20:21 fourth-place finish may have placed him just outside the podium, but it became one of the most compelling stories of this year’s Borobudur Marathon.
KATA Time Trial 50 Marks Milestone with Strong Performances in Thika
THIKA, Kenya — November 12, 2025 — The 50th edition of the KATA Time Trial was held today at the Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) in Thika, marking a major milestone for the event that continues to nurture and test athletes under challenging conditions. Despite the warm, humid air and gusty winds, runners delivered impressive performances across both the 5km and 10km distances.
Running on Purpose — How KATA Is Cultivating Champions on the Track and in the Fields
In the heart of Kenya’s highlands, where rolling hills meet red soil and cool morning mists whisper of determination, the Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) is redefining what it means to build champions. Known worldwide for nurturing distance-running talent and sprints, KATA has gone beyond the track — merging the spirit of sport with the resilience of agriculture. Through its expanding network of running camps and its innovative KATA Potato Farms across Kenya, KATA is creating not just faster athletes, but stronger communities and a sustainable model for future generations.
The Long Run Continues: Eliud Kipchoge`s Journey from Records to Purpose.
The Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest ever in distance running, reached a major inflection point at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. This race marked not just another entry on his storied resume, but the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another.
Benson Kipruto Wins a Thrilling 2025 New York City Marathon as Kipchoge and Bekele Fade
The streets of New York witnessed one of the most dramatic finishes in recent marathon history as Benson Kipruto of Kenya edged compatriot Alexander Mutiso by fractions of a second to win the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Both men were clocked at 2:08:09, with Kipruto leaning ahead in the final meters of Central Park to claim the title.