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Over 3,000 athletes will tackle the challenging Maragoli Hills Forest Marathon on February 1st, a race dedicated to restoring the Vihiga ecosystem and promoting sports tourism.

The misty canopy of the Maragoli Hills is set to transform into a battleground of endurance this February 1st, as over 3,000 elite and amateur athletes converge for the inaugural Maragoli Hills Forest Marathon. This is no ordinary race; it is a "Run for a Greener Future," melding the grit of competitive athletics with the urgency of climate action.
Organized by the Maragoli Hills Community Forest Association and backed by heavyweights like Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, the event aims to spotlight the restoration of the degraded Vihiga ecosystem. With millions in prize money on the table, the marathon has attracted global attention, turning a local conservation effort into a premier sporting calendar event.
The course is notoriously punishing, winding through steep inclines and forest trails that will test the mettle of even seasoned marathoners. "It is not for the faint-hearted," warned Race Director Victor Enzoveri. "The altitude and the terrain demand absolute respect."
Beyond the finish line, the marathon is an economic injection for the Western region. Hotels in Mbale and Chavakali are fully booked, and local vendors are prepping for a windfall. By linking sports tourism with environmental stewardship, the Maragoli Marathon is setting a new standard for how Kenya can harness its athletic prowess to solve its ecological crises.
Come February 1st, the winners won't just be those who break the tape, but the future generations who will inherit a restored, breathing forest.
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