Jepkosgei eyes glory at Ras Al Khaimah half marathon
Athletics
By
Stephen Rutto
| Feb 01, 2025
All eyes will be on 2021 London Marathon champion Joyciline Jepkosgei and two-time Zwolle 21km champion Isaiah Lasoi as they lead a stellar cast in Saturday’s Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon.
They are part of a strong field setting their eyes on glorious victories in the 18th edition of a half marathon that numerous stars have used to launch gigantic ambitions.
While a strong competition from Ejgayehu Taye, a 5,000m and 10,000m specialist from Ethiopia is a factor in the women’s battle for honors, Jepkosgei brings to the start line a wealth of experience.
Jepkosgei, a former New York City Marathon winner and Lasoi will be stomping a scenic course where a quartet of stars have previously smashed world records.
Since the inaugural edition in 2007, the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, which is staged around the spectacular sea-side route on the iconic Al Marjan Island, has joined the league of fastest 21km courses.
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In the last decade, Kenyan long distance greats, Mary Keitany and Peres Jepchirchir have shattered records in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh is also among record-breakers who have written their histories on the Ras Al Khaimah’s 21km course.
Jepkosgei, a military woman, is taking to Ras Al Khaimah an impressive CV in road racing.
She tasted the sweetness of athletics glory and breakthroughs from 2017.