MOSHI, March 23 -- Despite the heavy rains currently being experienced in Kilimanjaro Region, participants and spectators braved the early morning rain ot take part in the famous Kilimanjaro International Marathon.

KENYAN athlete William Morwabe is among participants who defied all odds to go ahead and win the 2026 Kilimanjaro Premium Lagers Full-marathon, clocking 2:18:52 to win the race which was dominated by Kenyans in both full-marathon (Kilimanjaro Premium Lager 42km) categories while their Tanzanian counterparts did the same in the 21km (Yas Half-Marathon).

During the race, the second place was taken by Letanto Stephen also from Kenya who ran in 2:19:21 while third place was taken by a Tanzanian Charles Sule who ran in 2:19:31.

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