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How AK is Reshaping Cross-Country to Prepare for Major 2026 Events
Athletics Kenya (AK) has adjusted its 2025-2026 cross-country calendar to provide elite runners with ample time to prepare for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships, scheduled for January 10 in Tallahassee, Florida, USA. In a strategic shift, the season began earlier than usual, with the first leg of the Betika Cross Country Challenge taking place on August 9 in Machakos.
The adjusted schedule is designed to ensure that Kenyan athletes are in peak form for the global event, where they will aim to defend their overall title. The season is structured to allow for a progression of races, from the initial challenge series to the national championships.
Key Dates in the 2025-2026 AK Cross-Country Calendar:
Mary Moraa's Preparation for Tokyo
While the cross-country season is a critical component of AK's overall strategy, individual athletes like Mary Moraa have been focusing on their own preparations for other major competitions. Moraa, the reigning 800m world champion, recently competed at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite a challenging season leading up to the event, she remained confident in her ability to perform, having prepared well with a focus on speed.
Kenya's Athletics Calendar: The Road to Global Championships
How AK is Reshaping Cross-Country to Prepare for Major 2026 Events
Athletics Kenya (AK) has adjusted its 2025-2026 cross-country calendar to provide elite runners with ample time to prepare for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships, scheduled for January 10 in Tallahassee, Florida, USA. In a strategic shift, the season began earlier than usual, with the first leg of the Betika Cross Country Challenge taking place on August 9 in Machakos.
The adjusted schedule is designed to ensure that Kenyan athletes are in peak form for the global event, where they will aim to defend their overall title. The season is structured to allow for a progression of races, from the initial challenge series to the national championships.
Key Dates in the 2025-2026 AK Cross-Country Calendar:
Mary Moraa's Preparation for Tokyo
While the cross-country season is a critical component of AK's overall strategy, individual athletes like Mary Moraa have been focusing on their own preparations for other major competitions. Moraa, the reigning 800m world champion, recently competed at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite a challenging season leading up to the event, she remained confident in her ability to perform, having prepared well with a focus on speed.
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