Over 2,000 runners took part in a warm-up race at Parklands Sports Club on Sunday ahead of the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, according to KBC. Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto won the 21km men's and women's races respectively. Speaking afterwards, Kiplagat said the victory had boosted his confidence ahead of the upcoming marathon.

Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion and world record holder, experienced her first defeat in a mile or 1500m race in over five years, finishing third at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, on July 4. The race was won by another competitor, marking a significant moment in Kipyegon's athletic career.

Faith Kipyegon finished third in the women's mile at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, United States, marking a rare setback for the athlete, according to Capital FM Sports. This event took place on Saturday night, July 5, 2026.

Paulo Damian and Tunu Andrea from Ikungi, Singida, won the men's and women's 21-kilometer races at the Great Ruaha Marathon 2026, each receiving 1 million shillings. In the 10-kilometer race, Angel John from Ikungi and Shomari Mohamed from Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, also competed successfully.

World 3,000m steeplechase champion Faith Cherotich won her first Diamond League race of the season at the Prefontaine Classic, finishing with a time of 8:51.74. This victory highlights her status as one of the sport's emerging stars, despite a rare defeat for fellow competitor Kipyegon, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Kendra Masika and Lawrence Larot were named the elite champions of the fourth Kaptagat Cycling Challenge, completing an 80-kilometre race through the Kaptagat Forest ecosystem in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Both cyclists received KSh200,000 for their victories in the elite women's and men's categories, respectively.