TRAIL RUNNING PRIZE MONEY · 3RD OF 33 NATIONS
Kenya trail running prize money
Kenya's runners have won £59,750 between 15 runners, 7.3% of all the trail running prize money we hold. Philemon Ombogo Kiriago leads on £10,833.
PRIZE MONEY£60k
RUNNERS15
TITLES4
NATION RANK3rd
Kenya's runners
By career trail running prize money
| # | RUNNER | WORLD | WINS | PRIZE MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philemon Ombogo Kiriago | 17 | 1 | £10,833£11k |
| 2 | Nashon Kiplimo | 27 | 0 | £8,917£9k |
| 3 | Patrick Kipngeno | 28 | 1 | £8,167£8k |
| 4 | Caroline Kimutai | 42 | 1 | £5,833£6k |
| 5 | Samwel Kiprotich | 45 | 1 | £5,750£6k |
| 6 | Michael Selelo Saoli | 48 | 0 | £5,000£5k |
| 7 | Ruth Mwihaki Gitonga | 57 | 0 | £4,250£4k |
| 8 | Ezekiel Rutto | 72 | 0 | £3,417£3k |
| 9 | Timothy Kibett | 73 | 0 | £3,333£3k |
| 10 | Paul Machoka | 139 | 0 | £1,083£1k |
| 11 | Miriam Chepkirui | 142 | 0 | £1,000£1k |
| 12 | Joyce Muthoni Njeru | 157 | 0 | £833£833 |
| 13 | Robert Pkemoi Matayango | 180 | 0 | £667£667 |
| 14 | Richard Omaya Atuya | 192 | 0 | £333£333 |
| 15 | Ephantus Njeri | 193 | 0 | £333£333 |
Kenya's top 15
Where Kenya's money was won
Kenya prize money by race, all 7
Kenya's titles
4 wins, newest first
| RACE | WINNER | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierre-Zinal | Philemon Ombogo Kiriago | £2,500£3k |
| 2026 Myoko Trail | Patrick Kipngeno | £5,000£5k |
| 2026 Ledro Sky Trentino | Caroline Kimutai | £2,500£3k |
| 2026 Québec Mega Trail | Samwel Kiprotich | £5,000£5k |
Kenya against other nations
Trail running prize money by nation, the countries either side
| # | NATION | RUNNERS | PRIZE MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 36 | £167,667£168k |
| 2 | France | 30 | £140,958£141k |
| 3 | Kenya | 15 | £59,750£60k |
| 4 | China | 12 | £51,042£51k |
| 5 | Spain | 21 | £48,333£48k |
| 6 | Italy | 9 | £44,500£44k |
| 7 | Great Britain | 8 | £40,333£40k |
| 8 | New Zealand | 3 | £35,417£35k |
| 9 | Germany | 8 | £28,083£28k |
| 10 | Switzerland | 10 | £27,917£28k |
| 11 | Poland | 5 | £25,417£25k |
| 12 | Norway | 4 | £23,250£23k |
| 14 | Canada | 7 | £15,333£15k |
| 15 | Romania | 4 | £14,083£14k |
| 16 | Sweden | 4 | £12,083£12k |
| 18 | Slovakia | 3 | £9,833£10k |
| 26 | Japan | 2 | £2,083£2k |
| 27 | Netherlands | 2 | £1,667£2k |
Frequently asked questions
How much prize money have Kenya's runners won?
£59,750 between 15 runners, 3rd of the 33 nations on our trail running money list.
Who is Kenya's highest earning runner?
Philemon Ombogo Kiriago, with £10,833 and 1 title.
How many trail running titles has Kenya won?
4 titles in the races we hold, most recently Philemon Ombogo Kiriago at the 2026 Sierre-Zinal.
Where to next
Every nation is ranked on trail running prize money, and across every individual sport on prize money by nation.