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The Vertical Nasego and Trofeo Nasego races were key events. Vertical climbed 1,000 meters over 4.2 km, with 700 Euro for the win. Nina Engelhard won the women’s race in 39:29, followed by Kirsty Skye Dickson and Andrea Mayr.
In the men’s race, Patrick Kipngeno won for the fourth time, finishing in 33:31. Richard Omaya Atuya was second, and Andrea Elia third. The Trofeo Nasego saw Ruth Gitonga win the women’s race in 1:47. Read more racing coverage.
Philemon Kiriago won the men’s race in 1:30, beating Patrick Kipngeno. Michael Selelo Saoli finished third. The next Mountain Running World Cup race is on September 19 in Poland. Related: Kiriago and Gitonga triumph at Trofeo Nasego.
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What should runners know about Mountain Running World Cup Races Highlight Weekend Events?
Vertical Nasego and Trofeo Nasego races draw top runners. The Vertical Nasego and Trofeo Nasego races were key events. Vertical climbed 1,000 meters over 4.2 km, with 700 Euro for the win. Nina Engelhard won the women’s race in 39:29, followed by Kirsty Skye Dickson and Andrea Mayr.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on September 7, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated September 7, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from iRunFar. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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