First held in 2023, it takes place in early December.

As of 2024[update] it is a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold status meeting, the highest level, joining Sirikwa Cross Country Classic as the only such meetings in Kenya and Africa.

[1] The race was upgraded to Gold status in 2024, announced at a launch event with Eliud Kipchoge and 2023 winner Edinah Jebitok.

[2] The competition awards prizes for youth, open, and senior level races.

At the 2023 edition, Kenyan grandmother Benedicta Kosgei won a cow by placing 3rd in the senior division race.