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While getting through cancer, exercise was unbelievable for all sorts of reasons, says the runner.
The service in the Rift Valley village of Chepkorio was attended by political and sporting dignitaries, including Kenyan President William Ruto and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.
The 24-year-old set the world record at the Chicago Marathon in October with a time of 2:00:35.
As many as 6,000 runners took part in the GTECH Kerala Marathon of 21 km, 10 km and 3 km in three categories: senior veteran, veteran (45-59 years) and open (up to 44 years).
It's only been three years since 32-year-old Jino Varkey started focusing on the endurance race triathlon, that's spread over the disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. Yet, in his first ever Ironman 70.3 challenge, the Cherthala native finished it in an impressive 6.30 hours, securing 11th
The 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kiplangat broke away on his own with about 4 km to go, crossing the finish line with a time of two hours, 8 minutes, 53 seconds.
Beriso finished well clear of compatriot and defending champion Gotytom Gebreslase.
The organisers are aiming to create a powerful visual statement against drug use by holding the mini-marathon.
Steve Shanks, from Nottingham, was an experienced runner who finished the race in two hours, 53 minutes, 26 seconds.
Madhusmita Jena, 41, covered over 42-km over the course of four hours and 50 minutes in her brightly coloured saree and sneakers on Sunday, a feat being showcased across social media since then.