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Braveheart Runners Team

2022 marked an incredible first year supporting Braveheart Runners. However, the journey is only just beginning as we have embarked on a long-term partnership with the team and the adventure has only just started. Last year the team had many new experiences, including traveling to Europe for the first time, as well as taking part in their first trail race. As expected, there were challenges to overcome, but the team made the most of their time in Europe.

Established in 2021, Braveheart Runners Team was founded by Alistair Davidson with the objective of giving opportunities to the talented runners of the high-altitude town of Iten, Kenya. At 2,400 meters above sea level, and with endless dirt roads for training, Iten is home to many aspiring runners. Braveheart Runners teams’ year-long scholarship program provides the opportunity for local runners to develop and showcase their talents on the world stage. As Official Product Partner, SCOTT equips the athletes in high-performance products as well as financially supporting the team.

In 2023, there is a new set of athletes to fill the shoes of the 2022 roster. The scholarship lasts a year and covers living expenses, access to physiotherapy and coaching as well as support at iconic races in Europe.

“Braveheart Runners Team is committed to building better lives by empowering talented young runners in Iten, Kenya. Thanks to our partnership with SCOTT, we are not only able to support more runners, but also give them access to the best equipment and events in the world,”

Alistair Davidson, Founder, Braveheart Runners Team.

The Braveheart Runners Team scholarship athletes will be equipped with SCOTT’s high-performance RC running shoes and apparel, with equipment provided for both trail and road racing.

We have and will be continuing to document the development of the young athletes in a YouTube series, including the team coming together for a bootcamp in Kenya, to road and trail races in Europe. Stay tuned for our next episodes and for more behind-the-scenes and insights of the athletes’ journeys.

Emmy Jepkemoi

Collins Kipkemboi

Nicholas Kipchirchir

Wilfred Kipchumba

Caroline Jeptanui

Patrober Jepchirchir

Peter Aburi - General Manager

Alistair Davidson - Founder

James Deathe - Coaching Support

Meet the Team

SEASON 2

SEASON 2 EPISODE 1: LIFE IN THE “HOME OF CHAMPIONS"

Fresh faces, fast legs, and a passion to run. This episode takes us back to Iten, Kenya. The team for 2023 identifies new characters and follows the life of a Kenyan athlete. From sunrise runs on road, track, and trail, to post-run tea and chapati, we will bring you more from these lives and the hard work and dedication necessary to try to reach the top. Not only does it take commitment to the sport, but also pushing the boundaries of pain through tough track sessions and gruelling deep-tissue massages.

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SEASON 1

SEASON 1 EPISODE 1: When Trail meets Road

Welcome to Iten, Kenya. This vibrant little town in Africa, known as “The Home of Champions”, is like nowhere else on earth. It is the mecca of running and the home of our Braveheart Runners Team. In this first episode, embark on our journey to meet the 9 athletes selected to be part of the first scholarship program. From morning runs to first trail basics with SCOTT athlete Fred Tranchand, discover the roots of the foundation, how the athletes live and train daily and what their racing season looks like as they build-up to their first races in Europe.

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SEASON 1 EPISODE 2: When Trail meets road in Europe

In this second episode, the Braveheart Runners take off across the world to embrace racing in Europe. From road racing in Lausanne to trail racing in Zermatt, the team encounter some obstacles in their preparations, ranging from visa problems to racing on a different terrain. For some of the athletes it is also their first time travelling abroad or even taking a plane...a lot of new experiences, but undeniably very enjoyable and rewarding ones.

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