Four-time world champion Hellen Obiri will be at the star to watch at the NN Zevenheuvelenloop that will be held on Sunday 21 November in Netherland.
The 31 year-old who has less experience on the road compared to running on the track.
Obiri made her half marathon debut at the Istanbul Half Marathon last April where she ran an exceptional 1:04.51 making her the fourth-fastest Kenyan of all-time.
Last month she ran away with Great North Run title in a time of 1:07.42 beating European Indoor bronze medallist Champion Eilish McColgan from United Kingdom who crossed the line in second place.
Obiri successfully defended her 5000m title at the 2019 World Championships, in Doha, setting a new championship record.
In 2017 Obiri was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine.
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