World cross country champion Emily Chebet, of Kenya, will not race at the BUPA Great Edinburgh Cross Country on January 8 as part of her preparations for the defence of her global crown in March.
Organisers of the race in the Scottish capital had initially indicated she would be taking part but she will instead head to Spain for two races next month.
World steeplechase number one Milcah Chemos has been added to the Edinburgh field, where she will compete against fellow Kenyans Vivian Cheruiyot and Linet Masai.