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20,000 Runners To Rumbles At Maiden Abuja Int’l Marathon Dec 17

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4 years ago

June 30, 2022

Joel Ajayi

No fewer than 20,000 Athletes international and local athletes will participate in the maiden Abuja International Marathon scheduled to hold on Dec. 17 2022 in Nigeria’s capital Territory.

The race will start at the Abuja City Gate – and take runners through Abuja landmarks like MKO Abiola Stadium, Nnamdi Azikwe Way, Murtala Mohammed Way, Shehu Shagari Way, Constitution Avenue, Central Business Area, and Federal Secretariat before finishing at the Eagle Square.

AIM aspires to be the unique event that everyone anticipates, drawing runners, the international media, and tourists to witness a world-class event in Nigeria.

At a press conference on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, AIM’s Managing Director Zsuzsanna Ogunmiloyo revealed that the first edition of the much-anticipated race will be taking place on December 17, 2022.

Mrs. Ogunmiloyo who is also CEO, of Unicentral Resources said she is delighted the Abuja International Marathon is finally moving away from being an idea into reality.

She urged all residents of FCT and Nigerians, in general, to join hands with Unicentral to ensure we have a world-class race that will sell FCT and Nigeria to the world as a tourist destination, a place to invest and do business.

On his part, Senator Ayo Akinyelure representing Ondo Central Senatorial District reiterated the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) as a fully-backed government project that already enjoys the approval of the National Assembly.

Senator Akinyelure noted that an initiative like the AIM which is guaranteed to raise the profile of Abuja as a city and Nigeria as a whole will be nurtured into a world-class event.

Speaking also was the project coordinator of AIM Femi Abegunde said Abuja, a beautiful city with an excellent road network deserves an international marathon that will showcase her beauty to the world.

He said the Marathon is to empower the youths and improve the FCT’s Hon. Muhammad Musa Bello Minister, FCT economy; especially the hospitality industry, transportation, and others.

“Before the Abuja International Marathon (AIM), Abuja was Africa’s only capital city without an international marathon. AIM has, however, taken away that blemish.

“The race will engage 2000 FCT residents as volunteers.”

Abegunde enjoined the friends of the FCT and Corporate Nigeria as a whole to key into the Abuja International Marathon.

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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race

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1 day ago

November 10, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.

Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.

The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.

The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.

“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.

The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.

Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.

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