A record 6,000 runners, both local and international, from across the African continent and Nigeria, have registered for the third Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Run, slated for September 28, 2024, as the organizers, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, aim for a bronze label status for the race.
The Chief Operating Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mr. Ebidowie Oweifie, noted that the theme of this year’s edition of the Abeokuta 10km Race, titled 'For Greatness', is designed to commemorate the birthday anniversary of the Egba paramount ruler, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III.
He added that the 10km Run would start at Iyana Oloke at 6 a.m. and finish at The Alake Palace, Abeokuta.
Kenya’s Peter Nwaniki is the defending men’s champion with a time of 28 minutes and 14 seconds, while Shamila Kipsirir, also from Kenya, is the defending women’s champion. Nigeria’s defending men’s champion is Francis James with a time of 31 minutes and 08 seconds, and the defending women’s champion is Patience Daylop with a time of 36 minutes and 31 seconds.
This edition of the Abeokuta 10km Race is sponsored by Lotus Bank, FEBBS Premium Water, Fatgbems Petroleum Limited, and Cash Token.
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