Record 6000 runners register for 2nd Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Run

Pius Ayinor

A record 6,000 runners, local and international from within Nigeria and across the African continent have registered for the 2nd Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Run slated for September 28, 2024, as the organisers, Nilayo Sports Management Limited guns for a Bronze Label status for the race.

The Chief Operating Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mr. Ebidowie Oweifie, said the theme of this year’s edition is “For Greatness” is out to commemorate the birthday anniversary of the Egba paramount ruler, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo 111.  The 10km Run will flag off at Iyana Oloke at 6am and finish at The Alake Palace, Abeokuta.

Kenya’s Peter Nwaniki is the men’s race defending champion at a time of 28 minutes 14 seconds, while Shamila Kipsirir also of Kenya is the women’s defending champion. Nigeria’s race men’s defending champion is Francis James at 31minutes 08seconds, while the women’s defending champion is Patience Daylop at 36 minutes 31 seconds.

This edition of the Abeokuta10km Run will be sponsored by Lotus Bank, FEBBS Premium Water, Fatgbems Petroleum Limited and Cash Token.