The organizers of the inaugural Ajegunle Metropolis Youth Marathon have scheduled the 10km race for November 30, with over 1000 runners anticipated to take part and a prize pool of N20 million.
Isaac Moses, the undertaking chief and Youth Secretary of the Nationwide Youth Council of Nigeria for Ajeromi/Ifelodun Native Authorities Space, introduced that the race would even be open to individuals with bodily challenges.
The marathon will kick off at Maracana Stadium and conclude on the Sports activities Floor of the Nigeria Military Indicators Barracks.
“The race will start with a company race on November 23, whereas the principle race follows per week later. The two.5km company/VIP race shall be flagged off by the Chairman of Ifelodun Native Council Growth Space, Femi Okeowo, with the Chairman of Ajeromi/Ifelodun Native Authorities Space, Fatai Ayoola, receiving them on the council headquarters,” Moses mentioned.
Isaac Omoleye, Coordinator of the Nationwide Youth Council of Nigeria in Ajeromi/Ifelodun Native Authorities Space of Lagos State, defined that the marathon, themed *”Making a Peaceable Eco-Pleasant Setting for Expanded Youth Engagement by way of Sports activities,”* is designed to showcase the colourful tradition, unity, and creativity of the world’s youth. The occasion additionally goals to advertise health, good well being, expertise identification, and youth empowerment by way of sports activities. The organizers have said that the Lagos State Sports activities Fee will present technical oversight for the marathon, whereas safety shall be ensured by the army, police, Federal Street Security Fee, and different paramilitary organizations on race day.