Marathon enthusiasts from within and outside the Federal Capital Territory daily throng The Pavilion, the venue of the ongoing Abuja International Marathon Expo to collect their running kits in readiness for the first international marathon in Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory.
The Expo began last Friday and registered runners from neighbouring states like Kogi State, Niger State, Nasarrawa State, Kaduna State and others were at the Expo venue The Pavilion to collect their kits.
Members of the diplomatic community were not left out as residents in the seat of power FCT and other parts of Nigeria want to be part of the race.
)
Abuja to make history
Grace Bassey a marathon enthusiast who came all the way from Suleja to collect her kits said she has never missed an opportunity to be part of history.
“History will be made on April 29, 2023, when the first international marathon will take place in FCT. I have never missed an opportunity to be part of history that was why I come here early to collect my kits, I don’t want to hear stories that the kits have finished. I will be running the 10km with my friends.”
)
A diplomat from one of the European countries who does not want his name in print said,” Running is part and parcel of my life; I have done races around the world where I have served. It will be great to experience a marathon in Abuja.
“Abuja is a beautiful city with an excellent road network; an international marathon will showcase the city to the world”.
On the marathon
)
Abuja International Marathon the first in FCT is slated for April 29, 2023. The race is in three categories 5km Student Run, the 10km Family Run, and the 42.195 Full Marathon.
The race will start at the City Gate and finish at Eagles Square. The best entertainers in the country will entertain runners and spectators at the Finish Point.
)
According to Race Director Olukayode Thomas, "Registration is free, it will close April 28, 2023, the last day of the Expo".
Related content
)
16:12 - 23.04.2023
ATHLETICS Stella Chesang wins bronze in Hamburg Marathon
Long-distance athlete Stella Chesang won bronze in her debut Hamburg Marathon on April 23.
)
13:57 - 23.04.2023
Dauntless Sifan Hassan stuns an elite field to win the London Marathon
Sifan Hassan shocked an elite marathon field to win the 2023 London Marathon. She is now classified as the athlete with the biggest range in athletics history.
)
13:50 - 21.04.2023
ATHLETICS Mo Farah on why the London might be his last marathon
Mo Farah started off his athletics career in 1997 when he competed in the 3000m at Bedford in Britain and won.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)