Ogun’s 4th Annual Women’s Run to Welcome Over 1,000 Participants
Over 1,000 women will lace up on Saturday, 11 April 2026, for the fourth edition of the 5-kilometre Ogun Women Run in Abeokuta. Project Manager Emmanuel Odeh says the event aims to help market women and others balancing daily work to prioritize health and fitness. First prize is ₦500,000, with second and third prizes of ₦300,000 and ₦200,000 respectively. The race will start at Sapon by 8 a.m. and finish at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, where winners will receive medals and cash awards. Mrs Yetunde Johnson of Brussels Sports Management Limited thanked the National Sports Commission, sponsors, and the state government for ensuring smooth arrangements. Commissioner for Sports Development Wasiu Isiaka, represented by Acting Director Seyi Sonde, urged continued public–private collaboration to boost women’s participation in sports and fitness across the state.
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