As countdown to the tenth Entry Financial institution Lagos Metropolis Marathon begins, the Managing Director of Nilayo Sports activities Administration, Mrs Yetunde Olopade, has promised to ship the ‘greatest ever’ lengthy distance race in historical past.
The tenth Entry Financial institution Lagos Metropolis Marathon will maintain on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Lagos, and Olopade says the organising physique, including, Nilayo Sports activities Administration goes to ship a high notch marathon to have fun a decade of excellence.
The Entry Financial institution Lagos Metropolis Marathon is a Gold Label Race, which attracts consideration from high runners throughout the globe.
Mrs. Olopade stated this yr’s occasion will go down as among the best ever, including that Nilayo Sports activities Administration and high officers of Lagos Sports activities Fee are working to actualise a hitch-free occasion. She took over as Managing Director of Nilayo Sports activities Administration following the appointment of her husband, Chief Bukola Olopade, as Director Basic of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC).
In the meantime, Olympian Yusuf Alli, who’s the Race Director, has revealed that over 4,000 international runners, together with about 100 elite athletes are anticipated to take part within the occasion.
“Now we have began the method forward this yr’s Entry Financial institution Lagos Metropolis Marathon. I’m in Lagos now, and everyone seems to be working as a result of we’re going to ship the largest ever occasion this yr being the tenth version,” Alli, who’s the speedy previous chairman of Edo State Sports activities Fee advised The Guardian yesterday.
He promised that the marathon will paint the streets of Lagos with love and unity on February 15, in the future after St. Valentine’s Day.
Other than the lead sponsor, Entry Financial institution, the marathon, famend as considered one of Africa’s largest, can also be supported by 7UP Bottling Firm, Kia Motors, Airtel, and the Lagos State authorities.
Alli stated: “Whereas February could be winter in different elements of the world, Lagos is seeking to carry the warmth with its vibrant vitality and world-class hospitality. Whether or not one is operating, cheering, or soaking within the sporting and festive environment, the tenth version of this race guarantees to be an unforgettable expertise.”
