Kenyans, Ethiopians Among 13,700 Entrants for 2026 Ikogosi Marathon.
The organisers stated yesterday that the number of participants was a 109 per cent increase from the 6,569 participants registered for the 2025 race.
The 17.5-kilometre race will begin at 7:00 a.m.
at the Ilawe-Ekiti Roundabout and finish at the iconic Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, one of Ekiti State’s major tourism attractions.
Speaking ahead of the event, Araoye said the marathon was established to harness sports as a tool for youth development, economic empowerment, tourism promotion and community transformation. “The Ikogosi Marathon was founded on the belief that sports can drive youth development, economic empowerment, tourism and community transformation. What began as a community race has grown into a platform for showcasing Ekiti State to Nigeria and the world,” he said. Araoye added that the organisers were working towards establishing a full 42.195-kilometre international marathon by 2027.
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