Plateau Athletes Set Pace in 17.5km Race Ikogosi Marathon 2026.
The Plateau contingent produced a remarkable performance, with Iliya Raymond Gyang crossing the finish line first in 57 minutes and 33 seconds, while Francis James followed closely in 57 minutes and 44 seconds to claim the second position.
Sadjo Ismael completed the podium after finishing third in 59 minutes and 16 seconds.
The race, which attracted elite runners from across Nigeria and foreign participants from Kenya and Ethiopia, began at the Ilawe-Ekiti Roundabout at exactly 7:00 a.m.
and ended at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, with athletes competing for honours. Beyond the competition, the 2026 edition of the Ikogosi Marathon reflected the growing ambition of the organisers to transform the event into a globally recognised sporting platform capable of promoting athletics, tourism, and youth development in Ekiti State. In the female elite category, Blessing Shamboa emerged as the winner with a time of 68 minutes, followed by Akusho Lydia Thomas in second position at 70 minutes and 12 seconds, and Nvou Gyang Tanko in third at 71 minutes and 15 seconds. For the indigenous female category, Arinde Miracle, Bako Gift, and Ademisoye Adesewa took the first, second, and third positions respectively, while Adeyemi Tunde, Adetiba Abiodun, and Sunday Emmanuel emerged as the top three finishers in the indigenous male category.
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