By Olusegun Folarin
Over one thousand women are expected to participate in the 4th edition of the 5 kilometres Ogun Women Run scheduled for Saturday, 11th April, 2026.
The Project Manager of the race, Mr Emmanuel Odeh, made this known during an interaction with sports journalists in Abeokuta ahead of the race.
Mr Odeh described this year’s run as a women-focused initiative aimed particularly at market women and others who, he said, were usually busy with daily economic activities to prioritise their health and fitness.
He explained that the event was designed to create awareness about the importance of exercise while providing an inclusive platform for women of all backgrounds.
Mr Odeh announced the sum of 500 thousand naira as the prize money for the first place runner, 300 hundred thousand naira for the second place runner while third place runner would go home with the sum of 200 thousand naira for the third-place runner.
Also, the project coordinator, Mr Ebidowei Oweifie, announced that the race would be flagged off at the Sapon area of Abeokuta by 8 am and terminated at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, where he said medals and cash awards would be presented to the winners.
Describing the event as the biggest 2026 women’s race in Ogun State, the convener, Mrs Yetunde Johnson, said the initiative focused on encouraging women to stay fit for their overall well-being.
Mrs Johnson expressed appreciation to the National Sports Commission, NSC, and all sponsors supporting the initiative, noting that their contributions had been vital to its success.
She added that adequate technical and logistical arrangements had been put in place, with support from the state government and other stakeholders, to ensure a smooth outing.
She added that expectations are high for this year’s edition, with organisers looking forward to greater participation and impact.
In a remark, the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka, who was represented by the acting Director of Sports, Mr Seyi Sonde, described the race as a well-established initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in sports and fitness across the state.
Mr Isiaka called for continued collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive sports development in the State.
Edited by Adetutu Adetule/Maxwell Oyekunle
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