35,000 Runners To Participate In Lagos Women Run.

The city of Lagos is gearing for another milestone in the history of the first and only women marathon in West Africa as the organisers announced record entries for the Lagos Women Run 2019.

About 35,000 participants have registered to take part in the fourth edition of the Lagos Women Run holding on Saturday, November 9th.

The 10 Kilometres race was created specifically for women from all walks of life to exercise their bodies, socialize and engage in meaningful networking that will positively impact their life while having fun at the same time.

At a press conference held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere, General Coordinator, Tayo Popoola stated that all is set for the race and every logistic needed for smooth organization are in place for a successful event.

The race will be in two categories; the open for runners from ages 18 to 45 years and the veteran category for runners from 45 years and above.

Popoola emphasized that the race aimed to prepare runners for bigger marathons, campaign against domestic violence and emancipation of women from all forms of abuse.

Activities leading to the event proper started on Tuesday with an Race Expo, ongoing at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. 

With the support of sponsors, the prize money for winners has increased with the overall winner going home with N750,000 as against N500,000 received last year. There will be cash prizes for second to tenth positions.

The route for the Lagos Women Run remain the same as last year’s, showcasing 15 national monuments located in Lagos from the starting point at the Tafawa Balewa Square to the finish point at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.