Abuja International Marathon begins 30 days countdown, unveils lead activities

Marathon

• Okpekpe promises pace-setting 2023 race Organisers of the Abuja Internation Marathon billed to hold on April 29 have unveiled the lead activities that would spice up the first road race in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

An initiative of Unicentral Resources Generation Limited and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA), the race, according to the organisers, will offer a memorable experience for elite runners, both Nigerians and foreigners, fun runners and students

Towards this end, Unicentral, led by Zsuzsanna Ogunmiloyo and top officials of FCTA led, by Director of Sports, Luka Istifanus, met yesterday at Ogun State House office of Unicentral to fine-tune the programme for the last 30 days.

The race, which starts at City Gate and ends at the Car Park behind the Eagles’ Square, is in three categories, the full marathon (42.195 km), the 10 kilometres family race and the five kilometres students race.

The races will be preceded by a 10-day marathon expo at The Pavilion beside International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Istifanus revealed at the meeting that arrangement has been concluded with the Department of Tourism FCTA to give visitors coming for the race a taste of FCT, adding, “we will provide transportation and we also trained tour guides that will take visitors and residents who are interested in major tourist centres in the FCT around the city.”

Race Director, Olukayode Thomas, said the first of the final last four route tours of Abuja International Marathon is slated for Sunday, March 9, 2023. The tour is for managers, sponsors, and partners, “though we have embarked on many route tours in the past, the essence of the final four tours is to give our staff, especially ad-hoc staff and even our