Countdown is on for the 2026 Abeokuta 10KM Marathon, and tension is already peaking in Ogun State as kit collection officially kicks off three days out from the grand showdown scheduled for Saturday, October 3.
Organizers Nilayo Sports Management Limited have set the stage for an explosive, all-Nigerian battle by making this fifth edition 100 per cent indigenous, placing an exclusive focus on local athletes for the uncompromised elite prize purse.
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With foreign runners sidelined from the podium payouts, over 3,000 registered domestic athletes have invaded the Ogun State capital to claim their race packs and stake their claim for ultimate glory.
The decision to spotlight home-grown talent has ignited fierce rivalries among Nigeria’s elite long-distance stars.
The 10-kilometer route will flag off at 7:00 AM from Macjob Grammar School in Onikolobo and wind through historic city landmarks before finishing at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Kuto.
Race officials have confirmed that all logistics, route security, and medical teams are fully activated to manage the crowds. With thousands of local runners ready to hit the pavement on October 3, the stage is set for an unprecedented domestic clash where only the fastest Nigerian will wear the crown.
