By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Independent News ExpressIndependent News Express
  • Home
  • International
    InternationalShow More
    United Nations
    4th International Conference On Financing For Development Delivers Renewed Hope And Action For Sustainable Development
    3 months ago
    The African Development Bank and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) scale up drive for sustainable urbanization in Africa
    AfDB, UN-Habitat Scale Up Drive For Sustainable Urbanisation In Africa
    3 months ago
    UN
    North Africa: Green Climate Fund Approves Record $300m For FAO-designed Projects In Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, The Sahel
    3 months ago
    UNICEF
    How Wars Across Middle East, North Africa Affecting Children – UNICEF
    3 months ago
    UNDP
    UN Development Programme Welcomes Historic Deal On Sustainable Development Even Amidst Global Turmoil
    4 months ago
  • Africa
    Africa
    Show More
    Top News
    From Child Soldiers To Carpenters In The Democratic Republic of Congo
    3 years ago
    Egypt: United States Embassy Cairo Organizes Women And Environment Week
    3 years ago
    PeacePro
    Military Intervention In Niger Republic Will Amount To Digging Africa’s Grave – PeacePro
    2 years ago
    Latest News
     South Africa’s Think 20: Experts Address How Africa Can Bridge Digital Divide And Achieving Financial Inclusion
    2 weeks ago
    U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership In Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat
    3 weeks ago
    West Africa Regional Preparatory Workshop For COP30 On Climate Change Opens In Dakar
    3 weeks ago
    Systemic Racism Against Africans And People Of African Descent In Criminal Justice Systems Is Pervasive
    3 weeks ago
  • Corporate News
    • Media Outreach
  • Politics
    Politics
    Show More
    Top News
    Peter Obi’s Big Win In Lagos Set Social Media On ‘Fire’
    3 years ago
    Tayo Ayinde, A Leading Choice For Nigerian President-Elect’s Chief Of Staff
    3 years ago
    15th BRICS Summit
    Timi Frank Blasts Shettima For Gloating Over Predetermined Tribunal Judgement
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    Senate President Akpabio Engages Young Progressives in Mentorship Conversation at the Youth House
    2 days ago
    Minister of Women Affairs Visits APC Youth House To Mark International Day Of Girl Child
    5 days ago
    EU, ADC Parley: Calls for Electoral Reforms To Guarantee Free, Fair, Credible Polls In Nigeria
    1 week ago
    NSC Chairman To Engage With Youth And Sports Stakeholders At The Nest Centre
    2 months ago
  • News
    • Agriculture
    • Breaking News
    • Tech
    • Maritime
    • Crime
    • Art & Culture
    News
    Show More
    Top News
    Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Begins Construction Of First Flyover In Akure
    2 years ago
    Celebration Of Life: Reverend Adewumi Jegede Of Later House Of God Assembly Buried Amid Pomp
    1 year ago
    Pa Abdulfatah Amoo Ayanwale
    Pa Ayanwale Dies At 76, Fidau Prayers Holds 8 August
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    Priest Reaffirms Call For Prayers For The Dead As Knight of St. Mulumba Hold Vigil Mass For Lady Njemanze
    12 hours ago
    Senior Lawyer Accuses Lagos AG Of Abuse Of Court Process
    24 hours ago
    KSM Owerri Metro, Set to Bury Wife of Metro Grand Knight, Sir Eva Njemanze
    3 days ago
    New Twist In Lekki Land Saga, As Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation
    4 days ago
  • Entertainment
    • Comedy
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Concert & Events
    Entertainment
    Show More
    Top News
    Temi Otedola Makes Her Stage Debut In Motherland The Musical
    3 years ago
    Discover Exciting Programmes with Ease on GOtv
    2 years ago
    Nigerian Afrobeat Artiste WONDA Drops Captivating Summer Anthem ‘Ibiza’
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    GOtv Stream vs. Traditional TV: Why Viewers Are Loving the Flexibility
    3 weeks ago
    Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Entertainment in Safe Hands
    3 weeks ago
    BBNaija S10: Joanna, Mide, and Isabella Clash as Denari and Tracy Exit the House
    4 weeks ago
    Akamai Adaptive Media Player 2: Bitmovin And Akamai Set New Streaming Standard
    1 month ago
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Love & Life
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Relationship
    • Sex
    Lifestyle
    Show More
    Top News
    Ilara-Epe Kingdom To Confer Chieftaincy Title On Trinidad and Tobago Envoy
    2 years ago
    Kida, Ejidike Felicitate With Nigerians On Christmas And New Year Celebrations 
    3 years ago
    Heritage Confectionery
    ADICC set for Irish African Food Festival
    1 year ago
    Latest News
    The Day Mourners Rebelled in Church By Babafemi Ojudu
    2 days ago
    Ambassador Raffy Bello Greets Imperial Majesty, Ooni Enitan-Ogunwusi, As Olojo Festival Begins In Ile-Ife
    3 weeks ago
    Preserving African Culture: Polaris Bank , Chivita, And Danone Support CIKDAS’ Youth Literary Initiative
    1 month ago
    Nigeria, Switzerland Takes Major Steps Towards Repatriation Of Artifacts And Cultural Cooperation
    2 months ago
  • Business
    • Banking & Finance
    • Oil & Gas
    BusinessShow More
    Unity Bank Shareholders Approve Merger With Providus Bank
    2 weeks ago
    Yomi Joseph Digital Pr Launches 360° Marketing Solutions To Transform Brands Into Industry Leaders
    3 weeks ago
    Gov Abiodun Showcases Ogun Investment Opportunities At AfCFTA In Algeria
    1 month ago
    Intra-African Trade Fair
    Nigeria To Host Intra-African Trade Fair In 2027
    1 month ago
    Bank of Agriculture
    How Nigeria-Brazil Pact Will Boost Agricultural Investment, Food Security – BOA
    1 month ago
  • Health
    Health
    Show More
    Top News
    NCDC Activates Lassa Fever Emergency Operations Centre In Nigeria
    3 years ago
    UNAIDS: Fully Financing HIV Response In Africa Will Save Millions Of Lives
    3 years ago
    How To Avoid Urinary Tract Infections During Sex
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    2025 World Pharmacist Day: Lagos Takes Healthcare To Ikorodu Communities
    2 weeks ago
    World Heart Day: Adopt Healthy Food Policies, CAPPA Tasks FG, States
    2 weeks ago
    Lagos Takes Fight Against HIV To Communities
    2 weeks ago
    Nigeria’s Health Financing: Lessons From Canada’s $32.5bn Tobacco Settlement
    3 weeks ago
  • More
    • Sports
    • Aviation/Transportation
    • Deliverance Hour
    • Industry & Labour
    • Insurance
    • Interview
    • Judiciary
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Religious
    • Romance
    • Science & Discovery
Reading: Community Marathon Series Takes 10km Road Race To Epe In Lagos
Share
Notification Show More
Aa
Independent News ExpressIndependent News Express
Aa
  • Home
  • International
  • Africa
  • Corporate News
  • Politics
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Health
  • More
Search
  • Home
  • International
  • Africa
  • Corporate News
    • Media Outreach
  • Politics
  • News
    • Agriculture
    • Breaking News
    • Tech
    • Maritime
    • Crime
    • Art & Culture
  • Entertainment
    • Comedy
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Concert & Events
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Love & Life
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Relationship
    • Sex
  • Business
    • Banking & Finance
    • Oil & Gas
  • Health
  • More
    • Sports
    • Aviation/Transportation
    • Deliverance Hour
    • Industry & Labour
    • Insurance
    • Interview
    • Judiciary
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Religious
    • Romance
    • Science & Discovery
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Independent News Express > Blog > Sports > Community Marathon Series Takes 10km Road Race To Epe In Lagos
Sports

Community Marathon Series Takes 10km Road Race To Epe In Lagos

Last updated: 2023/04/14 at 2:44 PM
3 years ago
Share
SHARE

All roads lead to Epe in Lagos State on 29 April when the 4th edition of Community Marathon Series will be held.

The Marathon Series will hold a 10km Road Race in the city of Epe as part of its effort to encourage marathon race among the people in the community and at the same time enhance their physical fitness.

Tagged “Run to Win or Run for Fun, the Epe 10km Road Race will bring together runners across the nook and crannies of the country to the ancient city of Epe in Lagos East Senatorial District.

- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

With facilitating support from Larfarge, MultiChoice Nigeria, Amstel Malta, Pocari Sweat and endorsement from the Epe Local Government and the paramount ruler of Epeland, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, the Epe 10km Road Race promises to be glamorous more than the previous races from the stable of the Community Marathon Series which were held in FESTAC Town in Amowo Odofin, Lagos on 2 October, 2021, Lekki on 29 January, 2022 and Asaba on 17 December, 2022.

The Community Marathon Series (CMS) is an initiative of Lexicon Communications and Kukuruku Inc.

Independent News Express understands that the Community Marathon Series (CMS) is a fitness inspired wellness sporting project that is aimed at organizing series of road race events within the hinterlands of various communities in Africa.

It features both male and female athletes including elites in a 10km road race and half marathon consequently.

The maiden edition of the Community Marathon Series at FESTAC Town, Lagos, witnessed a huge turnout of athletes from across Nigeria and neighboring Africa countries. The event tagged “A Festival of Fitness” was won by Ismail Sajo from Cross Rivers State, while Jigak Monday and Emmanuel Gyang from Plateau State finished second and third respectfully.

For emerging champion, Sajo got a cash prize of N500, 000, a medal and a trophy. First runner-up Monday also got a medal, a trophy and a cash prize of N300, 000 and Gyang went home with N200, 000, a medal and also a trophy.

The first three female athletes were also awarded with the same medals, trophies and cash prizes while every participant also got a medal for their effort.

The event was flagged off by the Chairman Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Engineer Valentine Buraimoh. Other dignitaries include the Chief of Staff – Amuwo Odofin Local Government.

The second edition in Lekki, Lagos saw a repeat of the first edition with Ismail Sadjo of Cross River state and Joy Abiye David of Ondo State made it back-to-back victories.

Sadjo breasted the tape first in the male category, while Abiye David won the female event. Sadjo, who was listed as an elite runner, after the success he recorded at the Festac 10km Road Race, took the lead from the 2km spot of the race and held on to claim a cash prize of one million naira. Paul James emerged as the first runner-up, while Francis James bagged the second runner-up position.

Joy Abiye David of Ondo State picked the ultimate prize in the female category in a time of 35 mins. 24 secs, while the second and third positions went to the duo of Rose Akusho and Patience Mwanvwan of Plateau State respectively.

 The race which featured over 2000 athletes as well as running clubs from all over the country including runners from Europe and some African countries was keenly contested from the start of the event to finish.

The third edition of the 10km road race took place Asaba, Delta State with participants from various states across the country and Cameroun. Ishmael Sadjo of Cross River state made it back-to-back, winning the race in the men’s category for the third time consecutively. Rose Akusho of Plateau State won the female category. Both Sadjo and Rose, who were listed as elite runners, after the success they recorded at the Festac and Lekki 10km road race, took the lead from the 2km spot of the race and held on to claim a cash prize of N500,000 each category.

 Omoro Promise emerged as the first runner-up while Okechukwu Donatus bagged the second runner-up position.

You Might Also Like

Ahead 1XBET Cup Final: Ikorodu City Academy Coach Anticipates Tough Game

Organisers To Hold Coaching Seminar For Teams Ahead Jameria Harmony Cup

Nigeria Tops Medal Table At Africa Para Badminton Championships In Umuahia

FIFA World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Nigeria’s Eagles Land In Uyo, Set For Sunday Evening Training

Helping The Less Privileged Is The Greatest Service To Humanity – Bolanle Orija

TAGGED: Community Marathon Series, Epe 10km Road Race, Kukuruku Inc, Lexicon Communications
INadminNG April 14, 2023 April 14, 2023
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Telegram Email Print
Previous Article Netflix To Expand Its $175m Investment In Africa After Creating Hit shows
Next Article Seyi Jones Part Ways With Smart City, Wishes Club All The Best
about us

Independent News Express (iNews Express), a publication of 4Ds Nigeria Limited, is birthed out of the desires of the founding fathers to report News as it is.

We value Professionalism, Excellence, Service, Creativity and Integrity.

The Company

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy & Policy

Quick Links

  • Advertise with us
  • Newsletters
  • Deal

Categories

Find Us on Socials

© Independent News Express. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?