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Runners Throng Abuja Int’l Marathon Expo To Collect Kits

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2 years ago
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Marathon enthusiasts from within and outside the Federal Capital Territory daily throng The Pavilion, the venue of the ongoing Abuja International Marathon Expo to collect their running kits in readiness for the first international marathon in Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory.

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The Expo began last Friday and registered runners from neighbouring states like Kogi State, Niger State, Nasarawa State, Kaduna State and others were at the Expo venue The Pavilion to collect their kits.

Members of the diplomatic community were not left out as residents in the seat of power FCT and other parts of Nigeria want to be part of the race.

Grace Bassey, a marathon enthusiast who came all the way from Suleja to collect her kits said she has never missed an opportunity to be part of history,

“History will be made on April 29, 2023, when the first international marathon will take place in FCT, I have never missed an opportunity to be part of history. That was why I came here early to collect my kits, I don’t want to hear stories that the kits have finished. I will be running the 10km with my friends”

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A diplomat from one of the European countries who does not want his name in print said,” Running is part and parcel of my life; I have done races around the world where I have served. It will be great to experience a marathon in Abuja.

“Abuja is a beautiful city with an excellent road network; an international marathon will showcase the city to the world”.

Abuja International Marathon, the first in FCT, is slated for April 29, 2023. The race is in three categories: 5km Student Run, the 10km Family Run, and the 42.195 Full Marathon.

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The race will start at the City Gate and finish at Eagles Square. The best entertainers in the country will entertain runners and spectators at the Finish Point.

According to Race Director Olukayode Thomas, “Registration is free, it will close April 28, 2023, the last day of the Exp


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