Lagos Women Run: Runners head to Teslim Balogun Stadium for kits Tuesday

…expo starts also on Nov. 5

Athletes expected to participate in the 2024 Lagos Women Run will start collecting their kits from Tuesday November 5.

Incidentally, the exhibition, which is part of the week-long programme will also start on Tuesday and the organisers are excited about the development.

Tayo Popoola, the coordinator of the programme, said there were many other activities leading to the November 9 event.

“Exhibition (expo) is offering a platform for skills and vocational training such as basic painting, Tie & Die, skincare, Waste Management, Food Packaging, Cake Making. Fruit Juice Mixing, Basic Make Up, Basic Computer Training.

All participants will receive the following benefits: Running Vest, Running Bibs, Goody Bag, Certificate, Medals, and Sponsors’ products. Gift vouchers will be provided to the first 500 women group who arrive at the start point before 6.am,” Popoola said.

The Lagos Women Run is a 10km event, an initiative of Gym Assured, Marathon & Road Race Organization, in conjunction with the Lagos State Government and a dedicated group of women with professional backgrounds in sports management, administration, and other women- focused organizations. Since its inception in 2016 in Lagos, the event has grown and is expected to expand to other parts of the nation.

Development Goals (SDG). LWR aims to support and foster the growing fitness culture across the continent while addressing critical issues affecting women, such as No Poverty, Female Child Education, Zero Hunger, and Equality. This event provides a unique platform where women can unite, find common purpose, and raise their voices, using fitness as a rallying point.

An anticipated participation of approximately 200,000 women from Nigeria and across the continent. Supported by the Lagos State Government, the event will feature top-notch medical facilities, security, and traffic control.