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Organisers Set for Ikogosi 17.5KM Marathon as Event Promises Excitement and Global Participation All is set for the much-anticipated Ikogosi 17.5-kilometre Marathon scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, with organizers promising an exciting and world-class sporting experience for participants and spectators alike. The race will flag off at the Ilawe Roundabout, close to the Alawe Palace, with runners navigating through several communities before reaching the iconic Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort in Ekiti West Local Government Area — a site renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. According to the organizers, registration for the one-day event, which commenced weeks ago, remains open until November 1. Both local and international runners are expected to take part, competing for prize money exceeding ₦5 million across various categories.  The marathon aims to blend sports, tourism, and culture, offering participants a chance to experience Ekiti’s sc...

Excitement Builds In Emure As Osetoba 10KM Marathon Nears Emure Local Government Area was thrown into excitement as athletes, sports enthusiasts, and stakeholders stormed the community in anticipation of the highly awaited Osetoba Marathon scheduled to hold tomorrow September 13, 2025. The sporting event, which has been the subject of intense discussions among residents, is organized by Dr. Mrs. Olusola Osetoba, the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State. Organizers disclosed that the initiative is in direct alignment with the sports mandate of the present administration, particularly the focus on shared prosperity, grassroots development, and youth empowerment through physical and social engagement. Health screening  Earlier today, the organizing committee alongside the technical crew and officials of the Ekiti State Sports Council converged on the palace of the Elemure of Emure Ekiti, which has been designated as the official starti...