The Ikogosi 17.5KM Marathon electrified Ekiti State, Nigeria, with speed, dreams, and patriotism. King Afuntade I (Alawe of Ilawe) flagged off the 2nd edition, praising Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s vision to uplift youth through sports. 19-year-old Iliya Gyang (Plateau) blitzed to gold in 57:35:24, winning ₦2 million. A 9-year-old JSS1 whiz, Popoola Blessing, stunned fans by finishing top. The crowd roared as 70-year-old Com. Wilfred Wiggle defied age, crossing the 17.5KM finish line.
Solomon Shamber Blessing ruled the women’s race (68:54:57), while SHOWDAY’s sizzling performance closed the show. From Plateau to Cross River, athletes united Ekiti’s spirit. “Long live Ilawe, Ikogosi, Ekiti, Nigeria,” the king declared. With 6,891 runners and corporate backing, this marathon isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. As Ekiti’s tourism booms, one truth echoes: in Ikogosi, every step writes history.
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