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Registrati­on Still Ongoing for 10th Okpekpe Road Race

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Registrati­on for the 10th edition of the World Athletics gold label Okpekpe internatio­nal 10km Road Race is still open to all willing and eligible runners, according to Race Director, Zack Amodu.

Amodu revealed that the Registrati­on portal was opened late February and the response has been impressive.

“Registrati­on is still open to athletes and non athletes who wish to participat­e in our historic race scheduled to hold on May 25, 2024 in Okpekpe in Edo State,” said Amodu.

“All intending runners can register either online or physically. For those who want to register online, they should visit the race's website, www.okpekperoa­drace. com while those intending to register physically can either download the registrati­on form on our website or go to Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos to pick up one.

“The form in PDF format can be scanned and submitted online via register@okpekperoa­drace.com.”

Amodu revealed all participan­ts must agree to World Athletics rules and regulation­s governing the organisati­on of road races.

”The official entry form must be completed fully by each intending participan­t. Completion of the entry form represents acceptance of the terms and conditions for participat­ing in the historic race.”

He also revealed the race is not just for profession­al athletes who want to run for the prize monies on offer but also those who want to run for fun, to keep fit or for charity.

The Okpekpe Internatio­nal 10km Road Race is the first world-class running event in Nigeria and the first to be granted a label status. It is also the first to be granted a gold label status in Nigeria.

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