Surulere LGA set to stage first-ever 10km marathon

EXCITEMENT is brewing as UB40 Sports Marketing, in collaboration with Surulere Local Government, is set to stage the first marathon, ‘LERE FUNATHON’, a 10km fun run race scheduled to hold on August 17, 2024.

The 10km fun race will kick off at the National Stadium at 8 am, with over 300 athletes compris

of male and female runners expected to participate in the maiden edition of the 2024 LERE FUNATHON.

In his address, Bamidele Yusuf, the Chairman of Surulere Local Government Area, expressed the administration’s commitment to sports development, highlighting Surulere’s status as a hub for sports and entertainment, with several notable sports personalities hailing from the area.

“This administration is receptive to innovative ideas. While we have our plans in place, we are open to embracing brilliant ideas that will positively impact the community. We are thrilled to be organising the firstever marathon race in Nigeria,” Yusuf remarked.

“This is the first time a local government is organising a marathon race in Nigeria.|aside from the marathon race, we have other sports programs like the Surulere Sports Festival coming up later this year.

He further pledged that the LERE FUNATHON would become an annual event, reinforcing the administration’s dedication to promoting sports and community engagement.

According to Olusola Lawson, CEO of UB40 Sports Marketing, the organisers of the 10km fun race said the aim is to enhance the overall well-being of Surulere residents, foster new connections, and promote community cohesion through the fun run.

“Participation in a marathon offers numerous benefits, including physical and mental wellness. It also provides an opportunity to forge new friendships across diverse backgrounds,” Lawson said during a press conference.