Maiden Capital City Race Holds Today with Over 1,000 Runners

DG LSSC describes event’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle

The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has restated the importance of promoting the culture of healthy and active lifestyle in the state.

Speaking at a press briefing heralding the maiden edition of the Capital City Race, Fatodu described the event as a brilliant initiative that speaks to the LSSC’s commitment to ensure a healthy and productive lifestyle among residents.

“The Lagos State Sports Commission is ready to welcome any initiative that helps our community to be more productive and more active to impact our socio-economic endeavor,” he said.

The 10km race will be held today in Ikeja with over 1,000 runners participating in the mini marathon.

Fatodu assured organisers of total support of the Lagos State Government and expressed optimism that the inaugural event will be a huge success.

“In addition, with the total number of people who have registered for the event, it speaks to the interest of engagements that will help their total well-being so it is going to be exciting moments. 

“A moment of sharing happiness, opportunity to network and promote united fronts and a community that is purposely committed to great things.

“We are here and we discovered that the Lagos commission is still breaking new grounds in times of inclusiveness,” Fatodu added.

Speaking earlier, convener of the Capital City Race, Dapo Ajayi, emphasised that the mini-race is basically about fitness, inspiring people and promoting active lifestyle.

“Our young population is enormous and we can’t be sitting and doing nothing, as things like physical activities encourage physical and mental well-being of the populace, as well as bonding and meeting people from different walks of life.”

Ajayi noted that everything was in place with the support from the state government as participants continue to indicate interest in the Capital City Race despite the closure of registration.

Co-convener, Folashade Fatokun applauded the immense support of the Lagos State Governor,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Sports Commission and all sponsors.

The race will commence at 7:00am from the Starting Point at City Mall Alausa and end at the Police College, Ikeja GRA. The top three runners in both male and female categories will receive cash prizes with winners going home with N500,000 each. First runners up will get N300,000 each, and second runners up will get N200,000 each.