2018 OSOGBO CITY PEACE MARATHON
The Osogbo City Marathon committee has commenced the sales of form for the 2018 Osogbo City Peace Marathon.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the committee, Muideen Adeleke and Secretary, Yemi Aboderin, indicates that the half marathon will take place on August 28th, 2018.
According to the statement, “the road race which is a follow up to the 2017 Osogbo City Half Marathon, is aimed among others, at promoting healthy living among the citizenry; helping to unearth budding sports talents and nurturing them to stardom; assisting to reduce crime rate as well as assisting to attract prospective investors to the state of Osun.
“The theme for this year’s edition is, ‘Promoting the spirit of peace and sportsmanship at polls’, more so that governorship election holds in Osun on September 22.
They called on interested Secondary School Students in the state of Osun and beyond to obtain their forms at Marathon office, OSBC, Km.4, Ibokun road, Osogbo, Marketing office, OSBC, NDTV Ibokun, Orisun FM, Oke-tase, Ile-Ife and OSBC Global Ventures, Ita-Akogun, Osogbo, at One Thousand Naira (#1,000) Only.
The statement added that “the management of OSBC, has therefore appealed to well-meaning individuals, establishments, hospitality industries and corporate organizations to assist in giving a platform for the budding sports talents to showcase their talents.
The MOC states that the event will incorporate a walk-to-live for the elderly ones to enhance healthy living among the senior citizens among others.
There will be mouthwatering prizes for Winners in both Male and Female categories, 1st and 2nd runners-up as well as consolatory prizes for participants in the 2018 Osogbo City Peace Marathon.
