The annual Lagos Women Run is fast gathering momentum as the organisers are putting up final touches to the 2026 edition of the event scheduled for November 14.
This year, the organisers have promised to continue in their quest of building women, livelihoods, enterprise in respective sustainable communities.
Empowerment and sustainability remain paramount in the minds of the organisers in their attempt to build stronger women with brighter future.
The Coordinator of the big event, Tayo Popoola, told our correspondent that as usual, there are various other activities attached to the Women Run.
“The Lagos Women Run cuts across various aspects of life and so it is not just about the Run on the D-Day. There are various training programmes, lectures and all the activities are rich enough change the narrative for participants.
“So far, we have been receiving entries from various parts and we are optimistic this edition will be an upgrade to the last one,” Popoola said,
Already, a special Guest of Honour, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), the first female President of the Nigerian Bar Association has confirmed that she will be at the event.
It is also expected that the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Council, Lekan Fatodu will be in attendance along with many other top dignitaries from all works of life.
The takeoff point of the 10km race is the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Onikan, Lagos on November 14.
The Lagos Women Run is the biggest women run in Sub-Saharan Africa.
