The 2026 Lagos Women Run will begin its preparations on Tuesday, 10 November, with kit collection starting at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The event, which is scheduled to launch on Saturday, 14 November, will commence at 7 am from Tafawa Balewa Square.
Registered participants have three days to pick up their running kits, while those who prefer to wear their own gear can do so on the day of the race. “We understand that some people might not have the chance and that is why we are flexible about this,” said event coordinator Tayo Popoola.
Popoola added that the early start for kit collection and the accompanying exhibition was designed to ensure the race begins on time. “It was important to create enough time for this to ensure the event starts promptly on Saturday at the Tafawa Balewa Square,” he explained.
The same day will also see the launch of a three‑day exhibition featuring training sessions, lectures and empowerment programmes. The event is led by Sidikat Folami, Founder and Executive Director of the Mateen Lander Impact Foundation. “There were plenty of opportunities to be derived from the forthcoming Lagos Women Run,” Folami said, praising the organisers, sponsors and the Lagos State Government.
“We want to give women the opportunity to take part in economic empowerment and this is where sport comes in. Sport is a unifier. When you see people gather around you know that something is happening and that is where Lagos Women Run is ensuring that we are not just running in one city, one stride initiative, we are running economically.”
The event will be graced by a special Guest of Honour, Oyinkansola Badejo‑Okusanya (SAN), the first female President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Other dignitaries expected to attend include Lekan Fatodu, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Council, and representatives from various sectors of society.
The 10‑kilometre race will start from Tafawa Balewa Square in Onikan, Lagos, on 14 November. Participants and supporters alike are encouraged to join the event, which aims to combine athleticism with economic empowerment for women across the city.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
