Heritage Bank Limited has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vote for wellness and physical fitness of Nigerians to the 10-kilometre Okpekpe Road Race as the Official Banker. The annual international event, which has been certified by the International Association of Athletics
Athletes from seven countries are expected to participate in the third edition of the Okpekpe Road Race coming up on Saturday, May 16 in Okpekpe Edo North Local Government Area, surpassing the minimum of four countries recommended in marathon of this magnitude by IAAF. The Technical Director of the race, Yusuf Ali, told Extra Time […]
Over 3000 runners are expected to participate in next month’s 3rd Okpekpe 10km road race scheduled to hold in Okpekpe, Auchi in Edo State,organisers of the race have confirmed. Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Technical Director Yusuf Alli said a lot of entries have come from across the world for the Okpekpe race. “We are […]
Top athletes have signified their intention to arrive early for this year’s 10-kilometre Okpekpe Race holding in Edo State on May 16. Extra Time investigation revealed that top international marathoners from Kenyan Ethiopia, Morocco and other parts of the world are planning to arrive early in the country in order to get acclimatised. Over $75,000 […]
