Cross River State is set to host an inaugural 42-km marathon race tagged Agbokim Falls Green Marathon race.
The marathon race, backed by the Creation Associate, will take place on November 23,2024.
Chief Executive Officer CEO, Creation Associate, Emem Udominyang who disclosed this, said the winner of the race shall coast home with N2m star prize, with N1m for the second runner up and consolation prizes.
The CEO said the marathon, which is a trio pack, will help to promote sports development, market the waterfalls and campaign for sustainable environmental conservation in the region.
“This trail blazing sports-tourism event is duly endorsed by the Federal and State Ministry of Sports Development, Federal and State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.
“Our expectation is that athletes will participate in one of the three categories of the distance race, either a full marathon of 42.195km, half marathon of 21km or the fun marathon of 5km,” he said.
The CEO noted that the marathon would add value to the economy of the state, stressing that very soon the Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon will produce long distance racing athletes.
The group lauded the State Governor, Bassey Otu, for granting them the privilege to partner with the state government for the marathon race.
