Okpepe Race: Organizers begin distribution of registration forms

Athletes hoping to participate at the forthcoming 8th edition of the Okpepe International 10km road race should pick up registration forms at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere, Lagos and Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin ,Edo state.

In a statement released by Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organizer of the road race, states that intending athletes should pick up their forms and register on time to avoid last minute rush.

The statement reads “Registration for the Okpekpe race is not limited to online platforms and we are delighted to announce the two places where forms can be picked up physically and returned,” race director Zack Amodu said.

“Registration for the race commenced last month on our various online platforms and it is opened to all categories of runners.

“The race is not only for professional athletes who want to run for the prize moneys on offer or to improve on their times for ranking purposes. It is also opened to people who want to run for fun or for charity,” he added even as he revealed how intending runners can be registered.

“For quick and easy registration, intending runners for all categories can download the tracking application launched for the race in 2017 or visit the website www.okpekperoadrace.com to register.

“We are delighted to announce that intending runners at the eighth edition of the race can also use our tracking application to register for the race,” said Amodu.

Okpepe race holds in Edo state yearly and  is open to both local and international athletes doing  the long distance race