Run Club Abuja (RCA) is set for its sixth yearly Charity Half Marathon on July 11, with proceeds from the event dedicated to providing life-saving neonatal equipment for two public hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory, the organisers have said.

According to the organisers, the intervention is aimed at strengthening healthcare services and reducing infant mortality by equipping hospitals in some rural communities with critical medical equipment valued at N12.4 million.

Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Peju Lawanson, said the yearly event has grown beyond a fitness challenge into a platform for community development, encouraging Nigerians to unite behind a cause that directly improves lives.

She noted that every participant, volunteer and donor would contribute towards giving newborn babies a better chance of survival, describing the initiative as an opportunity for citizens to help build a healthier future for the next generation.

The Half marathon, themed “Run with Rhythm”, is expected to attract about 1,000 participants competing in the 21.1km, 10km and 5km races.

President of The Club, Buchi Onyegbule, described selling out all the event slots as recognition of the trust reposed in the RCA by the fitness community and change makers across the country and beyond. This year witnessed an increase in virtual participants who registered beyond the shores of the country and continent, he added.

Onyegbule added that Run Club Abuja prioritises runners’ safety and welfare, and the club has ensured that all necessary safety precautions will be put in place, with ample hydration and beautiful medals at the finish line. The kit pick up will also feature some health checks for participants who opt in for the service.

Returning as headline sponsor for the third consecutive year, Norrenberger Financial Group said its continued support reflects confidence in the event’s measurable social impact and its commitment to improving maternal and child healthcare.

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Edeh, said the partnership had evolved from a sponsorship into a long-term investment in community development, noting that the organisation supports initiatives that deliver tangible and accountable outcomes.

According to him, the equipment to be procured through this year’s race will help save the lives of mothers and newborns, demonstrating how private sector partnerships can complement public healthcare efforts.