After receiving his $10,000 prize money for finishing top at the maiden edition of 21 km Kaduna marathon, John Muirurri Mburu of Kenya looked at the crowd and smiled: “The government and people of Kaduna have done well. I will surely return next year to defend my title.”

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Engr. Musa Nimrod, tested his strength against younger athletes at the maiden Kaduna Marathon and came out victorious in the event held at the weekend. Nimrod participated in the 5km event, and even finished the race ahead of some athletes.

World Athletics governing body has recognised Kaduna Marathon as an event on its sporting calendar. This was disclosed yesterday, in Kaduna, at the unveiling of elite runners and sponsors for the maiden edition of the marathon, which holds today in Kaduna.

Former national marathon record holder, Abbas Mohammed, wants local athletes to challenge their foreign counterparts at the maiden Kaduna marathon, which holds tomorrow.

A total of 23 foreign athletes from nine countries are expected to arrive in Nigeria today for the maiden edition of Kaduna Marathon holding on Saturday.

After organising five editions of the 42km Access Bank/Lagos City Marathon, which currently ranks among the best in the world, as well as two major road races in Abeokuta and Remo in Ogun State, Nilayo Sports Management Limited

Former national marathon champion, Abbas Mohammed, says the Kaduna marathon, slated for November 21 is timely.

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el Rufai, has registered to compete in the maiden Kaduna Marathon holding on November 21, 2020. He also called on all indigenes of the state, both old and young, to be involved in the marathon.