With just five days to the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon scheduled for December 6, Technical Director of the race event and 3-time Olympian, Yusuf Alli says the race is prepared to deliver a world-class experience that will further solidify its rapidly rising global profile.
“The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon is the only marathon in our clime to get a label after just one edition. It’s fantastic, and it’s because of the structured, seamless organization of the event.”
As preparations intensify ahead of the December 6 race, Alli said the second edition will push standards even higher.
“With the second edition, we will go higher. We’re expecting a number of elite runners from around the globe – those within the top 300, including from Ethiopia and Kenya.”
He reaffirmed the organizers’ commitment to global best practices and technical integrity:
“We will have doping tests. We’ve carried out blue marking of the route and will conduct a road tour with the athletes when they arrive.”
The December 6 PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon is expected to attract both elite and recreational runners, offering Abuja residents an opportunity to experience a celebration of athletic excellence, community spirit, and international sportsmanship.
The event’s growing reputation continues to position Nigeria’s capital city as a major destination for top-tier road races on the African continent.
