By Aderonke Ojo
Nilayo Sports Management Ltd., organizers of the Yenagoa City International 10KM Race, have unveiled a mouthwatering $11,500 prize purse per category for elite athletes set to compete in the race on April 4, 2026, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The race, which continues to gain global attention, is expected to attract elite runners from across Nigeria and around the world, all competing for glory and significant financial rewards in what promises to be one of the most exciting road races on the athletics calendar.
For both male and female elite categories, the prize structure is as follows:
• 1st place: $5,000
• 2nd place: $3,000
• 3rd place: $2,000
• 4th place: $1,000
• 5th place: $500
This brings the total prize purse to $11,500 per category, ensuring equal reward opportunities for both male and female athletes.
The Yenagoa City International 10KM Race will commence at 9:30 a.m., with runners starting from Opolo Roundabout along the Isaac Boro Expressway and finishing at Peace Park on the Mbiama–Yenagoa Road. The official race cut-off time is 12:30 p.m.
Designed to promote sports development, wellness, and tourism in Bayelsa State, the race is expected to draw hundreds of participants, spectators, and athletics enthusiasts, further strengthening Yenagoa’s growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events.
Interested participants can obtain registration forms at the Sports Department Office, Ministry of Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa, opposite First Baptist Church, or register online at www.yenagoacity10kmrace.com.
The race is sanctioned by World Athletics and supported by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, ensuring adherence to global standards and competitive integrity.
