Jos club eye ECOWAS Abuja marathon dominance

The High Altitude Athletics Club of Jos, one of Nigeria’s premier athletics clubs, has announced its intention to send 25 elite athletes to the upcoming 2023 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon.
“The ECOWAS race is an excellent platform for our athletes to showcase their talent,” Steve Nuhu, the club’s coordinator, said.
Nuhu also expressed confidence in his team’s ability to sweep the podium, particularly in the women’s category.
“Our athletes have been training diligently and are determined to achieve this goal,” he stated.
The ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, scheduled for December 16, features two categories: a half marathon and a 5km fun run.
The half marathon winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000, while the second and third-place finishers will earn $5,000 and $4,000, respectively.
The top 10 finishers will receive prize monies, with the fourth-place receiving $3,500, fifth-place $3,000, sixth-place $2,500, seventh place $2,000, eighth-place $1,500, ninth-place $1,200, and 10th place $1,000.
The winners of the 5km family and fun run will receive $750, the second-place finishers $500, the third-place finishers $400, and the fifth-place finishers $200.