Lagos long-distance runner Aminat Adenike Alabi has emerged the winner of the Open category at the 10th edition of the Lagos Women Run (LWR) 2025, marking a historic milestone as the first Lagos-born athlete to win the prestigious all-women road race.

 

Alabi blazed through the 10-kilometre course — which started at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) and ended at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan — finishing with an impressive time of 39 minutes and 25.80 seconds. The victory earned her the ₦2 million top prize and a place in the event’s history books.

 

The seasoned marathoner, who has participated in five different races including previous editions of the Lagos Women Run, credited her win to discipline, preparation, and determination.

 

“With the training I’ve been doing, I believed I’d be among the top three. I started training early this year and promised myself to finish strong,” Alabi said. “Those from the North are usually very strong, but I told myself I must be the first Lagos marathoner to set a record and bring the title home.”

 

Vivian Obadiah finished second with a time of 39:55.12, winning ₦1.5 million, while Elizabeth Nuhu Power placed third at 40:39.83, earning ₦1 million.

Speaking during the medal presentation, the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, hailed the 10th edition of the Lagos Women Run as a “decade of consistency, commitment, and impact.”

 

He said the event has grown into a strong platform for community cohesion, women’s empowerment, wellness promotion, and economic development.

 

“Lagos is at the centre of innovations and development — this race reflects our vision of discovering talents from every corner of the state,” Fatodu said. “We’ll continue to use this platform to nurture new stars and provide opportunities for women in sports.”

 

He also commended the organisers for their resilience and contribution to sports development, noting that the run continues to uncover new talents in athletics.

Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, revealed that the initiative began as a simple idea — a way for women to come together through running.

 

“The race is not just about winning prizes. It’s about happiness, connection, fitness, and finding new opportunities,” Popoola said. “It’s an inclusive platform for all women — from elite athletes to older participants and plus-size runners — to stay active and engaged.”

 

Popoola added that the event also serves as a preparatory platform for elite runners ahead of international competitions, helping Nigeria strengthen its presence in global marathon events.

 

With Alabi’s record-setting victory and a decade of consistent progress, the 2025 Lagos Women Run has reaffirmed its place as one of Nigeria’s most empowering and unifying sports events for women — celebrating endurance, resilience, and community spirit.