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Olojo Festival 2026: Ife 5K Road Race Celebrates Sport, Culture & Young Talent in Ile-Ife
Olojo Festival 2026 opened on a high-energy note as athletes, residents and culture enthusiasts took to the streets of Ile-Ife for the Olojo Festival Ife 5K Road Race 2.0.
Starting from OAU Road 7 Gate and finishing at the Palace of the Ooni of Ife, the 5-kilometre race brought competitive athletics into the cultural atmosphere surrounding Olojo, with participants racing through the streets of the ancient city.
Organised by Sooko Adeleke Odewade, the Sooko WánÃrè of Ife, in partnership with the Alade’fa Athletic Family, the second edition promoted youth empowerment, athletic talent discovery, healthy living and community development.
The race also featured strong prize incentives, with ₦1 million awarded to each first-place winner, ₦500,000 to the runners-up and ₦250,000 to third-place finishers in both male and female categories.
The event attracted notable Nigerian athletics figures, including former track and field sprinters Mrs. Falilat Ogunkoya (OON) and Mrs. Tina Iheagwam, adding to the sporting significance of the occasion.
From the competition on the road to the excitement at the finish line, the Ife 5K became one of the early highlights of Olojo Festival 2026, celebrating sport, culture and young talent in Ile-Ife.
Watch the highlights and experience the energy of the Ife 5K Road Race 2.0.