Sisa ère fún Àṣà. Sisa ère fún Ìṣọkan. Sisa ère fún Ọjọ Ọla tí ó Dára.
Running for Culture. Running for Unity. Running for a Better Tomorrow.
Ife Road Race is a 5KM event held during the famous Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife. It's more than just a race, it's an opportunity to discover and nurture upcoming African sports talents while celebrating culture.
September 24, 2026!
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
We provide opportunities for young people to develop their skills and become the leaders of tomorrow.
We bring development to the community through networking and economic activities.
We encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle through sports and physical activities.
We celebrate and preserve the valuable Yoruba culture in our event.
A carefully planned 5KM race that passes through key locations in Ile-Ife, showcasing the city and culture.
September 24, 2026. More details will be announced soon.
Cash rewards for winners
Certificates for all participants
Mentorship benefits with senior athletes
All participants will receive rewards for their efforts, with special prizes for winners. Senior athletes will also have access to mentorship programs to develop their abilities.
The founder and convener of Ife Road Race, Sooko Adeleke Odewade has played a significant role in bringing development to the community through sports and cultural preservation.
The co-convener of the Ife Road Race. Our mission is to develop and maintain sports talents in Africa, with a special focus on empowering youth and community development through sports.
We work with like-minded organizations and individuals to make this event happen. Their logos will be here soon.
Choose to become a sponsor to support our event. Our sponsorship categories are:
We need volunteers to help with:
For inquiries, please contact us at:
We have offices in Lagos and Ile-Ife for your convenience. Please contact us at whichever location is closest to you.
We have downloadable resources for partners and volunteers, including our logo and letterhead.
Email: adelekeodewade@gmail.com
Phone: 08101973162
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Ife Road Race 2026