Organisers of the 2025 edition of the MASA Isonyin Half Marathon (MIHM) announced on Monday that preparations are in full swing for the race, as the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially certified the race route.
The organisers have also confirmed a new date for the highly anticipated event — August 23, 2025.
Adding cultural significance to the announcement, the Saderiren of Isonyin, HRH Àlaiyeluwa Oba Abdulrasheed Omotayo Cossy Salami, offered his full support and royal blessing for the event’s success.
“The MASA Isonyin Half Marathon is a welcome initiative that uplifts our youth and community. I give it my full royal blessing and urge everyone to support this noble cause,” the monarch stated.
The race is the brainchild of Dr. Muideen Adegboyega Salami (MASA), Ph.D., President of the MASA Foundation, whose commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots development continues to drive impactful initiatives in Ogun State and beyond.
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