Registration is in full swing for the 2025 MASA Isonyin Marathon (MIM), with top-tier Nigerian athletes signing up in anticipation of one of the most exciting new road races in the country.
As interest builds, organisers have also launched a sponsorship campaign, inviting brands and organisations to support and add vibrancy to the event scheduled for August 23, 2025.
The half marathon, themed ‘Running for Exposure’, is drawing national attention with its whopping ₦1.5 million prize for winners in both the male and female categories.The runner-up will earn ₦1 million, while third-place finishers will take home ₦750,000 — placing the event among the most generously rewarded half marathons in Nigeria.
According to the organisers, registration is ongoing and at physical outlets in Isonyin, Abeokuta, Sagamu and Ijebu Ode.
Over 2,500 participants are expected to compete.
“This is a huge opportunity — not just for the prize, but for the visibility. It’s a platform that serious athletes will not want to miss,” said Bala Musa, a national-level runner from Plateau State.
The MIM is an initiative of the MASA Foundation, led by Dr. Muideen Adegboyega Salami (MASA), Ph.D., with a vision to promote youth empowerment, community development, and healthy living.. continue reading