Carloha Partners Okpekpe International Marathon
Bennett Oghifo
Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has announced its participation as the Official Automobile Sponsor of the 11th edition of the Okpekpe 10km International Road Race scheduled to hold on May 30, 2026, in Edo State.
Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most prestigious road races, the Okpekpe Road Race is a World Athletics Gold Label event and a full member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), attracting elite athletes, sports enthusiasts, and global broadcast attention.
As part of its participation, Carloha-Chery will deploy two Chery HIMLA vehicles as the official lead vehicles for the professional and VIP runners during the race. The vehicles will carry the race timing systems and remain positioned ahead of the athletes throughout the competition, placing the Chery brand at the forefront of one of Nigeria’s most globally recognised sporting events.
