About The Chase
One Last Run. One Big Celebration. One Very Unusual Prize. 🐔🎄
The Christmas Chicken Chase is a 10km race created to bring the Abuja running community together for one unforgettable finale to the 2026 running season.
But this is more than a race. It is a celebration of the journey we have all taken throughout the year—the early mornings, the long runs, the personal bests, the tough days, the finish lines, and every moment we chose to show up and give our best.
As the year draws to a close, Christmas Chicken Chase is our opportunity to clap for ourselves, celebrate our achievements and share one final run with friends, family and fellow runners before the Christmas festivities begin.
A Race with a Difference
Christmas is a season of celebration, generosity, family, food and fun. We have taken that spirit and put it on the starting line.
The result? A running event unlike anything else on the Abuja race calendar.
Here, you don’t just race against the clock. You race for the glory, the bragging rights, the celebration—and, for our fastest finishers, something rather special.
LIVE, WELL-FED CHICKENS! 🐔🏆
Yes, you read that correctly.
The podium winners go home with live chickens as their prizes, bringing a uniquely Nigerian twist to the traditional Christmas celebration.
Prizes (In both male and female categories)
1st Prize: 5 chickens + finisher’s medal
2nd Prize: 3 chickens + finisher’s medal
3rd Prize: 2 chickens + finisher’s medal
It’s fun. It’s festive. It’s a little crazy.
And that’s exactly the point.
Come Run. Come Celebrate. Come Chase.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, competing for the podium, running your first 10km, or simply looking for a fun way to close out the year, Christmas Chicken Chase is for you.
