Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Nilayo Sports Management, have promised to make the 10th anniversary a celebration of athleticism, unity and global excellence when the event rolls off on February 15.
The race which started in 2016 enters its 10th year with a World Athletic gold label and the vice president of WA, Jackson Tuwei, said last year that the body would consider giving the event a platinum label if they find it worthy after a thorough review of this year’s edition.
According to the organisers, over 4,000 foreign runners and 100 elite athletes are expected to participate in the 2025 edition.
“As the world celebrates a decade of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, it is clear that this race is more than just a sporting event,” CEO of Nilayo Sports Management, Yetunde Olopade said.
It is a movement that inspires health, fosters international camaraderie, and positions Lagos as a city to watch on the global athletics map,” Olopade added.
She also noted that the 10th edition will witness a more friendly and hospitable race that would be a reference point in road race events having carved an indelible mark in the world of road racing, growing in leaps and bounds as one of the fastest-growing road races globally.
Athletes from powerhouse countries in long-distance running like Kenya and Ethiopia, as well as participants from France and other nations, will converge on Lagos to vie for glory on its vibrant streets