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.
Kenyan runner, Bernard Sang, who won the 2024 edition also vowed to repeat the feat at the 2025 edition after tasting his first success in the event last year.
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