All is set for the 2018 edition of the Lagos City Marathon scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10.
The third edition of the event will see nearly 100,000 participants – double the number from last year.
While Kenyans seem to have dominated in past editions of the race one of the officials, Bukola Olopade expressed confidence that Nigerian marathoners will make their mark in the 2018 as well as future editions.
Here are some things you may find interesting about this year’s marathon.
• The race is now certified as a Bronze Medal marathon, with its routes officially measured, and with a goal to achieve Gold label within the next two editions.
• The race is one of the 88 certified marathons out of the over 500 in the world.
• Over 50,000 athletes participated in 2017, about 100,000 participants (both elite, indigent and non-elite) are expected for the 2018 edition.
• Athletes who qualify and participate in the 2018 edition are automatically recognized and eligible for the Commonwealth Games.
• The prize money for indigent winners has been increased to 3 Million Naira across all categories.
• A 10km #FamilyFunRace (for non-professional runners or elite athletes) has been included to encourage participation from indigent (Nigerians) who run for fitness, fun and health purposes.
• Winners of the 10km #FamilyFunRace will get brand new cars from GAC Motor.
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Seven Things You May Not Know About Lagos City Marathon 2018
