Parcours et dénivelé

The Lagos City Marathon features a scenic loop course starting and finishing at Lekki Toll Gate, taking runners through the heart of Lagos including the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and back along the Lekki Peninsula. The predominantly flat, fast course is ideal for personal records and showcases the modern infrastructure and vibrant culture of Nigeria's largest city.

Surface: road Profil: Plat

Météo

Température 28°C

Humidité 72%

Risque de pluie 15%

Warm and humid with early morning coolness. February is part of Lagos's dry season with minimal rainfall expected. Runners should prepare for heat and humidity typical of West African coastal conditions.

The Race

Lagos

Histoires & Légendes

A New Addition to the Calendar

2015 Origin

Launched in 2015, the Lagos City Marathon is one of the newer races on the circuit. Despite its youth, it has quickly built a reputation in Lagos, attracting runners drawn to its flat roads and coastal views and the energy of an event still finding its identity.

The Fast Lane

Course

Runners come to the Lagos City Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Lagos has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

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Anecdotes

▸ Lagos City Marathon is West Africa's largest running event, attracting elite African runners and international participants to Nigeria's commercial hub.
▸ The race starts at the iconic Lekki Toll Gate, one of the busiest entry points to Lagos's premium Lekki district.
▸ The marathon serves as a qualifying event for major international marathons and has produced multiple sub-2:30 elite performances.
▸ The event doubles as a major health and fitness awareness campaign across Nigeria, promoting wellness in one of Africa's most populous cities.

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