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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.
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.
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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.
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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