Marathon

Lagos City Marathon

Lagos, Nigeria February 42.195 km
Flat Fast Urban Coastal Loop Large Competitive Community

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Feb 1, 2026

Course & Elevation

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.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 45 m
Surface road
Profile Flat

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45m total gain • Flat profile

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Lagos, Nigeria • 42.195km road

🌤️ Weather on Race Day

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28°C

Temperature

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72%

Humidity

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15%

Rain Chance

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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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