With just 20 days remaining until the highly anticipated 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement and expectations are reaching a fever pitch among road race enthusiasts and the general public.
This Gold Label race has solidified its place as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, and the 2025 edition promises to be a spectacle like no other.
Set to take place on February 15, 2025, this year’s marathon is attracting the crème de la crème of the sports world, along with top dignitaries from various sectors. Among the notable personalities expected to grace the event are:
- Hon. Sunday Dare, current Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to the President,
- Amaju Melvin Pinnick, FIFA Executive Board Member,
- Alhaji Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission,
- Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General of the National Sports Commission,
- Chief Solomon Ogba, Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
- Sunday Odebode, President, Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN)
- Tonobok Okowa, President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN).
The event will also bring together elite athletes from around the globe, further reinforcing Lagos as a global hub for sports and culture.
Over the years, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has not only showcased world-class athleticism but also contributed to tourism, youth development, and economic growth in Nigeria.
With the race marking its 10th anniversary, the organizers have promised an unforgettable experience, featuring innovations that will raise the standard of the marathon. Participants and spectators can expect seamless organization, international-standard hospitality, and electrifying performances from elite athletes and fun runners alike.
As the countdown continues, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is poised to reaffirm its position as a beacon of excellence in the world of long-distance running.
The entire nation eagerly awaits this landmark event, which celebrates athleticism, unity, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
