The countdown to the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has begun, and excitement is building up. With just a few weeks to go, the organizers, Nilayo Sports Management, have announced that a record-breaking 400 media personnel have applied for accreditation to cover the event.
This year’s marathon, scheduled for February 15, 2025, promises to be bigger and better than ever. To mark its 10th anniversary, the organizers have planned an Expo on February 3 and 13, 2025, which will be a key highlight of the celebrations.
The massive interest from the media is a testament to the marathon’s growing popularity, not just in Nigeria but also globally. “We’re thrilled to see such a huge response from the media,” said Nilayo Sports Management. “We’re equal to the task and look forward to hosting these journalists and providing them with top-notch coverage opportunities.”
This year’s event is expected to attract over 4,000 international runners, as well as 100 elite runners from around the world. The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has become a flagship event in the annual calendar of World Athletics and is widely regarded as one of the world’s fastest-growing road races.
As the city of Lagos prepares to host this prestigious event, the organizers are working tirelessly to ensure that everything is in place for a successful and memorable marathon. With the media interest at an all-time high, the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is shaping up to be an event to remember.
