🇳🇬Lagos, Nigeria
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Expected February 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
70 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Lagos's marathon is Africa's largest mass participation running event, drawing 100,000+ participants across all categories in Nigeria's economic capital. The course starts on Lagos Island near National Stadium, crosses Carter Bridge over Lagos Harbour (one of Africa's busiest ports), runs through Surulere and past National Arts Theatre, and returns via Victoria Island's Eko Atlantic development area. The 70m of elevation is gentle. February brings the Harmattan season — conditions are drier and slightly cooler (25–31°C) than the rest of the year, though still warm by global standards. Nigerian crowd energy is extraordinary — the drumming, the cheering, and the sheer scale of participation (Lagos has 20+ million people) creates an atmosphere unlike any marathon in the world.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
24–30°C
Humidity
60–70%
Conditions
Lagos Harmattan — drier and slightly cooler than other months
Wind
10–20 km/h Harmattan northeast wind
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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