The first batch of International athletes, comprising Ethiopian and Kenyan runners, are expected to arrive the country on February 13 for the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon slated for Saturday, February 15, organisers announced yesterday.
A total of 4000 International athletes are expected to participate in this year’s edition, which marks a decade of the Lagos City Marathon.
The 10th edition, tagged Love in the Air, will hold on Februry 15th, which is within the Valentine Day celebration.
Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management, Mrs Yetunde Olopade stated yesterday that this year’s event would celebrate a decade of excellence.
“We are expecting the first set of international athletes to arrive in Lagos on February 13,” she said. “We are looking forward to receive the athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, Morocco, Eritrea, France, Uganda, Italy and Ghana
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