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Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have announced a lucrative prize structure, with the 10km race winner set to pocket N500,000 in a bid to unearth local talent.

Organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have announced a lucrative prize structure, with the 10km race winner set to pocket N500,000 in a bid to unearth local talent.
The stakes for the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have hit a new high, with organisers revealing a bumper payout that promises to turn the tarmac into a goldmine for elite and amateur runners alike. As the February 14th race date approaches, the excitement in Nigeria’s commercial capital is palpable, driven by a prize purse that rivals some of the continent’s most prestigious road races.
While the $50,000 main marathon prize for the elite 42km race grabs the international headlines, the N500,000 pot for the 10km race signals a strategic shift to professionalize road running in Nigeria. This category, often seen as a fun run, has been elevated to a serious competitive tier, designed to incentivize local talent who may not yet have the stamina for the full marathon but possess world-class speed.
The financial breakdown reveals a commitment to depth rather than just rewarding the victor. In the 10km category, the runner-up will walk away with N400,000, while the third-place finisher earns N300,000. Even the fourth and fifth-placed athletes will receive N200,000 and N100,000 respectively, ensuring that the competitive fire burns all the way to the finish line.
This prize structure is not merely an act of generosity; it is a requirement of the race’s World Athletics Gold Label status. By meeting these financial benchmarks, the Lagos City Marathon cements its place among the global elite of road races, attracting top-tier runners from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda. For the local runner in Lagos, however, Saturday is not just about the status; it is about the life-changing cash waiting at the finish line at Eko Atlantic.
"We are running for glory, but we are also running for our future," remarked a local athlete. With millions of Naira on the table, the streets of Lagos will witness a battle of endurance that is as lucrative as it is grueling.
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