All roads will be leading to Enugu state come May 3rd, 2025, as over one hundred international athletes are being expected to land in the coal city for the first edition of the Enugu city international marathon.
History is about to be made with international runners from all over the World, alongside Nigerian top runners expected to light up the streets of Enugu for what is expected to be the biggest road race in the history of south eastern Nigeria.
Organisers of the race , Nilayo Sports Management Company said the Enugu state Government is determined to make the race a significant sporting calendar in the history of the state by organising a race of global standard.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah said ” we want to use this race to tell our own unique story and showcase Enugu as a tourist and commerce destination in the South East”.
“We are really looking forward to this race and we are very prepared to welcome all the international athletes and local athletes to our state and showcase our beautiful city and way of life to the rest of the World”.
Organisers of the Race, Nilayo Sports Management Company, having organised several International road races across the country especially the highly prestigious Access bank Lagos City marathon, has promised nothing short of a world class event when the race holds on May 3rd 2025.
The Government of Enugu State has however made the event more than a race but a complete sporting entertainment where there will be musical display from one of Nigeria’s top A list Artiste, Kcee.
