The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has been recognised as Africa's fastest-growing marathon brand, cementing Nigeria's position on the global athletics calendar.
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has been named Africa's Strongest Marathon Brand for 2025, a recognition that underscores the event's extraordinary growth trajectory since its inaugural edition in 2016.
Since Nilayo Sports Management began managing the Lagos City Marathon, the event has grown from a regional road race into one of the most significant annual sporting occasions on the African continent. Over 440,000 participants have crossed the finish line over the course of the event's history.
The marathon's title sponsor, Access Bank, has been a transformative partner, enabling world-class production values, substantial prize money for elite athletes, and a participant experience that rivals any road race on the continent. The event annually generates over ₦3 billion in economic activity for Lagos State.
