Abuja Half Marathon: Organisers Unveil Prize Money Structure
Elite winners to pocket $8,000, $6,000 and $5,000 as Nigerian category champion gets ₦2 million
Organisers of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have unveiled the prize money structure for the November 14, 2026, race in Abuja, with the elite winners set to earn $8,000, $6,000 and $5,000 respectively.
The 21km race will reward athletes across elite and Nigerian categories, offering international competitors substantial financial incentives while ensuring local runners are recognised and rewarded for their performances.
In the elite category, the winner will receive $8,000, while the second- and third-place finishers will earn $6,000 and $5,000 respectively.
Fourth place comes with $4,000, fifth place $3,000, sixth place $2,000, seventh place $1,000 and eighth place $500.
In the Nigerian category, the winner will pocket ₦2 million, with the runner-up receiving ₦1.5 million and the third-place finisher earning ₦1 million.
Fourth place attracts ₦500,000, fifth place ₦300,000, sixth place ₦200,000, seventh place ₦100,000 and eighth place ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects PremiumTrust Bank’s commitment to developing athletics in Nigeria and encouraging home-based athletes. The separate Nigerian category provides local runners with an additional opportunity to earn recognition and financial rewards.
The half marathon is expected to attract elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from Nigeria and beyond.
Organisers have urged interested runners to register early through the race’s official registration portal as preparations continue for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
