‘Enugu state cannot wait to host the best road runners in the world,’ says Sports Commissioner, Ekweremadu ahead of Enugu City Marathon

The Enugu state Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu, says the state cannot wait to host the best road runners following the interests shown from within and outside Nigeria.

The first edition of the Enugu City Marathon is billed to hold on the 3rd of May 2025 in the Coal city State.

‘His excellency, Governor Peter Mbah understands clearly the power of Sports and where Enugu is in the history of Nigerian Sports, and the Governor is very determined to return the state to its glory days of Sporting excellence. And this is one of the ways.

‘As a state, we have everything to stage a world class road race and the Government is ready to make history come May 3rd this year’, he said.

Ekweremadu revealed organisers of the race and the Enugu state Government have started working on modalities to ensure it sets new standards for the race.

Nigeria is undoubtedly becoming a hub for road races not only in Africa but in the World, especially due to the huge success of road races like the gold label Okpekpe international 10km road race and the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

The race is expected to showcase the beautiful landscape and tourist potentials of Enugu state to the entire World and will further prove the tireless hard work of Governor Peter Mbah in transforming the state to becoming one of Nigeria’s fast growing modern states.

Registration of athletes for the race started last month while collection of bibs and goodies bags by registered participants will commence from April 28th to May 9th, 2025, ensuring they’re well-equipped for race day.

The race will be flagged off at the Shoprite, Polo Park Road, GRA, Enugu and terminate at the Main Bowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

Registered athletes will race through a carefully curated route, highlighting iconic landmarks such as Coal Camp Road, Independence Avenue, Zik Avenue, Okpara Square Road, Presidential Road, N.T.A Road, Market Square, and the Ebe Ano Tunnel Road. This route was designed to showcase the charm of Enugu and celebrate its vibrant cityscape.