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“Tomorrow Runs Here”: Enugu Gears Up for a Landmark 2nd Edition of the City International Marathon
Bisi Ajayi
The Enugu State Government, in partnership with Nilayo Sports Management Limited, has assured participants that the 2nd edition of the Enugu City International Marathon will set a new standard as preparations enter top gear for a world-class race experience.
Scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, the marathon is expected to put the entire South-East in a festive mood. Long-distance running enthusiasts from Owerri, Warri, Onitsha, Asaba, Abakaliki, Awka, and beyond are expected to converge on Enugu for what promises to be a glamorous showcase of athletics.
Announced on Tuesday, this year’s edition carries the theme “Tomorrow Runs Here” a statement of intent centered on youth empowerment, talent discovery, sustainable sports development, and positioning Enugu as a rising hub for global sporting and economic activity.
The Enugu City International Marathon is designed to achieve two objectives: identify and nurture indigenous long-distance talent, and attract elite athletes from across Nigeria, Africa, and the international athletics circuit.
The race course has been carefully mapped to highlight Enugu’s cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and scenic landscape, giving both runners and spectators a truly world-class experience.
Registration for the 2026 race opened on June 15, 2026. Organizers confirmed that the prize structure will remain unchanged from the maiden edition.
The popular 10km race route will be retained. Meanwhile, the revised 42km full marathon course and the community fitness run routes will be officially unveiled in the coming weeks.
Further updates on route details, elite athlete participation, and ancillary event activities will be communicated through the marathon’s official channels.
Under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, whose commitment and passion for sports continue to drive the state forward, the marathon is set to become a defining moment for athletics in the region.
His strong support for sporting initiatives reflects a clear vision for empowering and engaging the youth, creating platforms that inspire talent, promote healthy living, and position Enugu as a destination for world-class events.
With Nilayo Sports Management, Nigeria’s foremost sports events company, providing the technical expertise, all signs point to Enugu hosting one of the most anticipated road races on the African calendar this year.
Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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