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Runners enthusiastic about Abuja International Marathon at Anti-Corruption Marathon
There was great enthusiasm from elite and fun runners about the Abuja International Marathon at the Saturday Anti-Corruption Marathon in Abuja.
Elite and fun runners from different parts of Nigeria converged in Abuja over the weekend to participate in the annual race.
The Abuja International Marathon team led by Race Director Olukayode Thomas had a stand at the Finish Point where they shared registration forms to runners to enable them to register for the first international full marathon in FCT.
They also answered runners’ questions about the race, especially the Marathon Expo slated for December 5-16 at The Pavilion, close to Radio House, Abuja.
Adamu Muazu of High-Altitude Athletics Club, Jos who won the N 1 million prize money for the men’s race said the race is a warm-up for the Abuja International Marathon.
“ This is a half marathon. I am grateful to God to win today, especially the cash prize. This is part of my warm-up for the Abuja International Marathon. I thank FCTA and Unicentral for the initiative. Most marathoners in Nigeria are from the North, but most of the races that we run are in the South.
“I am delighted that now we have a full international marathon, while I dream of winning the prize money, both the international elites and the Nigerian prizes money, but more than the money I will love to be part of history, because history will be made in the FCT and the whole of the North on December 17, 2022, when we have our first international full marathon in the North, so I want to be part of history.’’
Hundreds of elite and fun runners collected forms and filled them at the finish point while several others signed up online to participate in the race.
Steve Nuhu, the most successful marathon and road races coach in Nigeria today said he has registered 120 elite runners for the Abuja International Marathon,
“ I am also working with the Armed Forces to ensure many of our friends in the Army who are good in marathons and road races register, I am also coordinating with friends of marathons and road races in North Central and Northeast to ensure the first full international marathon in the North is a great success. We thank and appreciate FCTA and Unicentral for this epoch-making event “Nuru said.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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