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Abuja International Marathon: All you need to know about the 42km route

Abuja International Marathon: How to watch in Nigeria and anywhere in the world

The maiden edition of the Abuja International Marathon will take place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, April 29. 32 foreign athletes dominated by Kenyans have registered to compete in the 42km full marathon alongside Nigerians who will be led by long-distance couple, Emmanuel Gyan and Deborah Pam. Abuja Marathon will feature 5km for students, 10km for families and the marathon with the start...

Abuja International Marathon: All you need to know about the 42km route

Abuja International Marathon: All you need to know about the 42km route

In less than five days, the highly-anticipated Abuja International Marathon takes off and it will be broadcast live across Nigeria and the world by Afrosport TV. The 42-kilometre event will see elite athletes from all over the world gather in the Nigeria capital city of Abuja while residents of the vibrant city will participate in the 5km run to promote fitness and well-being. The route of...

Abuja International Marathon: Excitement builds up at Marathon Expo

Abuja International Marathon: Excitement builds up at Marathon Expo

Marathon enthusiasts and registered athletes for the Abuja International Marathon are getting ready for this weekend's long-distance race at the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja by visiting the Marathon Expo. The Expo activities started on Friday at the Pavillion with runners from Kogi State, Niger State, Nasarrawa State and Kaduna State picking up their race kits while the marathon enthusiasts shop for sports wears and more....

Abuja Marathon: Organisers set conditions for 5km race

Abuja Marathon: Organisers set conditions for 5km race

The organisers of the inaugural edition of the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) revealed that only students aged 17 or below from Nigerian secondary schools, either private or government-owned, are to be rewarded as winners of the 5km student race on April 29. Adamu Hashimu, the FCT Director of School Sports, reiterated on Thursday that the reason for the 5km race is to spur the youth of...