Notable personalities to grace 2025 edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

By Olaolu Joseph
With just 20 days remaining until the highly anticipated 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement and expectations are growing among road race enthusiasts and the general public.
This Gold Label race has solidified its place as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, and the 2025 edition promises to be a spectacle like no other.
Set to take place on February 15, 2025, this year’s marathon is attracting the crème de la crème of the sports world, along with top dignitaries from various sectors. Among the notable personalities expected to grace the event are:
Former Sports Minister and now Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to President Bola Tinubu, Honourable Sunday Dare; FIFA Executive Board member and former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick; Alhaji Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC); Honourable Bukola Olopade; NSC Director General, Chief Solomon Ogba; Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Sunday Odebode; President of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN), and Tonobok Okowa, President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN).
The event will also bring together elite athletes from around the globe, further reinforcing Lagos as a global hub for sports and culture.
Over the years, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has not only showcased world-class athleticism but also contributed to tourism, youth development, and economic growth in Nigeria.
With the race marking its 10th anniversary, the organizers have promised an unforgettable experience, featuring innovations that will raise the standard of the marathon.
Participants and spectators can expect seamless organization, international-standard hospitality, and electrifying performances from elite athletes and fun runners alike.
As the countdown continues, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is poised to reaffirm its position as a beacon of excellence in the world of long-distance running.
The entire nation eagerly awaits this landmark event, which celebrates athleticism, unity, and the resilience of the human spirit.