Prizes:
Winner: $50,000
Second runner-up of the event would go home with 40,000 dollars
Third place marathoner would get 30, 000 dollars.
Second place Nigerian would receive N750, 000
N500,000 would go to the third place winner among the indigenous participants.
Start & Finish
The starting point will be at the entrance of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos (on Western Avenue and opposite Teslim Balogun Stadium).
The finishing gantry will be at the Sales office of Eko Atlantic, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria, Island, Lagos.
Start Time
Marathon – 7.30am
Getting to the Start
All participants driving are advised to park at Teslim Balogun Stadium or in the National Stadium. There will be extensive road closures in place. You cannot drive to the immediate areas near the start; you do so at your own risk as this will create extensive traffic congestion and delays in getting to the start. Please come early to avoid any rush or delays.
Running Number Collection
Running Numbers must be collected at Teslim Balogun Stadium the on the following dates:
Monday January 25th 2016– 10.00am to 6.00pm
Tuesday January 26th 2016– 10.00am to 6.00pm
Wednesday January 27th 2016 – 10:00am to 6.00pm
Thursday January 28th 2016– 10:00am to 6.00pm
Friday January 29th 2016- 9.00am to 7.00pm
Saturday January 30th 2016- 11.00am to 7.00pm
Sunday January 31st 2016- 12noon to 7.00pm
Monday February 1st 2016- 10.00am to 6.00pm
Tuesday February 2nd 2016- 10.00am to 6.00pm
Wednesday February 3rd 2016- 10.00am to 6.00pm
PLEASE NOTE:
Everyone is advised to collect their own running number in person and must provide proof of identity.
If you have any difficulty collecting your running number in person, you may designate another person to collect on your behalf. In order to do this, the person collecting on your behalf must have a printed copy of the form or the final confirmation received by e-mail. They must show proof of identity for themselves in order to pick up.
T/Shirts, Medals and Certificates
– All participants will receive a running race vest, and finishers will receive medals and certificate.
The temperature will be approximately 22-27degrees Celsius at the start.
Awards (Medals and Certificates)
All finishers of the marathon will receive medals and certificates.
Running race vest
All participants will receive a running race vest
The temperature will be approximately 22-27 degrees Celsius at the start
Race Timing
The race will be timed using the "Time tronics electronic timing system. Chips/Tags will be attached to the race bib number you will receive in your race pack. Do not remove this tag from your bib number.
Drink Stations – Water spaces between the commas
Water Stations will be provided at 2.5km,5km,7.5km,10km,12.5km,15km,17.5km20km,22.5km,25km,27.5km,30km,32.5km,35km,37.5km,40km,and at the finish.
Drink Stations – Lucozade boost will be available at 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km and at the finish.
Sponges/Refreshment
Sponges will be provided at the following stations on the Marathon route: 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km and 40km.
Toilets
Toilets will be provided after the following stations on the Marathon route: 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km and at the finish.
Medical
An Ambulance and medical station will be available approximately 200 meters after each main drink station on the Marathon route at 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km and at the finish. Medics will also be present at every intermediary station.
Hospitality
Top artistes and a selection of other activities will be available at the finish point to entertain the participants and supporters. Food and Beverage facilities will also be available here.
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