NewStats: 3,262,341 , 8,176,874 topics. Date: Sunday, 01 June 2025 at 08:59 PM 4l2s2j

6z3e3g

Green Man Finished 38th In Lagos City Marathon 10KM Under 40 Mins! (Photos) - Sports - Nairaland 2r132c

Green Man Finished 38th In Lagos City Marathon 10KM Under 40 Mins! (Photos) (21281 Views)

Odewaleadesoye(m): 6:46pm On Feb 15

Hey guys, I participated in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025 and finished 38th in the 10KM race! That means I left over 20,000 runners behind! It was tough, but I ran the entire 10KM without stopping or even drinking water at the water stations!

We kicked off at Grace Garden Event Centre, Lekki Phase 1, at 9:30 AM, running all the way to Eko Atlantic. The energy was crazy, and the competition was fierce!

The event had a massive turnout, with runners from all over the world—Americans, Chinese (plenty of them), East Africans, UK, Sudan, Australia, and more!

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was also present. He even jogged about 1KM from the Eko Atlantic City gate to the stage. The atmosphere was electrifying!

As expected, the 42KM race was dominated by Kenyans and Ethiopians, with the winner taking home $50,000! Almost all the top 10 in the full marathon came from these long-distance giants.

To keep the vibes high, A-list gospel artist Bidemi Olaoba performed live. The event was also graced by top officials from Access Bank, 7UP, Kia Motors, and Lagos State Government.

Big shoutout to 7UP for keeping everyone hydrated—they provided water throughout the race. (Not that I needed it! 😆)

This isn’t my first major race—I was also at the Abuja International Marathon 2023, but this one was on another level! The , the competition, and the overall experience made it unforgettable.

See the pictures below.

Anyone else here ran or attended? Let’s talk about it!

54 Likes 5 Shares

Cityqueengirl(f): 6:58pm On Feb 15

You would have won if you weren't fat.. The persons that won (Guta and Kibet) is lean than you

11 Likes

Odewaleadesoye(m): 6:59pm On Feb 15

Cityqueengirl:
You would have won if you weren't fat.. The persons that won (Guta and Kibet) is lean than you

True, bro! But if running was about body size, all skeletons would be marathon champions. 😆🏃🏾‍♂️

161 Likes 11 Shares

Mindlog: 7:00pm On Feb 15

You really tried.

Nigerians who can have a shot at finishing top 10 in the Lagos Marathon are those from Plateau/Taraba states and also raised there.

But born, raised and training in Lagos, your chances of ever winning the marathon is -1000%.😂😂😂

46 Likes 2 Shares

Kipit100: 7:00pm On Feb 15

[quote author=Odewaleadesoye post=134157974][/quote] you try

1 Like 1 Share

helinues: 7:00pm On Feb 15

You tried

I used to be called an Esin ( Horse), when I was in secondary school.

100m, 200m all through no contest

Running, marathon is all about strength, endurance and mentality of winning. As I am getting tired, others are too

142 Likes 3 Shares

Ask4bigneyo(m): 7:00pm On Feb 15

Well done

2 Likes

oluwaseunamos33(m): 7:00pm On Feb 15

Someone should help me with his number, let me find him something

12 Likes

TechBaron: 7:01pm On Feb 15

Okau

Oloki: 7:01pm On Feb 15

Cityqueengirl:
You would have won if you weren't fat.. The persons that won (Guta and Kibet) is lean than you

Am sure you can't run half of the race. Try to appreciate people

Congratulations guy. You try

43 Likes

Angelfrost(m): 7:01pm On Feb 15

As always, Kenyans and Somalians still keep winning it...!

Those guys train for marathons as a way of life... It's practically their culture.

24 Likes

McMayowa(m): 7:01pm On Feb 15

oluwaseunamos33:
Someone should help me with his number, let me find him something

Hiannn.... Make I send AZA too....

APOPTOSIS: 7:02pm On Feb 15

oluwaseunamos33:
Someone should help me with his number, let me find him something

Make I send mine naaaa. Abeg Ogaaa

HopeGying: 7:02pm On Feb 15

Weldone

1 Like

MaziObinnaokija: 7:03pm On Feb 15

Lanre4uonly(m): 7:03pm On Feb 15

You tried.
Well done bro.

3 Likes

FuckTheMod: 7:03pm On Feb 15

Gotocourt: 7:03pm On Feb 15

Gombe to Lagos shocked

1 Like 1 Share

Treasure17(m): 7:04pm On Feb 15

Congratulations

2 Likes

MaziObinnaokija: 7:05pm On Feb 15

Cityqueengirl:
You would have won if you weren't fat.. The persons that won (Guta and Kibet) is lean than you

1 Like

dollypi(m): 7:06pm On Feb 15

Congrats. Couch potatoes have no idea what this requires.

My best is still about 54 minutes.

[quote author=Odewaleadesoye post=134157974][/quote]

Puss360(f): 7:07pm On Feb 15

oluwaseunamos33:
Someone should help me with his number, let me find him something

Rest abeg... Everything is not all about money... Don't give someone who doesn't ask you... That's why you all makes others looking like beggars coz you wan use money blind dem...
Just congratulate him and move on....

And Rest!!!

20 Likes 1 Share

Makunahatata: 7:08pm On Feb 15

helinues:
You tried

I used to be called an Esin ( Horse), when I was in secondary school.

100m, 200m all through no contest

Running, marathon is all about strength, endurance and mentality of winning. As I am getting tired, others are too

mule, dj Yk!!!😹😹

113 Likes 3 Shares

Pootle: 7:08pm On Feb 15

omo $50,000 next one i must win o shocked

2 Likes

Kharol1234: 7:08pm On Feb 15

helinues:
You tried

I used to be called an Esin ( Horse), when I was in secondary school.

100m, 200m all through no contest

Running, marathon is all about strength, endurance and mentality of winning. As I am getting tired, others are too

And you they behave like goat

9 Likes

helinues: 7:10pm On Feb 15

Kharol1234:
And you they behave like goat

You self see. Greatest of all time ( Goat)

grin

3 Likes

OmoNla99: 7:10pm On Feb 15

Congratulations. You did a wonderful job.

1 Like

Love800(m): 7:11pm On Feb 15

Marathon is something else.
I participated in 2023 delta state peace marathon in warri. When i got to the finish-line, i saw a lady who already first me to reach the stoppage arena. I was bewildered. How did it happen!

6 Likes 1 Share

RevenuesBoost(f): 7:12pm On Feb 15

Weldone

1 Like

PP123(m): 7:12pm On Feb 15