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Abuja International Marathon: running to celebrate integration and 50 years of ECOWAS

In 2025, ECOWAS will celebrate half a century since its establishment. To mark the occasion, Abuja will host the 3rd edition of the ECOWAS International Marathon on 1 March. This major event, which attracts runners from many countries, aims to promote ECOWAS’s core values through sport. Since its inaugural edition in 2019, the ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon has established itself as a symbol of unity, integration and commitment, particularly amongst young people in the region. Two Race Categories and over 71,000 USD in Prize Money • 21 km race: an endurance event reserved for experienced runners. • 5 km race: a more accessible route designed to encourage inclusive participation. Participants will compete for a total prize fund of USD 71,000, divided between the two categories. Registration To take part, runners are invited to register online via the event’s official website: https://www.ecowasabujamarathon.org. This event will not only be a sporting celebration, but also an opportunity to come together and strengthen the spirit of regional integration that has guided ECOWAS over the last 50 years.