Coal City Marathon
The Coal City Marathon is an annual international event held in Enugu State, Nigeria.
| Coal City Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Location | Enugu |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, half marathon |
| Established | 2018 |
| Official site | Coal City Marathon |
| Participants | 1320 (2018) |
Overview[edit]
The Coal City Marathon held on November 24, 2018, was the first ever international half marathon to be held in the entire South-East Zone of Nigeria[1]. A 21 Kilometer half marathon which started off from Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout Enugu and ended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium along Ogui Road, Enugu.[2]. The event saw over 1,320 local and International runners from Kenya, Ethiopia and Cameroun.[3]
2019[edit]
The 2019 coal city marathon is scheduled to take place in November according to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Tentative 2019 Programme [4] and has been listed as one of the five upcoming races every Nigerian should look forward to in 2019 [5]
2018[edit]
The half marathon which is certified by the AFN (Athletics Federation of Nigeria) had the routes inspected and approved by the officials [6]and saw three Nigerians and three Kenyans emerging as winners. The 2018 winner received 3,500 dollars as prize money while the first and second runners-up received 3,000 and 2,500 dollars respectively.[7]
Winners[edit]
| Year | Position | Male Category | Time | Female Category | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1st |  Gideon Goyeto (NGA) |
01:06:57 |  Nancy Jesang (KEN) |
1.15:57 |
| 2018 | 2nd | Adamu Shehu (NGA) |
1.07:39 | Judith Cherono (KEN) |
1.17:10 |
| 2018 | 3rd | Matthew Gocheke (KEN) |
1.08:56 | Deborah Pam (NGA) |
1:19:32 |
Reasons for the Marathon[edit]
- To put Enugu State on the World Map of Athletics Excellence, Sports Development and Talent Discovery[9]
- Showcase the culture and Tourism prospects of the state to the world.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2018/07/18/enugu-set-to-host-maiden-coal-city-marathon/
- ↑ https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/09/28/all-set-for-coal-city-marathon-in-november/
- ↑ https://theeagleonline.com.ng/1320-athletes-register-for-coal-city-marathon-loc/
- ↑ https://www.makingofchamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Tentative-Programme-of-Activities.pdf
- ↑ http://www.konbini.com/ng/lifestyle/5-upcoming-races-every-nigerian-should-make-plans-for-this-year/
- ↑ https://allafrica.com/stories/201809250084.html
- ↑ https://theeagleonline.com.ng/1320-athletes-register-for-coal-city-marathon-loc/
- ↑ https://theeagleonline.com.ng/goyeto-wins-coal-city-international-half-marathon/
- ↑ http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2018/07/18/enugu-set-to-host-maiden-coal-city-marathon/
- ↑ http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2018/07/18/enugu-set-to-host-maiden-coal-city-marathon/
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