Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories.
The annual marathon event – which was held for the first time in 2025 – drew athletes and spectators across Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
The Sahara Reporters publisher and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, made a surprise appearance at the marathon, taking part in the 10-kilometre men’s category.
The 10-kilometre and 42-kilometre races commenced from the Mgbemena Area of Enugu and ended at the Michael Okpara Square in the Independence Layout Area of the state.
In the men’s 42-kilometre category, Kenya’s Edwin Kipyogo emerged winner after completing the race within two hours, 23 minutes and 38 seconds.
