Overall Rating
Overall Rating (6 Reviews)
4.3
(6 Ratings)  (6 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
3.5
SCENERY
4
PRODUCTION
4
SWAG
4.2
In 2018, the Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon was founded with the hope of building an event for the entire ancient city of Ile-Ife. For the past 4 years, runners, volunteers, spectators and community members have shown up on the streets of Ile-Ife to support one another and to turn an individual … MORE
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Recent reviews

    AngelMichael REPEAT RUNNER '18

    The best Marathon I've ever ran. Everything you would expect a marathon to be. The race was properly planned and it made alot of difference for the runners. The marshalls, … MORE

    The best Marathon I’ve ever ran.
    Everything you would expect a marathon to be. The race was properly planned and it made alot of difference for the runners. The marshalls, the medical personnel, the water stations, the celebration at the end of the race took the icing on the cake. Awesome Experience.

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    5

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    saheedadetoro FIRST-TIMER '18

    The race course was very challenging with series of rolling hills. But in the end I finish the race. Having ran more than 10 marathons this is still my favourite … MORE

    The race course was very challenging with series of rolling hills. But in the end I finish the race.
    Having ran more than 10 marathons this is still my favourite so far with all hope that 2019 edition will better this.talk about the water stations. Security to the medal all superb.

    DIFFICULTY
    3
    PRODUCTION
    3
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    4

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    Jasper_Keizer REPEAT RUNNER '18

    It is a special marathon, from point to point. The first edition had the finish within the walls of a palace, where the Ooni sat, waiting for the runners to … MORE

    It is a special marathon, from point to point. The first edition had the finish within the walls of a palace, where the Ooni sat, waiting for the runners to finish.

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    3
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    3
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    Dayo_Akinbode Aug 09, 2018 at 6:12am

    Thank you for your candid review

    Thank you for your candid review

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    lovingrose2k FIRST-TIMER '18

    Aid stations were sufficient at every 2.5k distance and the medal was historic with a Yoruba icon. The race course was daunting yet enjoyable(killer rolling hills). In subsequent races, the … MORE

    Aid stations were sufficient at every 2.5k distance and the medal was historic with a Yoruba icon. The race course was daunting yet enjoyable(killer rolling hills).
    In subsequent races, the start point should be well lit.
    I have gotten friends inspired to take part in the next edition with me.

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    4
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    Dayo_Akinbode Aug 09, 2018 at 6:14am

    And the team has plans to light up the Start Area in subsequent editions

    And the team has plans to light up the Start Area in subsequent editions

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    Dayo_Akinbode Aug 09, 2018 at 6:13am

    The IHM Team is glad you had an enjoyable time and look forward to you and your friend running in the next edition

    The IHM Team is glad you had an enjoyable time and look forward to you and your friend running in the next edition

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    rudoh81885 FIRST-TIMER '18

    Well organised by an international marathon runner and had local and international runners. Sufficient water stations with fruits, water, sponges and Lucozade Sport. This was great. MORE

    Well organised by an international marathon runner and had local and international runners.

    Sufficient water stations with fruits, water, sponges and Lucozade Sport. This was great.

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    4

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    Dayo_Akinbode Aug 09, 2018 at 6:15am

    Thank you for your review. The team strives to make running pleasurable for participants, volunteers and spectators

    Thank you for your review. The team strives to make running pleasurable for participants, volunteers and spectators

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    Christoff FIRST-TIMER '18

    A race organized by runners for runners. The trip with Dayoo's team was very impressive. It is much more than a marathon, because the framework is a cultural program to … MORE

    A race organized by runners for runners. The trip with Dayoo’s team was very impressive. It is much more than a marathon, because the framework is a cultural program to the roots of the Yoruba. I am very proud that this marathon will again be part of the African Marathon Challenge in 2019: http://www.marathon.africa

    DIFFICULTY
    2
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    5
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    Dayo_Akinbode Aug 09, 2018 at 6:15am

    Thank you for the feedback

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