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 …
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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 sport into a collective experience.
We hope to once again line 42.195km of our streets for the Fifth Edition this February. The health and safety of everyone participating in and supporting the event remain our highest priority. In response to the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the event organizers have had to reluctantly announce the decision to scale back the 2022 Edition of the Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon to virtual events and in-person participation for a few runners.
On a personal note to the runners who have kept our race going for the past four years, we want to thank you for all the kilometres, for your loyalty and for your spirit. The Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon has always been your race and with your continued commitment to the sport, we will continue to be of service to our worldwide community.
The world is emerging from running in an unfamiliar marathon environment, with an uncertain finish line, and every runner knows that patience, resilience and determination are required to keep going. We are finally returning to the streets of Ile-Ife with COVID 19 precautions fully in place. There will be facemasks at the start and finish area, there will be no spectators and the aid stations will be self serving. Irrespective of these changes, being back on the streets will still be a celebratory moment and an uncompromising statement about the collective spirit of who we are as a running community. We are powerful, we are persistent and we will reach the finish line.
We will add the additional distances of 10km and 21.1km to our usual 42.195km in the Fifth Edition. We announce with great pleasure that we will once again be able to run an official 42.195km from Obafemi Awolowo University Campus to the Ooni’s Palace.
10% of entry fees will be donated to the Osun State Branch of the Nigerian RedCross Society and 10% of entry fees will be donated to local schools.
The RedCross Society in its national and international capacity prevents and alleviates human suffering. While we believe education is critical for our collective future success.
Join the Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon team to support the Osun Branch of the Nigerian RedCross by signing up to run with us.
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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.
what a race
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.
Enjoyed running the first IHM-Marathon
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.
Fantastic
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.
Fun race in a historical city
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.
Congratulations
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