Abuja Half Marathon Offers $8,000 Prize for Elite Winner

The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is set to occur on November 14, 2026, in Abuja. The race will feature a prize structure that awards $8,000 to the winner of the elite category, with second and third places receiving $6,000 and $5,000 respectively.

Additional prizes will be given to fourth through eighth places, with amounts ranging from $4,000 to $500. In the Nigerian category, the winner will earn ₦2 million, while the runner-up and third-placed finishers will receive ₦1.5 million and ₦1 million respectively.

The fourth to eighth places in this category will receive amounts from ₦500,000 to ₦50,000. The organizers emphasize that the prize structure reflects PremiumTrust Bank’s commitment to promoting athletics and supporting local runners.

The event is expected to draw elite athletes, running clubs, and fitness enthusiasts, providing Nigerian runners a chance to compete against international athletes on home soil. Registration is currently open, and preparations for the event are underway.