For six years, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has dazzled Lagosians and the rest of the world with an incredible race full of pomp and colors. Often described as one of the biggest marathons in Africa, this event hosts over 100,000 runners in the city of Lagos yearly. However due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will only be hosting only 300 participants for the 2021 event. However, a Virtual 10KM Race have been introduced for participants who won’t be able to participate in the physical event.
Runners from across the world can register and participate in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Virtual 10KM Race.
HOW IT WORKS
It is a Virtual Race – you can join from anywhere in the world. You can sign up on Finerge, once you have signed up, you will receive an email confirmation within a few minutes.
At the day of the race, you will track your run with Finerge which uses GPS tracking to calculate your run. Ensure you have the App on throughout your run. You can also take a picture while running to share on your feed and on social media with your friends.
APP LINK
GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finerge.app.android
APPSTORE: https://apps.apple.com/app/finerge/id1557237358
DATE AND DURATION
3 days
Time: Anytime
(9th April 2021- 11th April 2021)
DISTANCE
10km Race
RULES
FAQ – HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE ACCESS BANK LAGOS CITY MARATHON VIRTUAL RACE?
Download the app, sign up or login if you have signed up previously. Once you login, you will see the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2021 Virtual 10KM Race. Registration is strictly on the Finerge App.
HOW DO I ACTIVATE GPS TRACKING ON RACE DAY?
Just go to the event and start event when you want to run. Please ensure that location/GPS is turned on your phone.
HOW DO I TAKE PICTURES WHILE RUNNING?
Click on the camera icon that comes up while the race is ongoing. Take a picture and click “upload”
HOW DO I GENERATE MY E-CERTIFICATE?
The E-certificate will be automatically sent to your email once you complete the Virtual Race.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO WITH THE FINERGE APP?
The Finerge is also a fitness app. You can run practice races, cycle, do Yoga training and also make use of the weight management plan all on the application.