10,000 Runners Expected for 2026 Port Harcourt International Marathon

Port Harcourt is preparing to host the International Marathon on November 14, 2026, an event expected to draw over 10,000 runners and officials from across Africa. Organizers aim to solidify the city's status as a hub for sports, tourism, and economic engagement, showcasing its rich potential to the global community.

Goodluck Azunwena, convener of 'Port Harcourt To The World,' described the marathon as a landmark initiative designed to transcend athletics. He emphasized its function as a catalyst for unity, youth empowerment, tourism promotion, and economic development within the state capital.

Azunwena revealed that 'Port Harcourt To The World' has dedicated the past decade to quietly supporting projects that celebrate the city's resilience, creativity, culture, and enterprise. He stated that while their social media presence was minimal, their work continued behind the scenes, contributing to many moments that have enhanced Port Harcourt's image.

The organization measures success by its impact rather than public recognition, driven by a vision to build a city that inspires pride and earns global admiration. The upcoming marathon is positioned as a world-class sporting event intended to place Port Harcourt on the international sporting map, stimulate local businesses, and attract visitors from Nigeria and beyond.

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While our voice on social media grew quiet, our work never stopped. Behind the scenes, we have collaborated, supported, advised and championed initiatives that celebrate the resilience, creativity, culture, enterprise and limitless potential of Port Harcourt. Many of the moments that have made our city shine over the past decade have carried our fingerprints, even when our name was not in the spotlight.