- Edwin Kibet won the men’s title in a time of 2:14.19.
- Kenyans registered a clean podium sweep in the men’s category.
- Peris Jerono of Kenya finished third in the women’s category.
Kenyans had an impressive outing in the 2025 Lagos City Marathon which saw them register podium positions in the men’s and women’s categories.
In the men’s category, Edwin Kibet, braved the unfavorable weather conditions to lead his fellow Kenyans to a clean podium sweep.
The experienced runner executed his race well and went on to cross the finishing line in a time of 2:14.19.
Kibet’s performance was an outstanding one since he arrived in Nigeria on Friday, 6 PM and had very little time to rest.
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The talented runner, who also triumphed in the 2023 edition of the race and secured a third-place position in 2024, was followed by Nehemiah Kipyegon and Bernard Cheruiyot.
Kipyegon opened a considerable gap between himself and Cheruiyot with less than two kilometers remaining and went on to finish the race in 2:16.37 while the latter managed a time of 2:17.17.
Ethiopia’s Guta Meseret Hirpa escapes with the women’s title
The story was slightly different in the women’s category where Kenyans were shown dust by their East African counterparts.
The title went to Guta Meseret Hirpa, who cut the tap in a slow time of 2:37.04, ahead of her compatriot Alemenesh Herpha.
Herpha crossed the finishing line in 2:38.01 to narrowly beat Kenya’s Peris Jerono, who also stopped the stop watch at 2:38.01.
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Mouthwatering prize money
The winners of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos Marathon in both categories were awarded $50,000 while those who finished second and third pocketed $20,000 and $15,000 respectively.
Therefore, the total amount that Kenyans who finished inside the top three positions won in this year’s category is $50,000 + $20,000 + $15,000 + $15,000 which in total is ($100,000).
The $105,000 when converted to Kenyan Shillings becomes Ksh 12, 914,973 as per the current exchange rate.
However, the prize money that each athlete bagged is expected to be subjected to the usual tax procedure among other deductions such as agent fees.
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is one of the most prestigious long distance events in the African continent.
The marathon where Kenyans, particularly men, have dominated in recent years was awarded a gold label status by the World Athletics in 2023.
Top 3 male finishers in the 2025 Lagos City Marathon
- Edwin Kibet: 2:14.19 (Kenya)
- Nehemiah Kipyegon: 2:16.37 (Kenya)
- Bernard Cheruiyot: 2:17.17 (Kenya)
Top 3 female finishers in the 2025 Lagos City Marathon
- Guta Meseret: 2:37.04 (Ethiopia)
- Alemenesh Herpha: 2:38.01 (Ethiopia)
- Peris Jerono: 2:38.01