The Calabar Marathon™ is a multi-impact sport-for-youth-development initiative annually organized by the Calabar Marathon & CR Foundation® in collaboration with the Cross River State Tourism Bureau. The event leverages on mass participation, while promoting civic engagement, health, tourism, and community empowerment.
Meet our proud sponsors for the Calabar Marathon 2026:
Zenith Bank
MTN Nigeria
NNPC -NEPL
Hit FM Radio
HIGHLIGHTS
21.1KM Half Marathon
21.1 km Half Marathon for professional athletes.
10km Fun Run
10km Fun run (non-professional fun enthusiasts)
5km fitness walk
5km health, fitness & charity walk (for NGOs and Corporate brands)
“As a state, sports (sports tourism) is very important to us. We need to open our doors to mutually beneficial private sector partnerships to take our sports sector forward…”
H.E. Prince B. E. Otu (Sen) The Executive Governor, Cross River State
About the calabar marathontm
It’s more than a race. It’s a movement. Every mile… through the distance… a story unfolds…Calabar Marathon™..
A platform where dreams are chased and pursued with communities uniting in support. Where your brand can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with resilience, passion and endurance.
We are pleased to welcome prospective athletes and partners to the 4th Edition of the Calabar Marathon™.
The 2026 Edition runs with the theme: ‘Run for Conscience against Poverty’. Our partnership with nominated Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) will promote youth empowerment, wellness, and conscience-driven action against poverty throughout the period 2026-2027.
