Event Details & Categories: 2026 Calabar Marathon™
Theme: Run for Conscience Against Poverty
This theme aligns with the United Nation’s International Day of Conscience (April 5), reinforcing the event’s Corporate Social Responsibility (C.S.R.) and development goals.
⦁ Date: Holy Saturday, 4th April 2026
⦁ Time: 6:00am Millennium Park, Calabar
⦁ Route: Athletes navigate twice through the popular Carnival Calabar Route(2X) and finish at the Marina Leisure Resort
⦁ 21.1 km Half Marathon for professional athletes
⦁ 10km Fun run (non-professional fun enthusiasts)
⦁ 5km health, fitness & charity walk (for NGOs and Corporate brands)
⦁ Cheerleading stunts performance at the starting and finishing points
⦁ Post Event Governor’s Dinner & Marathon Gala Night with H.E. the Governor of Cross River State.
Prize Awards:
N20,000,000.00 (million) budgeted in prizes, recognition awards and goody bags.
2026 Calabar Marathon™ Route
: Governor’s Dinner & Marathon Gala Night:
⦁ A high-level dinner engagement with His Excellency and VIPs where sponsors & their brands are recognized.
⦁ Sponsors align their brands with the event’s theme – using sports to overcome deprivation and community poverty.
⦁ Sponsors and partners get the opportunity to inspire participants with their C.S.R. projects for youths and our communities.
⦁ Race winners issued their prizes/cheques.
