The 3rd edition of the 2025 Calabar Marathon race has ended in Calabar, Cross River State with Plateau state team winning the 1st through 5th positions.
Imo state team took 6th place while Cross River team finished in 7th and 8th positions.
A 17 year old Gang James Boyi from Plateau State clinched victory in the male category finishing the 24 km race through the 12 km Carnival route twice with an impressive time of 1:04:24 and carting home the star prize of N 1 million.
He was closely followed by fellow Plateau State runner, Francis Musa, who clocked in at 1:04:51 and went home with N500, 000.
Gwom James Giang, from Plateau state who won the 2024 edition of the Calabar marathon came 5th.
In the female category, 28-year-old Agofure Charity from Delta State successfully defended her title, completing the race in 1:19:78 and took home N1 million.
She was trailed by Elizabeth Nuhu, whose time was 1:22:47 as the first runner up with N500,000 while the Cross River-born Godsmind Eteng, emerged second runner up and went home with N300,000.
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Coincidentally, these three female athletes emerged winners in the same order in last year’s edition.
All the winners attributed their success to their dedication to rigorous training, and expressed gratitude for the platforms provided by the Cross River State government.
“Hard work and consistency are essential,” Gang James stated, adding that “this victory is a stepping stone for my future in athletics.”
Prince Ojoi Ekpenyong, Managing Director of the Cross River State Tourism Bureau, that organized the marathon, affirmed the intention to expand the event’s impact in the coming years.
He expressed appreciation to various partners who contributed to the marathon’s success, stating, “Our responsibility is to market the state and showcase the talents we have.”
