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Bonny Island Marathon

Name: Bonny Island Marathon
Start: 2025-12-20
End: 2025-12-20
Location: Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

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About the Event

Discover where endurance meets vibrant culture at the Bonny Island Marathon, an annual road race transforming Nigeria's premier island into a world-class sports-tourism destination. This unique event invites you to run the #Miles2Gr8ness through scenic island routes, competing for a share of a multi-million Naira prize purse. More than just a race, it's an immersive experience, blending athletic challenge with the rich heritage and stunning landscapes of Bonny. Join a movement that unites runners and communities, creating a powerful legacy of fitness and cultural celebration. Lace up for an unforgettable journey and own your legacy on the vibrant shores of Bonny Island.

Races Offered

10K

Dec 20, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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-276 days remaining

5K

Dec 20, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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-276 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Port Harcourt.

thermostat Temperature

23.9° / 33.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

28.5° / 36.3°

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10h 19m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

6.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

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76.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:31

nightlight Sunset

18:22

About Port Harcourt

Learn more about the host city, Port Harcourt.

Port Harcourt is a gulf city and capital of Rivers State in the Niger Delta area of South South Nigeria and is the centre for the oil industry in the country. English is generally spoken, but Ikwerre of the Ikwerre people is also spoken at the Ikwerre villages, and Pidgin English is widely spoken across all demography, as found in most parts of the country. Port Harcourt was named after Lord Lewis Harcourt, the Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1913.

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Bonny Island Marathon

About the Event

Races Offered

10K

5K

Weather History

About Port Harcourt

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