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Coal City Marathon
The Coal City Marathon is an annual international event held in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Overview
The Coal City Marathon held on November 24, 2018, was the first ever international half marathon to be held in the entire South-East Zone of Nigeria. A 21 Kilometer half marathon which started off from Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout Enugu and ended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium along Ogui Road, Enugu. . The event saw over 1,320 local and International runners from Kenya, Ethiopia and Cameroun.

Prize
The 2018 winner received 3,500 dollars as prize money, 3,000 and 2,500 for the first and second runners-up respectively as well as other consolation prizes.

Reasons for the Marathon

 * To put Enugu State on the World Map of Athletics Excellence, Sports Development and Talent Discovery
 * Showcase the culture and Tourism prospects of the state to the world.