Choosing between Chengdu Marathon and Lagos City Marathon? This page puts the essentials side by side — next race date, elevation, typical weather, field size, and entry difficulty — with a short overview of each course below.
The headline differences between both races. Follow each marathon link for the full route map, elevation chart, and entry details.
| Detail | Chengdu Marathon | Lagos City Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Next race | Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:30 am | Saturday, 13 February 2027 at 6:30 am |
| Elevation | Very flat - approx. 499m above sea level. ↑ 50 m · ↓ 50 m · net 0 m | Very flat - approx. 11m above sea level. ↑ 50 m · ↓ 50 m · net 0 m |
| Typical weather | Mild and humid autumn | Hot and humid winter |
| Typical participants | Approximately 35k finishers | Approximately 30k finishers |
| Entry difficulty | Competitive | Easy |
The Chengdu Marathon draws approximately 35k runners each autumn through Sichuan's relaxed capital, famous for pandas, hot pot, and teahouse culture. The course passes Tianfu Square, the Jinjiang River, and the Anshun Bridge with views toward the Qionglai mountains on clear days. October race weather in the Sichuan Basin is mild and overcast — ideal for a flat, fast urban loop.
The Lagos City Marathon is West Africa's largest marathon, drawing approximately 30k starters each February through Nigeria's commercial capital. The out-and-back course links the National Theatre, Victoria Island, and the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge with views across Lagos Lagoon. February's dry-season heat and flat terrain make it a bold early-year challenge in one of Africa's most energetic cities.
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