© Kayode OlopaThe Rise of African Marathons: Lagos, Kigali, Accra and the Continent’s New Must-Run Events
African marathons are drawing more and more runners every year. International visitors and local athletes alike share the same appetite for big miles, racing through landscapes that bring together the sea, mountains and city streets.
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