Athletics events in Nigeria
Find athletics events in Nigeria. Compare 3 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Athletic Heat — 10th Year Anniversery Pre-National Sport Festival Competition, 23rd National Sports Festival and Commodore Grand Prix.
31 listed events · 3 with upcoming dates
Upcoming athletics events
3 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Athletic Heat — 10th Year Anniversery Pre-National Sport Festival Competition
NGRYabatech Sport Complex, Lagos
Athletic Heat — 10th Year Anniversery Pre-National Sport Festival Competition at Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (NGR).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →23rd National Sports Festival
NGRNnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
23rd National Sports Festival — Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, Nigeria. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Commodore Grand Prix
NGRWarri City Stadium, Warri
Commodore Grand Prix at Warri City Stadium, Warri (NGR).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
2nd Niger Delta Games - Benin
NGRSamuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
2nd Niger Delta Games - Benin at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City (NGR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →AFN Golden League Final
NGRGodswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
AFN Golden League Final at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo (NGR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →African Championships
NGRAsaba
African Championships
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →African Championships
NGRAsaba
African Championships
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →African U18 Championships
NGRMKO Abiola International Stadium Stadium, Abeokuta
African U18 Championships at MKO Abiola International Stadium Stadium, Abeokuta (NGR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →African U20 Championships
NGRMKO Abiola International Stadium Stadium, Abeokuta
African U20 Championships at MKO Abiola International Stadium Stadium, Abeokuta (NGR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Nigeria
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu (1), Warri City Stadium, Warri (1), Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about athletics events in Nigeria
Which athletics events are coming up in Nigeria?
Athletic Heat — 10th Year Anniversery Pre-National Sport Festival Competition is listed for 7 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). 23rd National Sports Festival is listed for 4 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). Commodore Grand Prix is listed for 17 April 2027 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for Nigeria?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.