No fewer than 200 volunteers have been trained for the second edition of the Enugu City Marathon holding in Enugu on Saturday, August, 29 2026.
The training that held at the Michael Okpara Square was conducted by the Enugu State government in collaboration with Nilayo Sports Management.

The volunteers are expected to play key roles in crowd management, directing participants, providing information and boosting the morale of runners throughout the competition.
It was also designed to equip the volunteers with the requisite etiquette, professionalism and skills needed to effectively support participants and ensure a successful international-standard marathon.

Speaking during the exercise, Mr Ebidowei Oweifie, Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, said the training was further aimed at familiarising the volunteers with the rules guiding the marathon and their responsibilities during the race.

Oweifie described volunteers as a critical component of any successful sporting event, stressing that their conduct and commitment could significantly influence the experience of participants and spectators.
He urged the volunteers to remain enthusiastic throughout the race by cheering and encouraging runners, while also cautioning them against distractions that could undermine their responsibilities.

According to him, the volunteers would be divided into different teams and deployed to strategic locations along the race route, where they would provide guidance, support, and encouragement to participants.
Meanwhile, to ensure free movement of the participants, the state government has announced a general restriction of movement from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m on Saturday.

Managing Director of the Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA), Richard Onaga, said the marathon coincided with the monthly sanitation exercise of the state and would hold within the same hours.
He announced restricted routes during the exercise as Abakaliki Road, Enugu-PH Expressway, Zik Avenue, Agbani Road, Ogui Road, Presidential Road, Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Uwani, New Layout.
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Specifically, he said Nza Street, Mbanefo Street, Edward Nnaji Street, Uduma Street, New Haven, Chief Z.C. Obi Link Road, NTA Road, Mkpokiti Road, Odoeze Street, Mgbeneme Street/CIC Road, Edozie Street, Kenyatta Street, and Anang Road were forbidden throughout the race.
He also urged residents to use the opportunity to clean their surroundings and ensure the neatness of the state.