The most populous city in Africa and a major financial center, Lagos is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. There are two sections of Lagos, separated by the Lagos Lagoon: the original city of Lagos, located on Lagos Island, and the Mainland, where most of the recent westward expansion has occurred. We must say that running in Lagos can be a challenge, between the lack of runnable roads, the heat, and the poor air quality. Many streets lack proper sidewalks, and are traffic-choked and crowded. But there are some good spots, mainly in Ikoyi and Lekki on Lagos Island. On the mainland, some of the best streets for running are located within the private ‘estates’, which are gated/walled residential communities and not generally accessible to visitors.
One of the most popular places to run in Lagos is over the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. There are also some decent streets for running in Ikoyi, including a loop of Banana Island. On Victoria Island, the new housing development of Eko Atlantic has some decent waterfront paths. The area around Freedom Park has some decent running. We also find that some of the best spots for running in Lagos are along the numerous beaches in Lekki, which are fairly wide and have firm sand. On the Mainland, it’s more challenging to find good places to run, unless you have access to some of the private estates.
Note: Lagos weather is very hot year-round and the air quality can be poor. Runners should use caution. For transport, there’s a fast-growing bus rapid transit system.
Source: Wikipedia