Lagos mainly a collection of islands that are separated from each other by creeks of varying sizes and are connected together by bridges. The smaller sections of some creeks have been dredged and built over. This part of Lagos is the area where most business activities and entertainment events in Lagos takes place. It also houses most of the upscale residential areas in Lagos. The Local Government areas that are considered to be in the Island include Lagos Island, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa (sometimes also regarded as being on the mainland), and Eti-Osa. The major upscale island neighbourhoods within these LGAs include Ikoyi
Lagos City Marathon Lagos City Marathon The Lagos Marathon is a bronze label marathon held annually in :Lagos, Nigeria. The origins of the event trace back to 1983 when the first ever Lagos international marathon took place. The Lagos International Marathon is organized by the Athletic Federation of Nigeria and was preceded by several recurring half marathons held in the city where athletes like John Cheruiyot Korir, Paul Malakwen Kosgei and Dieudonné Disi emerged as winners. The Marathon course which spans a distance of about 42km, starts at National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, (where previous half marathons initially finished), continues along the Third Mainland