A 5km walk through the heart of Ikoyi, honouring 100 years of tradition, uniting generations of Kingsmen, and warmly welcoming families, friends, and associates to celebrate and build the future of our esteemed boys-only alma mater.
King's College Old Boys' Association
1981/86 Set Reunion
Registration closes 15 May 2026
Secure Your Spot
Two ways to be part of the 2026 Legacy Edition
Whether you're lacing up to walk or stepping up to serve, there’s a place for every Kingsman — and families, friends, and associates are warmly welcome to join us on 23 May 2026.
Kingsman Standard: ₦15,000 · T-shirt + finisher's medal
Family Package: ₦25,000 · Kingsman + sons, family, friends, and associates
Corporate Set: Contact us for details · Branded group + company sponsorship
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Volunteer Registration
Volunteer With Us
7am – 2pm · Event Day Only
Route Marshal
Hydration Station Crew
Medical Support Assistant
Registration Desk
Social Media & Photography
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Secure registration · Confirmation via WhatsApp & Email · Deadline: 15 May 2026
The Experience
Choose Your Path
Two themed routes. One shared purpose.
Pick the journey that speaks to your King's College story. Both routes start at King's College, Lagos (Victoria Island Annex) at 8:00am and finish at King's College, Lagos (Main Campus) on the iconic 5km Ikoyi Circuit. Families, friends and associates of Kingsmen are warmly welcome to join.
House Pride Route
Each mile is owned by a House: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow. Compete for the KCOBA Legacy Shield while walking the streets that shaped you. Ideal for Old Boys, with families, friends and associates warmly welcome to join and share in the spirit.
Era & Legacy Route
Journey through time with decade-specific stations, from 1960s Highlife to modern Afrobeat. Connect with Old Boys across generations, while families, friends and associates are warmly welcome to experience how Nigeria's most esteemed all-boys secondary school has evolved through the years.
House-Rooted Path
Mile by Mile: The House Pride Route
Four miles. Four Houses. One legendary circuit through the heart of Ikoyi.
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Mile 1: Harman's Hedge
Green House · The Quiet Start Leafy, tree-lined streets with historical trivia boards celebrating King's College's founding years and the legacy of Nigeria's most esteemed all-boys secondary school. Families, friends, and associates of Kingsmen are warmly welcome to join this distinguished start.
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Mile 2: Hyde-Johnson Junction
Red House · The Energy Surge High-energy drum stations and live music to power you through the midpoint. Feel the Red House spirit among Kingsmen, with families, friends, and associates warmly welcome to join.
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Mile 3: Pane's Portal
Blue House · The Cool-Down Misting fans and hydration stations, a welcome relief from Lagos humidity at the halfway mark for Kingsmen. Families, friends, and associates are warmly welcome to join this refreshing stretch.
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Mile 4: McKee-Wright Mile
Yellow House · The Home Stretch Brass bands, cheering crowds, and the finish line in sight. Yellow House brings the Old Boys home, while families, friends, and associates are warmly welcome to join the celebration.
Era & Legacy Path
Walk Through Time
From Highlife to Afrobeat: each station on this route tells the story of how King's College, Lagos, Nigeria's most esteemed and iconic boys-only secondary school, has grown with its Kingsmen through the ages. Families, friends and associates of Kingsmen are warmly welcome to join this celebrated journey.
The Golden Era
Pre-1980s: Highlife music fills the air as Old Boys' photo archives line the route. Hear stories from our founding fathers and the Kingsmen who built King's College's reputation. Families, friends and associates are warmly welcome to share in the experience.
The Classic Era
1980s–1990s: Celebrate the golden age of King's College sport. Era-defining music, legendary achievements, and the Old Boys who put KC on the national map. Families, friends and associates are warmly welcome to join the celebration.
The Millennium Era
2000s–2010s: Digital check-in stations, contemporary Nigerian music, and a nod to the tech-forward generation of Kingsmen who carried KC into the modern era. Families, friends and associates are warmly welcome to participate.
The New Era
2020s+: Afrobeat zones, TikTok moments, and live connections between current students and Old Boys. The future of King's College, Lagos starts here, and families, friends and associates are warmly welcome to join the journey.
Route Details
The Classic Ikoyi Circuit
A 5km loop through the heart of Ikoyi, the same streets generations of Kingsmen from Nigeria's most esteemed all-boys secondary school have conquered since 1920. Families, friends, and associates of Kingsmen are warmly welcome to join this prestigious walk.
Traffic Management — LASTMA officers and Police provide a rolling escort throughout
Medical Support — Two ambulances on standby; mop-up bus available for those who need assistance
Hydration Stations — Water points every 1.5km along the route
Live Updates — Real-time communications via WhatsApp broadcast group
Fundraising
Walk for Your House. Build a Legacy.
Register under your House and compete for the KCOBA Legacy Shield, while every step you take funds vital school projects for Nigeria’s most esteemed and iconic all-boys secondary school. Old Boys, families, friends, and associates of Kingsmen are warmly welcome to join this noble cause.
Harman's House
Green
The Quiet Achievers
Hyde Johnson's House
Red
The Energy Makers
Panes House
Blue
The Cool Heads
McKee Wright House
Yellow
The Home Stretch Heroes
What Your Registration Funds
🔬 Science Laboratory Renovation
🏏 Cricket Pavilion Restoration
🏃 Sports Infrastructure Upgrades
📚 Old Boys Scholarship Fund
Full Impact Report published after the event. Every naira accounted for.
Event Timeline
From Planning to Finish Line
Four months of preparation. One unforgettable day for Kingsmen, with family, friends, and associates warmly welcome.
Foundation
February 2026
Committee formed, KCOBA endorsement secured, route finalised, brand identity launched, website live, permits filed for Nigeria's most esteemed boys-only secondary school, with family, friends, and associates of Kingsmen warmly welcome to support the journey.
Partnerships
March 2026
Sponsorship drive across FMCG, Health, Insurance, and Banking sectors, powered by the King's College Old Boys network, with family, friends, and associates warmly welcome to join and champion the cause.
Activation
April 2026
Merchandise in production. The Kingsmen Nostalgia Campaign launches. Registration opens to Kingsmen, with family, friends, and associates warmly welcome to participate alongside the Old Boys.
Walk Day
23 May 2026
The Ikoyi Walk starts at King's College, Lagos (Victoria Island Annex) at 8:00am and finishes at King's College, Lagos (Main Campus), followed by a post-event Town Hall breakfast for Kingsmen celebration and feedback, with family, friends, and associates warmly welcome to walk in support.
Our Legacy
More Than a Walk. A Tradition.
This isn't just an event, it is the foundation of an annual tradition that will outlast all of us.
KCOBA 1981/86 Set
Your Footprint Lasts Forever
Every finisher earns a permanent place in the King's College Digital Hall of Fame, a living record of every Kingsman from Nigeria's most esteemed and iconic all-boys secondary school who walked for the future.
After the event, a full Impact Report will be published showing exactly how funds were used, from the Science Lab renovation to the Cricket Pavilion restoration.
Annual event · Growing every year · Open to Kingsmen, families, friends, and associates
Join Us on the Journey
Where every step honours our past and builds our future
Multi-Generational Kingsmen Unity
Wellness & Old Boys Community
Legacy Investment
The Ikoyi Walk: 2026 Legacy Edition invites every Kingsman to walk the path that shaped us at Nigeria's most esteemed and iconic boys-only secondary school. Families, friends, and associates of Kingsmen are warmly welcome to join in this celebration as we honour the all-boys tradition whilst creating new memories and securing the future of our beloved alma mater.lished site