Ask Damilola why he runs, and he won’t just talk about finish times or medals. He’ll tell you about the people, the shared discipline, and the unspoken drive to show up, chasing something bigger than yourself. That’s what the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon gave him first: a community. Over time, it shaped something deeper, a lesson in preparation that transformed how he trains, with intention and respect for the distance. Now, that journey comes full circle, shaped by discipline, consistency, and the decision to keep showing up long after the lesson was learned. Because when the moment calls, you don’t just answer, you prepare. What keeps you going? #ABLCM2026 #AccessBank #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

“Why are you doing this?” “Isn’t that too much?” Every marathoner has heard some version of those questions. For Samuel Francis, preparing for the #ABLCM26 meant confronting more than just distance. Having been humbled by a 20KM training run, somewhere in that tension, he still chose discipline over comfort and belief over noise. And that’s what we witnessed on the road this year. Not just runners chasing a finish line, people choosing growth even when it felt inconvenient, uncomfortable, or uncertain. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Starting strong is a sign of passion, but finishing strong is a sign of strategy. Eight years ago, Ego stood at the start line with nothing but adrenaline and a dream. Today, she’s a different kind of runner. She has learned that it’s not about how fast you start, it’s about how well you keep going. Now she runs with patience, control, and the understanding that every step counts; slow and steady, all the way to the finish line. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Often times, we get used to being stationary, stuck in the digital grind where everything is predictable. But there’s no growth in staying still. For Uche, the marathon was about pushing past the point where stopping would have been simpler. In those moments of total exhaustion, the music became the fuel, an empowering force that made the impossible feel like a beat he could follow. Somewhere between the fatigue and the finish, something shifted. This is what it looks like to outrun your comfort zone. #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #ABLCM2026 #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

One of the best parts of race day isn’t just the distance. It’s the people you share it with. Together, we run for more. Share your favourite group shot and use #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

The streets of Lagos were alive with energy as runners took over, turning every step into a story of strength and determination. Swipe to see the legends who turned Lagos into their personal gym. Respect to everyone who showed up and made every kilometre count. If you could sum up your race in one emoji, what would it be? #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Race day may have passed, but the feeling hasn’t. Over the years, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has grown into a movement rooted in community and commitment. This year, it fell on Valentine’s Day, and while there were countless other ways to celebrate, thousands chose the road instead. That choice says everything. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Not every finish line changes you, but the journey can. Real impact happens when you choose growth while you run. Chris Olobo, CEO of Dhamana Guaranty Company, isn’t driven by medals. It’s who the race shapes him into and how he keeps improving. He ran 42 kilometres, one for every million of the $42 million deal he had just closed, and set a personal target of 4 hours and 42 minutes; a target he went on to achieve. Each step carried the weight of the work, the decisions, and the people behind it. For him, running is not just sport. It is self-improvement in motion. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

A major accident just 48 hours before race day wasn’t enough to keep Daniel away. For him, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was a non-negotiable date with his own dreams. He pushed through the toughest of circumstances to complete his third 42KM cycle, proving that his spirit is sturdier than any obstacle. When the goal is this big, you don’t let anything stand in your way. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Running opens us up to endless possibilities. Here, Adjahro David Obaro, also known as World Wrapper Man, pushes beyond the stereotypes around running and proves you do not have to look or dress a certain way to show up. A runpreneur of over 41 years and a Guinness World Record holder, he has turned his passion into purpose. At the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, he runs in partnership with the Helpgate Foundation to fight hunger and support vulnerable communities, reminding us that every stride can spark real change. The race is open to everyone in their authentic form. What barriers are you facing, and could running be the key to breaking them? #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Lagos stood still, but you kept moving. We watched thousands of you take to the road this Valentine’s Day, each carrying a different reason in your heart. To every runner who took a new step toward a fresh goal at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, thank you for letting us be part of your journey. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

From the city of Lagos to a hero’s welcome back home. 🇰🇪🏆 After clinching victory at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2026, Ezra Kipchumba Kering reflects on the discipline, preparation, and mental strength that powered his 2:11:55 finish. His journey is a reminder that excellence is built long before race day through consistency, sacrifice, and self belief. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore

Nobody stands at a 10KM starting line by accident. There is always a moment before it, a decision, a conversation, a challenge, or a promise you made to yourself. At the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, we saw people show up not just to run, but to honour something personal, and although the distance was the same for everyone, the meaning behind each stride was deeply individual. So, what was your reason for running? #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Running a marathon is one of those things people admire from a distance. Many dream of it. Fewer dare to start. And only the relentless ever finish. On the streets of Lagos at #ABLCM2026, we witnessed the full spectrum of the human spirit. Every person on that road was fighting a battle no one else could see. If you conquered the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon this year, stand tall and drop an “I DID IT 🔥” in the comments. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Running means different things to different people. For some, it’s fitness. For others, it’s freedom. For Daniel Somade, it became proof that the limits we fear are often the ones we’re meant to confront. Watching Daniel’s journey, you see a man who once believed 42km was physically impossible find the resilience to keep going when his body wanted to stop. He learned that whether it’s in his career, or on the road, an obstacle isn't a dead end; it's just a reason to keep going until you reach the finish. What kept you moving when it got hard? #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Wondering what it’s like to run a marathon in #Lagos? This gives you a feel. Thank you @myaccessbank for organising. Logged 42 km in 4 hours 4 mins at #ABLCM2026. Next month, we’ll conquer another marathon! #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

They were selling the medals? 😂😂 What a country 🤧🤧🤧 #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

10km ✅ @Aquafina #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

Took weeks of training. The energy was different today. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon

11 years of running, and today we wrote one of our best chapters yet. Thank you to the thousands who brought energy to the streets of Lagos. You are the heartbeat of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. #ABLCM2026 #RunForMore #NewStepsFreshGoals #AccessBankLagosCityMarathon