Aquafina, Pinnacle Oil & Gas, African Pits and Quarries, Power Oil, Afia TV, Enugu Air Join 2026 Enugu City Int’l Marathon as Official Partners

Nilayo Sports Management Limited has announced Aquafina Premium Drinking Water, Pinnacle Oil & Gas, African Pits and Quarries (APQ), Power Oil, Afia TV and Radio, and Enugu Air as official partners for the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, strengthening the corporate backing for the international road race.

The partnerships bring together leading brands across hydration, energy, infrastructure, health and wellness, media and aviation as Enugu prepares to welcome elite athletes, recreational runners, officials, spectators and sports tourists for the marathon.

Aquafina Premium Drinking Water, a brand of Seven-Up Bottling Company, has been named the Official Refreshment Partner and will provide hydration support for participants across the 42-kilometer course.

Strategically positioned hydration stations, finish-line recovery areas and runner support points will help ensure athletes have access to hydration throughout the race.

Nilayo Sports Management Limited said securing a refreshment partner with the capacity and quality to support a major international marathon is an important component of delivering a world-class race experience, with Aquafina’s association with hydration and healthy living complementing the marathon’s emphasis on wellness and endurance.

Pinnacle Oil & Gas joins the event as Official Energy Partner, supporting key event infrastructure, operational logistics and fan zones during the marathon. The partnership also reflects Pinnacle Oil & Gas’ commitment to economic development, youth empowerment and sports development, particularly within South-Eastern Nigeria.

According to Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Pinnacle Oil & Gas brings qualities of reliability, strength and momentum that align with the endurance and determination required of marathon runners, while its support will contribute to the seamless delivery of race-day operations.

African Pits and Quarries (APQ) has also joined as an Official Corporate Partner, bringing its experience in infrastructure and industrial development to the event. APQ’s support will contribute to route preparation, event production and community engagement initiatives surrounding the marathon.

The partnership with APQ further demonstrates the growing corporate support behind efforts to position Enugu as a destination for major sporting events and sports tourism, while leveraging the marathon to promote community development and economic activity.

Power Oil joins the Enugu City International Marathon as a partner with a focus on promoting heart health, wellness and active living. The brand’s involvement will include wellness activations, healthy lifestyle education and engagement with runners, families and spectators during the marathon expo and race-day activities.

Nilayo Sports Management Limited said Power Oil’s participation reinforces the wider purpose of the marathon beyond elite competition by using sport as a platform to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles among Nigerians.

Afia TV and Radio has been unveiled as the Official Media Partner and will provide extensive coverage of activities surrounding the marathon. The partnership will include pre-race programming, athlete interviews, race-day coverage and real-time updates across television and radio.

With its strong presence in South-Eastern Nigeria, Afia TV and Radio will also play an important role in telling the stories of the athletes, showcasing the culture and people of Enugu and taking the excitement of the international marathon to audiences across the region and beyond.

Enugu Air completes the lineup as the Official Airline Partner of the Enugu City International Marathon 2026. The airline partnership will support the travel requirements associated with the event, including the movement of elite athletes, officials, dignitaries and sports tourists travelling to Enugu.

Nilayo Sports Management Limited said the partnership with Enugu Air is particularly significant to the marathon’s international ambitions, providing an important connection between sports and tourism while improving accessibility for visitors coming into the state for the event.

The organisers said the six partnerships demonstrate growing confidence from the private sector in the Enugu City International Marathon and its potential to become a major fixture on Nigeria’s and Africa’s road-running calendar.

With Aquafina supporting hydration, Pinnacle Oil & Gas providing energy support, APQ contributing to infrastructure and community initiatives, Power Oil promoting healthy living, Afia TV and Radio amplifying the event through media coverage, and Enugu Air supporting connectivity, the partnerships bring together critical elements required to deliver a successful international marathon.

Nilayo Sports Management Limited expressed appreciation to all the partners for supporting the vision of building a world-class marathon capable of promoting athletic excellence, healthy living, sports tourism and economic opportunities while showcasing Enugu State to Nigeria, Africa and the international sporting community.

The highly anticipated second edition of the Enugu City International Marathon will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This year’s edition is themed: “Tomorrow Runs Here.”