Manila Marathon
The Lowdown
The Manila Marathon is the Philippines' premier road marathon and the flagship event of the country's running calendar, organized by RunRio Inc. in partnership with SM Supermalls. Held every June 12–13 over Philippine Independence Day weekend, the 2026 edition made history as the first major Philippine marathon to route runners along EDSA (Epifanio de los Santos Avenue), Metro Manila's iconic north–south highway, running from SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City north to SM North EDSA in Quezon City — a course traversing the heart of the metropolis past major commercial and transit hubs. The full marathon starts at 11 PM on June 12 (finishing in the early hours of June 13) to beat the tropical heat. The event draws approximately 25,000 participants across all distances. Times are AIMS-certified and valid for Boston Marathon qualification. The race is sanctioned by the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and World Athletics.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Boston Qualifier
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SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City (start)
EDSA (Epifanio de los Santos Avenue) — Metro Manila's main north–south highway
SM North EDSA, Quezon City (northern turnaround)
SM Mall of Asia (finish)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
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Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for 42KM and 21KM
- Minimum age 16 for 10KM
- Minimum age 13 for 5KM (children under 12 may join with parent/guardian)
- Minors under 18 require parental/guardian consent and signed entry form
Required Documents
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Confirmation email for race kit collection
Entry Methods
- Online registration via register.manilamarathon.ph
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.
AIMS-certified course; finish times are valid for Boston Marathon qualification.
Sanctioned by PATAFA (Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association) and World Athletics.
2026 was the first edition run along EDSA — a historic first for Philippine road racing.
Night start for the full marathon (11 PM) to mitigate tropical heat.
Participants in 42KM and 21KM receive finisher shirt in addition to finisher medal, singlet, towel, and loot bag.
Baggage counters, changing tents, and portable restrooms provided at the Race Village and along the route.
Part of the Philippine Marathon Majors series.
The Manila Marathon was revitalized in 2024 under RunRio leadership after years of fragmented organizing; the current series began in 2024.
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