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Cebu Marathon 2027

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Cebu Marathon 2027 race photo
Cebu Marathon 2027 race photo
Cebu City
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Herbertkikoy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 96 days
Jan 10, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Cebu City · 42.195km · 21.0975km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
₱2,999Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSat, August 15, 2026 ~ Sun, November 15, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Cebu Marathon 2027 race photo
Herbertkikoy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cebu Marathon 2027 race photo
Cebu Marathon 2027 race photo
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Cebu Marathon 2027 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The Cebu Marathon starts at SM Seaside City in Cebu City, Philippines, on January 10, 2027.

It is AIMS-certified full marathon and offers half marathon, 10km, and 5km races.

Course includes a section crossing the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) and running over the sea,

while cheering squads line course during Sinulog, Cebu’s biggest festival.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Cebu Marathon 2027 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Jinoe GavanRan in 2010 · Finish time 6:08
“Six hours and eight minutes.”

In the runner's first full marathon, knee pain developed from 15 km and thigh cramps from 30 km, so the runner walked much of the second half but finished in 6:08.

Read the original on Takbo.ph
Jaymie PizarroRan in 2010 · Finish time 2:01:25
“I felt so fortunate to be part of the race.”

Jaymie Pizarro walked the climb at 19 km in the half marathon at the 2010 Cebu Marathon, then ran again thanks to volunteers and spectators. She set a personal best of 2 hours 1 minute 25 seconds and placed 13th among women.

Read the original on The Bull Runner

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

CEBU MARATHON 2026 (21 Km) | SM Seaside Grounds, Cebu City (January 11, 2026)

Cieb Media

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Cebu Marathon 2027 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost ₱2,999

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Cebu Marathon 2027 course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 00:00
Time limit42K 8 hours
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42K 8 hours · 21K 4 hours · 10K 2 hours · 5K 1 hour

EventStart
Marathon42.195km00:00
Half21.0975km03:00
10K10km04:30
5K5km05:30
START

SM Seaside City

Start · Google Maps
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The Cebu Marathon is one of the Southeast Asian races most popular with Korean runners.

Held in January, it offers very different conditions for runners training through the Korean winter, with Cebu’s average temperature around 26°C.

The symbol of course is the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX).

The course includes an 8.9km section crossing the sea on the cable-stayed bridge, as well as the Cebu tunnel.

For the 2027 race, the organizers have changed to DJT Events and the Cebu City Sports Commission, with 2,000 people registering on the first day alone.

As the race takes place during the Sinulog festival, the entire city is in a festive mood before and after race day.

AIMS Certified
Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Typical race-season temperature: around 26°C (78°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Pacers

Marathon · Half

Medical support

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Water stations

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Finisher medal

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Event T-shirt

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Finisher T-shirt

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Where and when to collect your Cebu Marathon 2027 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

About 40 minutes by car from Mactan–Cebu International Airport to SM Seaside City. Cebu has no railway, so use taxis or Grab to get around.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Heat is the biggest variable.

Even in January, daytime temperatures can reach 30°C, with high humidity.

Adjust your usual race target for the heat and humidity.

It is safer to set your target pace 20–30 seconds slower per kilometer.

The start is in the early hours before dawn.

Staying near SM Seaside City the night before eliminates the travel burden.

The drive from the airport to the venue takes 40 minutes, so it is best to avoid traveling on race morning.

Plan your hydration for the hot, humid conditions.

High humidity leads to significant sweat loss, so drink before you feel thirsty.

Because the race takes place during the Sinulog festival, flights and accommodation fill up faster than usual.

It is safer to book flights before registration closes on November 15.

Times are local to Cebu City. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Cebu Marathon 2027 start line in Cebu City

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Cebu City with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Cebu City.

Total cost and budget for Cebu Marathon 2027

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Cebu Marathon 2027

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Cebu City runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Cebu Marathon 2027

FAQ
When does Cebu Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 10, 2027 in Cebu City, Philippines.

How much is the Cebu Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs ₱2,999.

What is the time limit for Cebu Marathon 2027?

42K 8 hours · 21K 4 hours · 10K 2 hours · 5K 1 hour.

What distances does Cebu Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Cebu Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 00:00.

Where does Cebu Marathon 2027 start?

SM Seaside City.

When does registration for Cebu Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 15, 2026 to Sun, November 15, 2026.

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