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Manila Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Manila
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Race date Expected Jun: June 2027
City · Distance: Manila · 42.195km · 21km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: ₱3,400From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date June 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Jun 13, 2026 · Entry fee ₱1,299 · Start 01:00

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D-day as of Nov 15, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The event is held at the MOA Concert Grounds in Pasay, Metro Manila, over the Philippine Independence Day weekend.

It is organised by RUNRIO.

Distances are 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K.

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.

#June Marathon#Manila#ManilaInternationalHalfMarathon#ManilaMarathon#World certified marathon#Full marathon

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 4

hannayees3Ran in 2026 · Finish time 04:56:00

“Overall, it was a good experience, and I would rate it 8 out of 10.”

Finished a first marathon at the 2026 Manila Marathon in 4:56. The flyovers and underpass climbs on the EDSA stretch, plus the heat and smells, were tough, and the watch read about 700 m long. The water stations were mostly fine, though some drinks were lukewarm, and despite the tough course, the runner rated the overall experience 8 out of 10.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Overall experience was great, 8/10.

Read the original on Reddit r/PHRunners

Personal marathon reportRan in 2024

“The marathon just did not start in time.”

The runner took part in the 42K category in Manila in February 2024. They noted that the bib pickup location differed from what the information had stated, and that the early-morning start was delayed by about an hour. Some sections ran alongside traffic, distance markers were scarce, and the aid stations didn't have enough fuel, leaving them hungry late in the race. They also questioned whether the GPS reading matched the official course distance.

Read the original on Personal marathon report

MezzoHotelFinish time 1:55

“I trained for a month for my 21km sub 2 and now for a full mary.”

They reported running 1:55 in the half marathon event at the Manila Marathon. They trained for a month for this race and later considered taking on the full marathon challenge.

Read the original on Reddit

Critical-Growth-1156

After taking part in the 42 km event, they reported that their shoes felt less responsive and that they had muscle soreness from 35 km onward, and mentioned a distance discrepancy on Strava.

Their race in brief

Read the original on Reddit

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.

Finisher vlog
RUNRIO Events, Inc. · Finisher vlog
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 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.

From the 2026 edition

General entry

Online registration begins 3/13/2026, 3 steps (registration, form completion, payment) through Race Roster, non-refundable and non-transferable.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 01:00

Event	Time limit
Marathon42.195km	8h
Manila International Half Marathon21.0975km	4h
Manila International Half Marathon10km	2h
Manila International Half Marathon5km	1h

42KM Php3,400 / 21KM Php2,800 / 10KM Php1,800 / 5KM Php1,600

START

SM MOA Concert Grounds, Pasay City, Manila

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

SM MOA Concert Grounds, Pasay City, Manila

Finish · Google Maps

Original course map · manilamarathon.ph

Runners start · local time — Marathon 01:00 · Half 02:00 · 10K 04:00 · 5K 05:00

The event takes place at the SM MOA Complex in Pasay City, Philippines, and consists of four distances: 42 km, 21 km, 10 km and 5 km.

The 42 km is open only to participants aged 18 and over, and its time limit is 8 hours.

The 21 km must be completed within 4 hours, the 10 km within 2 hours and the 5 km within 1 hour.

The 42 km course is operated as an course meeting international standards, with AIMS certification and approval from PATAFA and World Athletics.

The Manila Marathon is presented as a major event on the Philippine running calendar and is a city race with a strong focus on Manila's history and cultural background.

The results record includes the 2024 Gatorade Manila half marathon, the 2024 Galaxy Watch Manila Marathon, and the 2025 and 2026 Galaxy Manila Marathons.

World Athletics Label: Label Label
AIMS Certified: Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2026

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Timing chip 2026

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Changing rooms 2026

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Finisher medal 2026

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Restrooms 2026

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Event T-shirt 2026

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Finisher T-shirt 2026

Marathon · Half

This may change for the next edition.

Hotels303m from the start · ★8.8

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

09:00–14:00 the day before the race

Grand Tower 1

Malate, opposite Rizal Memorial Stadium

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startLRT-1 Baclaran Station or MRT-3 Taft Avenue Station, then jeepney
Transit cardGet a reloadable Beep Card for jeepneys and most rail lines — it's the universal fare card in Metro Manila. Contactless bank-card/phone tap now works at LRT-2 and MRT-3 too, but only on one pilot turnstile per station so far, so don't rely on it as your only option — carry a Beep Card as backup. Where to buy
Getting to the finishMRT-3 North Avenue Station, adjacent to SM North EDSA, Quezon City

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

LRT-1 Baclaran Station or MRT-3 Taft Avenue Station, then jeepney/shuttle to SM Mall of Asia (SM MOA), Pasay City

manilamarathon.ph shows only the completed June 2026 edition, but the race has run annually on/near June 12 (Philippine Independence Day) since 1982, so 2027-06-12 is very likely correct even without an official page yet (per-prior-edition reasoning). 2026 edition started at SM Mall of Asia/Seaside Boulevard, running along EDSA's busway lanes.

Per prior (2026) edition, EDSA partially closed for the race per MMDA coverage; most of the distance runs along EDSA's busway lanes between SM MOA (Pasay) and SM North EDSA (Quezon City).

Map

Getting to the finish

MRT-3 North Avenue Station, adjacent to SM North EDSA, Quezon City

Course finishes at SM North EDSA (U-turn/finish end of the EDSA busway route from SM MOA) -- direct rail access away from the finish.

Map

Start shuttle

EDSA Carousel busway (segregated bus lanes used for parts of the marathon course) links stretches of EDSA between the two SM malls on non-race days; MMDA publishes alternate-route advisories for motorists race day given EDSA closures.

Transit card

beep™ Card

MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 stations, select convenience stores (e.g. 7-Eleven), or ordered online via Shopee/Lazada

Works directly at the gates Contactless Visa/Mastercard and GCash QR tap-to-pay launched on LRT-2 in July 2026 and expanded to MRT-3 (pilot, 1 cashless turnstile per station across all 13 stations) shortly after; LRT-1 contactless was still pending rollout as of the source.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

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.

For the 42 km, the assembly time is 10:30 pm on 12 June and the start is at 11:30 pm.

For the 21 km, assembly is at 2:00 am and the start is at 3:00 am.

The 10 km assembles at 4:00 am and starts at 5:00 am, while the 5 km assembles at 5:00 am and starts at 6:00 am.

As you need to travel to the SM MOA Complex during the early morning,

choose accommodation with easy access to the venue and plan your journey according to the assembly time for your distance.

Follow the instructions sent by email, text message and social media for the race kit collection location, date and opening hours.

Also check any identity or registration verification procedures required at collection.

You must wear the bib on the front without folding or covering it, and damaging the timing chip on the back may affect your recorded time.

On the back of the bib, write the emergency contact details of a family member in Manila.

The minimum ages are 18 for the 42 km and 21 km, 16 for the 10 km and 13 for the 5 km.

The entry fee cannot be refunded, transferred or deferred.

Times are local to Manila. 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.

The Manila Hotel

Hotel · 303m · 5-minute walk

8.8/10(837)

View on Booking.com

Antipolo: Hanging Gardens Getaway

Hanging Garden Spa Day Pass + Meal · ₱4,489

View on GetYourGuide

Manila Heritage Walking Food Tour

₱1,826

Manila Marathon

About Manila Marathon — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

Manila Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

Finisher vlog

How to enter Manila Marathon — registration routes

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

General entry

Manila Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

SM MOA Concert Grounds, Pasay City, Manila

SM MOA Concert Grounds, Pasay City, Manila

Participant benefits

Bag drop 2026

Timing chip 2026

Changing rooms 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Restrooms 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher T-shirt 2026

Where and when to collect your Manila Marathon race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Bib pickup

Grand Tower 1

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

Start shuttle

Transit card

From race morning to after the finish.

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

The Manila Hotel

Antipolo: Hanging Gardens Getaway

Manila Heritage Walking Food Tour

Manila Half-Day Tour

Red Planet Manila Bay

Manila Asian Massage Experience

Manila City & Food Crawling Full-Day Tour

Hotels near the Manila Marathon start line in Manila

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

The Manila Hotel

Red Planet Manila Bay

Bayview Park Hotel Manila

Miramar Hotel

Rizal Park Hotel

Airo Hotel-Manila

Hotel H2o

CONDO in MOA

Lanson Place Mall Of Asia Manila

The Turianos

Milagrosa Shore 3 residences

Homey Staycation at MOA Complex

Shore 2 Residences 1BR Deluxe Room in MOA Complex

Cozy 1BR at Shore 2 with balcony

Tours and activities around the Manila Marathon in Manila

Time for you, before and after the finish

Antipolo: Hanging Gardens Getaway

Manila Asian Massage Experience

Manila Monk Albo Spa & Massage

Manila–Cebu Cruise by 2GO

Manila–Puerto Princesa Cruise by 2GO

Manila–Coron Cruise by 2GO

2GO Manila–Bacolod Cruise

Manila–Siargao Cruise (2GO)

Manila-Iloilo Cruise (2GO)

Manila-Bohol Cruise (2GO)

Manila National Museum of Fine Arts Guided Tour

Private Transfer Service in Manila and to Tagaytay, La Union, Baguio, and More

Manila the Dessert Museum Entry Ticket

Manila Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Manila Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Private Airport Transfer from Manila International Airport

Manila: Private transfer between MNL Airport and the city center

Manila Airport Transfers

Intramuros Casa Manila Museum Ticket

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

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.