One of the Philippines’ premier nationwide running events is officially back.
PUMA Philippines and RUNRIO Inc. officially launched the PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series 2026 at Bridgetowne, The Victor in Pasig City, signaling the return of one of the country’s premier nationwide running events.
Now entering its second year, the series continues its mission of uniting runners across the Philippines through six race destinations spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The nationwide circuit will once again feature races in Manila, Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Clark.
“We’re delighted to get this series off and running and we’re excited to see the number of runners who are embracing this running revolution,” said RUNRIO general manager Andrew Neri.
The Puma Philippine Half Marathon Series is a new nationwide initiative featuring marquee races across key cities in the Philippines, with marathons set in Iloilo, Davao, Cebu, Clark, Cagayan de Oro, and Manila.
All races will have 21K, 10K, and 5K categories in every city with runners who can complete all six races having the opportunity to earn the coveted All-City Finisher Medal.
The series also strengthens the country’s growing sports tourism movement, with support from the Department of Tourism and various local partners.
Also attending the event is Usec. Myra Paz Valderrosa Abubakar of the Office of Halal Tourism and Muslim Concerns and Office of Film and Sports Tourism.
Apart from the race launch, guests were also introduced to the Deviate Nitro™ 4, PUMA’s newest performance running shoe built for training and race-day performance.
The Puma Philippine Half Marathon Series has the support of Bridgetowne, Department of Tourism, Hey! Salad, Blitz Protein Bar, and N1 Infinity Electrolyte Drink.
Images courtesy of RUNRIO, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series 2026 is a nationwide running circuit organized by PUMA Philippines and RUNRIO Inc. It features races across six cities — Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Clark, and Cagayan de Oro — with 21K, 10K, and 5K categories available at every race destination.
The 2026 series covers six cities spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao: Manila, Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Clark. The circuit is designed to unite runners nationwide while supporting the Philippines’ growing sports tourism movement through local government and tourism partnerships.
The All-City Finisher Medal is a special award for runners who complete all six races in the PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series. It is considered the series’ most coveted recognition and is designed to motivate participants to travel and race across every city on the nationwide circuit.
Every race in the 2026 series offers three distance categories: a 21-kilometer half marathon, a 10-kilometer run, and a 5-kilometer fun run. All six city stops feature the same category lineup, making the series accessible to both competitive runners and recreational participants at every fitness level.
PUMA introduced the Deviate Nitro 4 at the official series launch held at Bridgetowne, The Victor in Pasig City. The shoe is PUMA’s latest performance running footwear, built for both training and race-day use, and was presented alongside the announcement of the 2026 nationwide race calendar.