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<div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177423645216320260319080336_Manila-Marathon18-1024x683.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Through the Manila Marathon on the historic EDSA route leading the season and major marathons staged across the country, the Philippine Marathon Majors signals a new chapter for the sport. <a href="https://manilamarathon.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Manila-Marathon18-1024x683.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Photo source: Manila Marathon</a> </span></span></span>Almost everyone nowadays is in their &quot;running era&quot;. It starts with that one friend inviting you to join them for a short run then later on you notice that you are getting up early on your own to run. Whether you are running from your thoughts or you want to get fit, there is a quiet satisfaction in the journey.</div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The Philippine running scene reaches a defining moment this year with the historic EDSA Run, a landmark race that places one of the country&#x27;s most iconic roads at the center of the nation&#x27;s growing marathon movement.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The EDSA Run headlines a major partnership between SM Supermalls and Runrio Inc., that positions SM as the primary venue partner and supporter of Runrio&#x27;s 2026 race calendar. Through the collaboration, SM Supermalls co-presents seven of the eight races under the Philippine Marathon Majors and supports Runrio events across the country.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The partnership establishes SM Supermalls as one of the preferred destinations for running in the Philippines.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">From race villages to race expos and major marathon routes, SM malls will serve as the gathering point for runners, communities, and spectators throughout the season. The nationwide series is projected to attract more than 400,000 runners and visitors, driving large scale participation and bringing marathon culture to major cities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177423641486320260319080336_PHOTO 1 COVER PHOTO.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Maxed-out experience for active achievers for this year&#x27;s historic Galaxy Manila Marathon. <em>Photo source: SM Supermalls </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">Behind these races is SM Active Hub, the growing sports and lifestyle community of SM Supermalls that brings together runners, athletes, fitness groups, and active lifestyle advocates across the country. Through SM Active Hub, SM Supermalls continues to create accessible platforms for sports, wellness, and large-scale community events that encourage Filipinos to embrace an active lifestyle.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The races under the Philippine Marathon Majors are sanctioned by World Athletics and carry AIMS certification. These standards allow races to qualify for global rankings and world record recognition, placing the events among the few in the country aligned with international marathon standards.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Seven races in the national marathon series will be staged with SM Supermalls as co presenter, with race villages and expos hosted in SM malls to give runners access to race kits, gear, and community activities before race day.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">2026 Philippine Marathon Majors race calendar:</p><p style="line-height:1">- April 12: Iloilo Marathon at SM City Iloilo</p><p style="line-height:1">- June 12 to 13: Manila Marathon at SM Mall of Asia</p><p style="line-height:1">- July 12: Cebu International Marathon at SM Seaside City Cebu</p><p style="line-height:1">- August 16: Davao Marathon at SM Lanang</p><p style="line-height:1">- September 20: One Clark Marathon&#x27;s race route passes through SM City Clark</p><p style="line-height:1">- November 8: Trilogy Run Asia National Finals at SM Mall of Asia</p><p style="line-height:1">- December 13: CDO Marathon at SM CDO Uptown</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177423633390620260319080336_PHOTO 2.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Seven of the eight Philippine Marathon Majors will be held at SM Supermalls across key cities in the Philippines.<em> Photo source: SM Supermalls </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">These events highlight how SM Supermalls has become one of the central hubs for the country&#x27;s running community. The scale, accessibility, and nationwide presence of SM malls allow marathon organizers to stage world class races while giving runners convenient and dynamic venues for race activities.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The partnership also reinforces SM Supermalls&#x27; broad commitment to active lifestyles through initiatives such as SM Active Hub, which creates spaces for sports, training, and fitness communities across its properties.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;Running in the Philippines has reached a historic moment. Events like the Manila Marathon on the historic EDSA Route show how powerful the running community has become. Through our partnership with Runrio, SM Supermalls is proud to help stage the country&#x27;s biggest races and give runners a national platform that matches the scale of this sport,&quot; said Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177423626438420260319080336_PHOTO 4.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">SM Supermalls President Steven Tan looked back at the beginning of the partnership between SM and Runrio, now running for 20 years. <em>Photo source: SM Supermalls </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;Across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, SM malls are becoming the natural home of marathon running. With our accessibility, scale, and nationwide presence, SM Supermalls is proud to be the preferred destination for the country&#x27;s most iconic races and where the next chapter of Philippine running will unfold,&quot; added Tan.</p><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177423618312120260319080336_PHOTO 3.jpeg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">[from left] Department of Tourism representative Pau Tabora, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Runrio CEO Rio dela Cruz, Samsung Philippines Category Head of MX Ecosystem Matt Alcanzaren, and ASIC Philippines Country Manager Eriko Takamoto went all in for the historic Galaxy Manila Marathon which will traverse EDSA from SM Mall of Asia to SM North EDSA and back. <em>Photo source: SM Supermalls </em></span></span></span></div><p style="line-height:1">Through the Manila Marathon on the historic EDSA Route leading the season and major marathons staged across the country, the Philippine Marathon Majors signals a new chapter for the sport.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">All over the Philippines, one of the roads to the country&#x27;s biggest races now leads to SM Supermalls.</p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

<p><i>EDSA's historic route is set to serve as the official course for the 2026 Manila Marathon.</i></p>

EDSA's historic route is set to serve as the official course for the 2026 Manila Marathon.

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