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Scenes from the 2025 Manila Marathon at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Handout/RUNRIO 

Scenes from the 2025 Manila Marathon at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds.

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2025 Manila Marathon

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MANILA -- Over 19,000 runners from 16 countries joined the Galaxy Manila Marathon over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds.About 3,000 of those took part in the 42K race which traversed a scenic route around the major thoroughfares like Roxas Blvd. and Buendia Ave., as well as some of the capital’s historic sites like the Rizal Park and the walled city of Intramuros.The race, organized by RUNRIO, tested the runners&#x27; endurance and fortitude, as it is notably sanctioned by the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association, part of the World Athletics Rankings Competition, and is certified by World Athletics.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/8/11/flores-hallasgo-victorious-in-2025-galaxy-manila-marathon-1548">READ: Flores, Hallasgo victorious in 2025 Galaxy Manila Marathon</a></div>The spotlight wasn’t just on the elite runners, however, with the Galaxy Manila Marathon also proving how serious the Philippine running community has become.A record 7,000 runners joined in the 21K race, setting the mark for the biggest turnout for a half-marathon race in the country.Aside from athletes such as Nikko Huelgas, celebrities including Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio, Ramon Bautista, and Bernadette Sembrano also pushed themselves to the limit as they sent a strong statement that the Filipino runners are hungry for more.Leisure runners also made their mark, with notable faces like DOT Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, Jerald Napoles, and Tim Yap also joined the crowd in crossing the finish line.

Over 19,000 runners from 16 countries joined the Galaxy Manila Marathon over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds.

Over 19,000 runners from 16 countries joined the Galaxy Manila Marathon over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds.

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Over 19,000 runners take part in Manila Marathon

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Published August 13, 2025 04:42 PM PHT

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Updated August 13, 2025 05:04 PM PHT

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