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Colorfest Carnival Run

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MANILA — A fun run dedicated to raising funds for a mental health wellness center will be held on May 31 at the Mall of Asia Grounds.Named Colorfest Carnival Run, the event organized by leadership development organization JCI Manila is eyeing to provide the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) a P2-million funding for the construction of a new wellness center.According to the organizers, they are aiming to have 10,000 participants for the fun run which is also supported by the Palawan Group of Companies. As of press time, they already have locked in at least 6,000 participants, with over a month until the gun start.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777033093674IMG_7672.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div>&quot;It is more than a celebration of movement, fitness and community — it is a meaningful step forward championing mental health in the Philippines, a cause that deserves greater attention, understanding, and most of all, &#x27;malasakit,&#x27;&quot; said Bobbit Castro, PGC&#x27;s Chief Operations Officer.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/2/22/running-share-the-alaga-run-draws-more-than-8k-participants-1452">RELATED: Running: &#x27;Share the Alaga&#x27; Run draws more than 8k participants </a></div>Fundraising will be coming from ticket sales and event sponsorships. It also has five running categories: 21K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and 1K.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/2/16/10k-runners-join-in-the-fun-in-doraemon-run-2026-2127">RELATED: 10K runners join in the fun in Doraemon Run 2026 </a></div>Meanwhile, JCI Manila president Edison Ke said they are ensuring safety of participants by partnering with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the local government unit. First-aiders will be around as well, said Ke.Among those who have invited participants to join the Carnival Run were <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/947043494844337/">MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III</a> and <a href="http://facebook.com/reel/34858366927140499/">DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon</a>, as posted on the event&#x27;s Facebook page.

A fun run dedicated to raising funds for a mental health wellness center will be held on May 31 at the Mall of Asia Grounds.

A fun run dedicated to raising funds for a mental health wellness center will be held on May 31 at the Mall of Asia Grounds.

Colorfest Carnival Run aims to raise funds for mental health wellness center

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Colorfest Carnival Run aims to raise funds for mental health wellness center

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 24, 2026 08:22 PM PHT

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Updated April 24, 2026 08:32 PM PHT

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