The Manila Marathon stands as the premier running event in the Philippines—the “gold standard” of the country’s running calendar.

More than a race, it is a proud celebration of the Filipino spirit, bringing people together through a powerful blend of sport, culture, and heritage. 

As marathon tourism continues to grow across Asia, Manila takes the lead—opening its arms to the world with the passion and heart of a true runner.

Participants may select any of the following race categories:

42KM | 21KM | 10KM | 5KM

Please refer to the table below for the registration fees:

Note: Please be advised that our registration involves additional costs, including processing and web fees in addition to the published registration fees. 

To claim the finisher’s entitlements, participants must present their race bib at the redemption booth within the race village after the run.

– For 42KM, and 21KM, participants must be 18 years and above

– For 10KM, participants must be 16 years and above

– For 5KM, participants must be 13 years old and above. Kids 12 years old and below will be allowed to run provided he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Participants below the age of 13 must seek their parental/guardian consent and fill up the entry form where the parent/guardian is required to sign.

All participants need to register online in just three easy steps.

1. Visit this link. From the Race Roster, register and choose your preferred mode of payment. 
2. Third, fill out the form by choosing the race category, shirt sizes and provide complete info needed. Pay online via Gcash or Credit Card or Bank Transfer. 
3. Once the registration fee is paid, participants will be receiving a confirmation email with a summary of information and payment fee from Manila Marathon with an email address of [email protected]. Please check your inbox, promotions folder and spam folder for the confirmation.

The online registration will start on March 13, 2026. You may refer to the registration website for the complete details.

Yes. We use a security system consistent with the banking industry standards of the Philippines.

The Manila Marathon will be held in SM MOA Complex, Pasay City.

The race is scheduled on June 12-13, 2026

All participants will receive race kits inclusive of race singlet and race bib with timing chip. Finisher’s entitlements are medal, drawstring bag, finisher’s shirt, and finisher’s towel. Please note that only finishers of the 21KM and 42KM are entitled to a finisher’s shirt.

We will keep you informed of any updates & announcements on our social media pages should onsite registration be available.

The Age Group Category is exclusive to the 42KM distance. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group:

• 20–24
• 25–29
• 30–34
• 35–39
• 40–44
• 45–49
• 50–54
• 55–59
• 60–64
• 65–69
• 70–74
• 75–79
• 80 and above

Qualification is exclusive to 42KM Age Group winners. Only top finishers per age group are eligible to earn a qualified slot for the TCS Sydney Marathon.

No, the slot confirms eligibility and guaranteed entry, but race fees and expenses must still be paid by the participant.

Exclusive packages are available for qualified runners:

• Option A: Race Fees Only 
• Option B: Race Fees + Hotel Accommodation Package (Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Premium tiers)

Details and exact rates will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Upon online registration, participants can choose to either pay by GCash, Credit Card and Grab Pay. A payment instruction will be provided to the participants as a guide.

No. All payment for Manila Marathon will be via GCash, Credit Card and Grab Pay only.

Once the registration fee is paid, participants will be receiving a confirmation email with a summary of information and payment fee from Manila Marathon with an email address of [email protected]. Please check your inbox, promotions folder and spam folder for the confirmation.

Participants may contact us via email at [email protected] or via the Manila Marathon Facebook Messenger. Our Customer Service is available to respond to queries and assist you from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays, and limited time on weekends.

Race kits can be claimed during the official Race Kit Claiming schedule.

Race Kit Claiming will be held from <>, between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Final venue to be announced—stay tuned for updates.

Participants must present their confirmation email and a valid ID for verification upon claiming.

Yes, as long as the person claiming the race kit has a copy of the confirmation email, a copy of the registrant’s valid ID, and an authorization letter to be validated by the representative.

Unfortunately, changing singlet and shirt sizes is not permitted after the registration form has been submitted. Participants are advised to refer to the size chart on the online registration site before confirming their selection.

42KM & 21KM (Local Category):

• Top 10 male finishers
• Top 10 female finishers

42KM & 21KM (International Category):

• Top 5 male finishers
  
• Top 5 female finishers
  

10KM & 5KM (Local Category only):

• Top 5 male finishers
• Top 5 female finishers

Age Group Awards:

• Top 3 finishers  for both male and female categories

Please refer to the Race Mechanics for complete age group details and awards

Yes, the run time of all runners will be tracked using our timing system so make sure you’re properly wearing your race bib during the race.

While we highly recommend wearing the official singlet because it’s going to be definitely cool, it’s not obligatory for participation. However, wearing of the race bib is required throughout the race.

Yes. There will be giveaways/freebies on the race event day.

To claim the finisher’s entitlements, participants must present their race bib at the redemption booth within the race village after the run.

Yes, there will be baggage counters and designated changing tents at the Race Village.

Yes. There will be portalets inside the Race Village and along the Race Route.

Yes. Parts of the race route on the event day will be closed. Please refer to the official road advisory in the official race and LGU traffic advisories that will be deployed prior to the race for specific road closure timings.