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Maxed-out experience for active achievers for this year’s historic Galaxy Manila Marathon.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine running reaches a defining moment this year with the historic EDSA Run, a landmark race that places one of the country’s most iconic roads at the center of the nation’s growing marathon movement.
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’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.
(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.
The partnership firmly establishes SM Supermalls as the preferred destination for running in the Philippines.
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.
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 more Filipinos to embrace an active lifestyle.
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.
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 convenient access to race kits, gear and community activities before race day.
All 8 Philippine Marathon Majors will be held in SM Supermalls across key cities in the Philippines.
2026 Philippine Marathon Majors race calendar:
Race calendar:
• April 12
Iloilo Marathon
SM City Iloilo
• June 12 to 13
Manila Marathon
SM Mall of Asia
• July 12
Cebu International Marathon
SM Seaside City Cebu
• August 16
Davao Marathon
SM Lanang
• September 20
One Clark Marathon
Race route passes through SM City Clark
• November 8
Trilogy Run Asia National Finals
SM Mall of Asia
• December 13
CDO Marathon
SM CDO Uptown
These events highlight how SM Supermalls has become a central hub for the country’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.
The partnership also reinforces SM Supermalls’ broader commitment to active lifestyles through initiatives such as SM Active Hub, which creates spaces for sports, training and fitness communities across its properties.
“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’s biggest races and give runners a national platform that matches the scale of this sport,” said Steven Tan, president of SM Supermalls.
SM Supermalls president Steven Tan looked back at the beginning of the partnership between SM and Runrio, now running for 20 years.
“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’s most iconic races and where the next chapter of Philippine running will unfold,” Tan added.
With 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.
All over the Philippines, the road to the country’s biggest races now leads to SM Supermalls.
Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by SM. It is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.
