It is touted as one of the biggest races this year.
On June 13, the landmark race called the EDSA Run is set to become the Philippine running scene’s defining moment. This, as the event will take place at the namesake major throughfare.
To bring that historic run to life, a major partnership between SM Supermalls and Runrio Inc. was formed, with the mall chain also co-presenting seven of the eight races under the Philippine Marathon Majors and Runrio events across the country.
“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,”said Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls.
He added, “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.”
The EDSA Run headlines Runrio’s 2026 race calendar, with the nationwide series 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.
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.
Here are the races that are part of the said calendar. Iloilo Marathon (April 12 at SM City Iloilo), Manila Marathon (June 12 to 13 at SM Mall of Asia), Cebu International Marathon (July 12 at SM Seaside City Cebu), Davao Marathon (August 16 at SM Lanang), One Clark Marathon (September 20 with route passing through SM City Clark), Trilogy Run Asia National Finals (November 8 at SM Mall of Asia), and CDO Marathon (December 13 at SM CDO Uptown).
The races under the Philippine Marathon Majors are sanctioned by World Athletics and carry AIMS certification—allowing racers to qualify for global rankings and world record recognition and places theae!events among the few in the country aligned with international marathon standards.
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.
“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.