It marked the culmination of the six-city series that was held in different cities in the Philippines.
Last October 11 (Sunday), the PUMA Manila Half Marathon series 2026 held its finale at the MOA Concert Grounds in Pasay City.
The event, which was made possible through the partnership between sportswear brand PUMA and RUNRIO, gathered a crowd of 13,000 runners across the 5K, 10K, and 21K categories.
It also capped this year’s six-leg series series that started in Iloilo and Davao last July, followed by Cebu and Clark in August, then Cagayan de Oro in September.
Race day saw standout performances from Philippine national team athletes, who claimed top honors across the featured race distances.
Long-distance specialist Edna Magtubo secured the championship title for the demanding 21K distance, while Jessa Roda claimed the top spot as the 10K champion. speed specialist Dhem AJ Monton used his expertise to become the 5K champion, completing the national team’s sweep.
PUMA’s own roster of elite athletes also delivered standout performances, with Southeast Asian Games steeplechase medalist Junel Gobotia and dedicated road racer Jonna Abutas securing podium finishes in the 10K category.
Apart from them, also present at the event were different member of the running community.
Fitness icon and actress Aubrey Miles, content creator and motorsports enthusiast Dominic Roque, as well as running influencers Leira Monton and Angelo Cabildo were in the said racre.
The Manila leg also marked a milestone for long-term participants of the nationwide circuit as PUMA awarded the All-City Legacy Medal.
This exclusive accolade was presented to the dedicated athletes who successfully completed the 21KM category across all six race legs of the series, cementing their status in the local marathon community.
The 2026 Philippine Half Marathon Series underscores PUMA’s commitment to the local running community.
Moving forward, PUMA said that it remains dedicated to empowering athletes with the innovative performance gear and supportive platforms they need to push their limits, pursue new personal bests, and foster a lifelong passion for the sport.
