Jan 11, 2026
Date
Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Distance
Road
Terrain
10,000
Participants
Elevation profile
Illustrative profile based on elevation data. Actual course may vary.
Course highlights
Out And Back course
Course layout type
Road terrain
Running surface
Certified
AIMS
30m gain
Total elevation
About this race
The Cebu Marathon is one of the Philippines' premier running events, held in the Queen City of the South. The AIMS-certified course takes runners through Cebu's coastal roads and urban landscape, starting and finishing at the iconic SM Seaside City. The 2026 edition attracted over 11,500 runners across its 42K, 21K, 10K, and 5K categories, making it one of the largest running events in the Visayas region.
History and records
First edition
2008
Avg. participants
10,000
Race day weather
January in Cebu averages 24-30C (75-86F). Relatively dry month with moderate humidity. Pre-dawn 3AM start essential.
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Organizer
Cebu Marathon Inc.
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