44Th PAL Manila Marathon 2026
The 2026 44th PAL Manila Marathon is scheduled to take place on May 30-31, 2026, at the Liwasan Ulalim, CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) Complex in Pasay, Philippines. Participants can expect typical late-May weather conditions for the Pasay area, which often involve warm temperatures and high humidity, with a possibility of seasonal tropical showers. This prestigious road race offers various distances, allowing runners to experience a course set against the iconic backdrop of Manila's CCP area.
What are the available race categories and distances?
- →42K — Full Marathon
- →21K — Half Marathon
- →10K
- →5K
What is the event schedule and gun start time?
- →42K Full Marathon: Assembly at 12:00 AM; Gun Start at 1:00 AM
- →21K Half Marathon: Assembly at 1:00 AM; Gun Start at 2:00 AM
- →10K: Assembly at 3:00 AM; Gun Start at 4:00 AM
- →5K: Assembly at 4:00 AM; Gun Start at 5:00 AM
What are the cut-off times for each distance?
- →42K Full Marathon: 7 hours
- →21K Half Marathon: 5 hours
- →10K: 4 hours
- →5K: 3 hours
Where will the 44th Manila International Marathon 2026 be held?
The race will be held at the CCP Complex in Manila, featuring a new route on road terrain specifically within the iconic CCP area.
What is the historical significance of this event?
The Philippine Airlines Manila International Marathon (formerly the Manila International Marathon) is the original and legitimate Manila marathon event, with a history dating back to 1982. The inaugural race was won by two-time Olympic Marathon champion Waldemar Cierpinski with a time of 2:14:27, a course record that has stood as the all-comers best in Philippine marathon history for decades. The event was accepted as a full AIMS (Association of International Marathons) member shortly after its first edition and has served as a cornerstone of Philippine road running for over 44 years.