Tumulak shrugs off marathon fee hike exodus fears: ‘It’s their choice’

Pia Piquero 04/02/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Dave Tumulak is standing firm on his proposal to increase marathon and fun run permit fees. He brushed off concerns that organizers might transfer events elsewhere and insisted that higher charges were…

Higher Cebu marathon fees fair to city, Archival says

Pia Piquero 03/31/2026

Mayor Nestor Archival on Tuesday defended the proposed increase in permit fees for fun runs and marathons, saying it is only “fair” for organizers to pay more given the scale of resources the city deploys for such…

Up to P100K: How higher fees could impact marathons, fun runs

Pia Piquero 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — How much will it cost to organize a marathon or fun run in Cebu City? Under a proposed ordinance, organizers could pay up to P100,000 in permit fees, part of a stricter framework…

Archival wants Cebu Marathon officially part of Sinulog

Glendale G. Rosal 01/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival wants the Cebu Marathon formally institutionalized as a regular event in the Sinulog Festival calendar every January. Archival revealed the plan during the press conference and opening of…

Cebu Marathon 2026 ready for gun start

Glendale G. Rosal 01/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Marathon 2026 is set to give runners plenty to look forward to when it fires off at 12 midnight on Sunday, January 11, at the SM Seaside City Cebu grounds. Around 12,000…

Cebu Marathon 2026 finisher’s medal celebrates grit, Cebuano heritage

Glendale G. Rosal 07/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of the most anticipated souvenirs from the annual Cebu Marathon is its uniquely designed finisher’s medal — and for 2026, it’s once again capturing more than just a run. The official design…

Cebu Marathon 2026 vows better race experience

Glendale G. Rosal 07/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Marathon 2026 was officially launched Friday, with organizers promising a smoother and more organized event following complaints from this year’s edition. Held at the SM Seaside City Cebu, once again the…

Cebu Marathon 2025: Torregosa defends title despite fever; Lapiz claims elusive title

Glendale G. Rosal 01/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Not even a fever could stop Artjoy Torregosa from defending her crown in the women’s 42-kilometer full marathon at the Cebu Marathon 2025, held on Sunday, January 12, at the SM Seaside City Cebu grounds.…

Cebu Marathon sets new records, guns for AIMS accreditation in 2026

Glendale G. Rosal 01/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu Marathon is gearing up to reclaim its spot on the global running map by seeking re-accreditation from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) for its 2026 edition. The announcement was…

Cebu Marathon 2025: Whopping 12,275 runners sign up

Glendale G. Rosal 01/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The AIA Cebu Marathon 2025 will feature a massive 12,275 total number of runners, all set to take off from the SM Seaside City Cebu grounds on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The official participant count…

8,110 runners to join Cebu Marathon 2024 

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 8,110 runners will swarm the streets of Cebu City for the Cebu Marathon 2024 scheduled on January 14, that will start and finish at the SM Seaside City Cebu.  The…

Newly formed Easy Runners Club aims to be ‘inclusive running group’

Dale Rosal 02/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Easy Runners Club (ERC) is hoping to become one of the more noted running groups in Cebu as it introduces itself as an “inclusive running group” in the local running scene. ERC was founded…

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