Manila, Philippines — PUMA, in partnership with RUNRIO, successfully concluded the PUMA Manila Half Marathon 2026 on Sunday, October 11, at the MOA Concert Grounds in Pasay City. Serving as the culmination of the sixth and final leg of the six-city nationwide series, the event gathered a crowd of 13,000 runners across the 5K, 10K, and 21K distances.
National Athletes Lead the Pack
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. In the middle-distance road racing scene, track athlete Jessa Roda claimed the top spot as the 10K champion. Adding to the national team’s sweep, speed specialist Dhem AJ Monton used his expertise to become the 5K champion.
PUMA’s own roster of elite athletes also delivered standout performances. SEA Games steeplechase medalist Junel Gobotia and dedicated road racer Jonna Abutas secured podium finishes in the 10K category, putting their rigorous training and PUMA performance gear to the test against the nation’s best.
A Star-Studded Starting Line
The Manila leg served as a massive gathering for the broader running community and prominent local personalities. Fitness icon and actress Aubrey Miles, known for her rigorous dedication to long-distance running, joined the thousands of participants on the pavement alongside content creator and motorsports enthusiast Dominic Roque.
Running influencers such as Leira Monton, who bridges competitive racing with everyday lifestyle fitness, and Angelo Cabildo, a fixture in the local running scene who provides training insights for amateur athletes, also showed out for the Filipino running community.
Racing with the Deviate Nitro 4
Throughout the race, PUMA’s commitment to running innovation was on full display. Many runners raced the track with the Deviate Nitro 4, PUMA’s premier footwear choice for competitive race days. Engineered specifically for competitive distances, the shoe uses a PWRPLATE carbon-composite plate designed to deliver crucial foot stability and responsive forward propulsion, helping athletes tackle the pavement with comfort, from the starting gun to the finish line.
Crowning the Legacy Finishers
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.
Beyond the Finish Line
The 2026 Philippine Half Marathon Series underscores PUMA’s commitment to the local running community. By organizing world-class racing events, PUMA aims to champion health, wellness, and active lifestyles among Filipinos of all fitness levels. Moving forward, PUMA 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.
