My 11th Full Marathon (42.2KM); PMM Ayala Philippine Marathon 2026

Filipino Marathon Slow Runner Solo Joiner 22-Feb-2026 Sunday in Makati City, Philippines

This Fun Run served as my official 11th FULL-MARATHON 42.2KM and my 1st leg on 2026 RunRio Philippine Marathon Majors (PMM) journey. My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

On February 22, 2026, the spotlight turns to Makati City as the Ayala Philippine Marathon unfolds at Ayala Avenue, Makati City—marking the first leg of the Philippine Marathon Majors! Recognized as the gold standard of the Philippine running calendar, the Ayala Philippine Marathon is more than a race—it’s a celebration of the Filipino spirit, uniting runners through a shared passion for sport, community, and heritage.

My 11th Full Marathon (42.2KM); PMM Ayala Philippine Marathon 2026

Race Name:	AYALA PHILIPPINE MARATHON 2026			Distance:	FULL MARATHON (42.2KM)
Registration:	₱3,108	Inclusion:	Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Loot Bag, Towel
Location:	AYALA AVE, MAKATI CITY			Cut-off Time:	22-Feb-2026 Sun (8 hours)
Requirements:	NONE, registration fee only			Shoes I used:	NB FuelCell SuperComp Elite 4
Finished:	YES	Time:	05:18:32	Altitude Gain:	156m
New PR:	YES	Pace:	07:32	Rank:	48.23% (1060 of 2195)
My Rating:	9 of 10	well-organized, somehow elevated marathon route

My 3rd Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pacific Coast Trail 2025

Filipino Ultra Trail Slow Runner Solo Joiner July 26-27, 2025 Gen Nakar, Quezon Province, Philippines

My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025

This Fun Run served as my 6th mountain trail run and 3rd Ultramarathon as a Solo Joiner, following the Luneta to Tagaytay Ultramarathon (60KM) last Mar. 2025, My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

My 1st strained ankle after 1.5 years in the running era, happened in the 4th km of a 52km Trail Ultra. Lucky to finish within cut-off time and not as a last finisher.

My 3rd Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pacific Coast Trail 2025

Race Name:	PACIFIC COAST MOUNTAIN 2025			Distance:	ULTRAMARATHON (50KM)
Registration:	₱2,999	Inclusion:	Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Post Race Meal
Location:	GEN. NAKAR COASTAL ROUTE (back trail)			Cut-off Time:	07-Sep-2025 Sun (14 hours)
Requirements:	marathon finished, medical certificate			Shoes I used:	Salomon Supercross 4
Finished:	YES	Time:	11:14:34	Altitude Gain:	917m
New PR:	YES	Pace:	13:02	Rank:	52.32% (45th of 86)
ITRA:	2 Points	UTMB:	No	My Rating:	5 of 10 stars

Qualification: (1) Must be at least 18 years old on race day. (2) Must have completed a 42 Km or higher distance road or trail run. (3) Must be physically fit and in good health supported by a medical certificate with a clearly stated “fit to run” not later than six (6) months before the event.

Route difficulty: Easy route with low total elevation gain, good for beginners. Mostly flat with with off-road trail.

Remarks (My rating: 5 of 10 stars): (1) Re-scheduled event less than a month before the original date, poor planning (refund not allowed) (2) Route map for aid station not followed, only 3 of 5 were randomly placed (3) Recycled bibs were used from other race event (4) No photographers available (5) Finisher shirt/medal design is good (6) Direct route with gradual elevation increase. (7) Total elevation gain is very low for a 50km ultramarathon (excellent for beginners/slow runners)

If given the chance, do I like to join this race again? No (enough for the experience)

My 10th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Iloilo City Marathon 2025

Filipino Marathon Slow Runner Solo Joiner 23-Aug-2025 Saturday in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Revisiting Iloilo City (Marathon, Chill Walk)

This Fun Run served as my official Tenth FULL-MARATHON 42.2KM and Ninth Road Marathon as a Solo Joiner, following the Manila Marathon last Aug. 2025. My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

My 10th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Iloilo City Marathon 2025

Race Name:	ILOILO CITY MARATHON 2025			Distance:	FULL MARATHON (42.2KM)
Registration:	₱2,199	Inclusion:	Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Loot Bag, Pack Meal
Location:	ILOILO CITY MAIN ROAD ROUTE (one loop)			Cut-off Time:	23-Aug-2025 Sat (8 hours)
Requirements:	NONE, registration fee only			Shoes I used:	NB FuelCell SuperComp Elite 4
Finished:	YES	Time:	05:42:00	Altitude Gain:	66m
New PR:	NO	Pace:	08:00	Rank:	56.25% (81st of 144)
My Rating:	5 of 10	well-organized, minimal water stops, manual time recorded (no timing chip)

Route difficulty: Almost flat on the entire one-loop route along Iloilo City's main road (less than 100m total altitude gain ideal for PR), excellent for marathon beginners and slow runners like me.

Remarks (My rating: 5 of 10 stars): (1) Full Marathon route is awesome due to its almost flat terrain; passing through Iloilo City's main road (2) Well-organized, started on time. (3) Minimal water stops. (4) 42km Singlet/Finisher shirt design is good, finisher medal is ok. (4) manual time recorded (no timing chip)

If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? No (due to no electronic timing chip)

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Revisiting Iloilo (Marathon, Chill Walk)

Chill Rainy Adventure in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines August 22 to 28, 2025

My First Visit to Iloilo Budget DIY Group Trip (2011)

My 2nd Visit to Iloilo for Lakbay Rizal Quest Final Leg (2011)

This trip served as my 2nd visit to the Northeast province of Mindanao Archipelago. Also, the main reason why I came back is because of my 10th Full Marathon Solo Joiner Adventure.

Revisited after 14 years #iloilo

Preparation:

Iloilo City Marathon = ₱2,199     Cebu Pacific (return fare) = ₱2,987

OYO 799 Ddd Habitat Hotel (6 nights) = ₱3,783

TOTAL: ₱8,969

Day 1: August 22 Friday FLIGHT OUT

0000H ETD Home; commute to NAIA T3 103

0300H ETA NAIA T3; check-in / breakfast 

0455H ETD Manila MNL; Cebu Pacific flight 5J447

0620H ETA Iloilo ILO; van to City proper 100

OYO 799 Ddd Habitat Hotel (6 nights); Festival Walk Mall Race Kit Claiming; Lunch 200, dinner 165

TOTAL: ₱568

Day 2: August 23 Saturday MARATHON

Lunch 125; dinner 275; Marathon Preparation

2130H Race Village Arrival 

2300H Marathon Start (8 hrs cut-off)

TOTAL: ₱400

Day 3: August 24 Sunday MARATHON

0500H Marathon Finish; photography and eat; Walk back to hotel; sleep, unch 140

Sleep, Walk to SM Iloilo; dinner 352

OYO 799 Ddd Habitat Hotel

TOTAL: ₱492

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Revisiting Iloilo (Garin Farm DIY Tour)

My 9th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2025

Filipino Marathon Slow Runner Solo Joiner 10-Aug-2025 Sunday in Manila, Philippines

My 8th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Nueva Ecija Marathon 2025

My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner;  Manila Marathon 2024

This Fun Run served as my 2nd participation in the Manila Marathon, which started only in 2024. my official Ninth FULL-MARATHON 42.2KM and Eighth Road Marathon as a Solo Joiner, following the Nueva Ecija Marathon last July 2025. My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

Manila Marathon: Now AIMS, World Athletics and PATAFA Certified!

Manila Marathon features an AIMS-certified race route, sanctioned and accredited by PATAFA and World Athletics. This certification ensures the accuracy and reliability of our 42K race route, empowering runners to: (1) Qualify for the World Marathon Majors and (2) To be considered for national team selection in international marathon competitions, including SEA Games.

My 9th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner;  Manila Marathon 2025

Race Name:	MANILA MARATHON 2025			Distance:	FULL MARATHON (42.2KM)
Registration:	₱2,888	Inclusion:	Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Towel, Loot Bag, Admin/Shipping fee
Location:	PASAY TO MANILA ROUTE (one loop)			Cut-off Time:	10-Aug-2025 Sun (8 hours)
Requirements:	NONE, registration fee only			Shoes I used:	NB FuelCell SuperComp Elite 4
Finished:	YES	Time:	05:47:40	Altitude Gain:	110m
New PR:	NO	Pace:	08:14	Rank:	48.53% (1,371st of 2,825)
My Rating:	10 of 10	well-organized, lots of refreshments, huge race village with recovery area

Route difficulty: Same route as last year but this time zero rain throughout the race. I felt discomfort/pains, especially in my stomach, legs and feet. Awesome scenic route, good for beginners. Mostly flat, uphill/downhill are the 4 bridges of Roxas Boulevard, Jones Bridge and Intra-Binondo Bridge. 

Remarks (My rating: 10 of 10 stars): (1) Well-organized, started on time. Lots of refreshments in the water stops. (2) Free professional photos with watermark. (3) Registration fee is somehow reasonable (4) New section in race village like Recovery area for 42km runners only (Free Ice bath, SanMig can drinks and PT acupuncture session) (5) Huge and vibrant race village divided to 2 sections since there were 19,000 runners (6) Respective distances has their own finisher arc

If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? Somehow Yes (maybe because I'm tired)

My 8th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Nueva Ecija Marathon 2025

Filipino Marathon Slow Runner Solo Joiner 06-Jul-2025 Sunday in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

My 7th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner;  Point Trail Ultra Bukidnon 2025

This Fun Run served as my official Eighth FULL-MARATHON 42.2KM and Seventh Road Marathon as a Solo Joiner, following the Bukidnon Mountain Marathon last June 2025. My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

My 8th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Nueva Ecija Marathon 2025

Race Name:	NUEVA ECIJA MARATHON 2025			Distance:	FULL MARATHON (42.2KM)
Registration:	₱1,999	Inclusion:	Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Soft Flask, Tote Bag, Donation
Location:	GUIMBA MAIN ROAD ROUTE (return loop)			Cut-off Time:	06-Jul-2025 Sun (7 hours)
Requirements:	6-months valid medical certificate			Shoes I used:	NB FuelCell SuperComp Elite 4
Finished:	YES	Time:	05:32:43	Altitude Gain:	43m
New PR:	NO	Pace:	07:53	Rank:	64.77% (57th of 88)
My Rating:	3 of 10 stars	not so organized, very minimal aid station, flat route with minimal elevation gain

Route difficulty: Almost flat route along Guimba main road for only 43m total elevation gain, ideal for PR, excellent for marathon beginners and slow runners like me. Using headlamp/flashlight is important as some areas of the route is pitch black. 

Remarks (My rating: 3 of 10 stars): (1) Full Marathon route is awesome due to its almost flat terrain; passing through Guimba main road, etc. (2) Not so organized, started late with race area not ready yet. (3) 42km Singlet/Finisher shirt design is somehow good. (4) Very minimal aid station (only water) with locations very far to each other (provided map was not followed). (5) Only milk tea, no post-race meal. (6) Full Marathon route was approximately 100m short. (7) No portalet, only one toilet available for all the participants (8) Poor planning in general

If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? No (enough for the experience)