A Resort Debut on Cebu's South Road Properties
This is the first-ever edition of NUSTAR Run, scheduled for 23 August 2026 and starting at NUSTAR Resort on Cebu City's South Road Properties (SRP). [1] SRP is a 300-hectare reclamation area off Cebu City's southern coast, now home to malls, resorts and casinos, and connected to Mactan via the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway -- a purpose-built commercial zone rather than an older, established running venue. [2] As a debut event, there's no prior-year participant feedback to draw on -- everything currently available is organiser and event-listing material.
Six Distances, an Unusually Wide Spread
Race distances span 21KM, 16KM, 10KM, 6KM, 3KM and 1KM, all starting from the NUSTAR venue. [1] Note that the entity's core facts list only the 21.1K half marathon as the confirmed primary distance -- the fuller six-category spread comes from organiser event listings and hasn't been independently verified beyond that, so treat the shorter/odd distances (16K, 6K) as provisional until official race-day categories are confirmed.
Cebu's First Female Race Director
The race is led by Janice Pasculado, described in organiser materials as Cebu's first female race director -- a genuine point of distinction in Philippine race organising. [1] Proceeds benefit the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation, giving the event a charitable component beyond the resort branding.
Part of a Resort Wellness Campaign
NUSTAR Run sits inside NUSTAR Resort's month-long 'In Full Balance' Wellness Month 2026 campaign, which also includes yoga and sound healing sessions at the resort. [1] That framing suggests the race is designed as much as a resort-brand activation and community event as a standalone competitive race -- worth knowing if you're expecting a serious, certified course.
Registration Not Yet Announced
As of this writing, registration status for NUSTAR Run 2026 has not been formally announced, though organiser material points to sign-up via myruntime.com/register/nustar-run-2026 with an early-bird pricing period. [1] Worth checking that link directly closer to race day rather than assuming entries are already open.
Should You Run It?
If a resort-anchored, family-friendly race in Cebu City with a charitable angle and a notable first-time female race director appeals, NUSTAR Run on 23 August 2026 is a reasonable pick, especially at the shorter distances. Runners chasing a certified, competitive half marathon time should treat this as an unproven debut event and confirm the actual distance categories before entering.