PUMA PH Half Marathon Manila 2026 Review | SM MOA

Name: PUMA PH Half Marathon Manila 2026 Review | SM MOA
Item: PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series — Manila Leg
Rating: 74
Author: Run SEA

PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series — Manila Leg

A half-marathon event on October 11, 2026, at SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines.

Compiled by the Run SEA editorial team from the sources cited below — not a first-hand race report. How we research listings.

Facts last checked August 25, 2026

The PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series — Manila Leg is a half-marathon event scheduled for October 11, 2026, organized by RUNRIO Inc. It takes place at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, Philippines, and offers three distance options: 21.1km, 10km, and 5km.

The bottom line

The Manila leg brings the PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series -- covered at its Clark and CDO stops elsewhere in this research -- to its capital-city finale at SM Mall of Asia. Three distances (21.1K/10K/5K), the same format used at every leg, and the same All-City Finisher Legacy Medal incentive for runners completing all six stops. SM MOA's scale (the Philippines' largest mall by floor area, on reclaimed Manila Bay land) gives this leg the most substantial single venue in the entire series.

Key facts
Date	2026-10-11
Distance Km	21.1, 10, 5
Primary Distance Km	21.1
Organizer	RUNRIO Inc.
Venue	SM Mall of Asia Complex
City	Pasay City
Country	Philippines

The Series' Capital-City Finale

The Manila leg takes place at SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, offering 21.1K, 10K and 5K distances -- the same three categories offered at every stop in the six-city PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series (Iloilo, Davao, Cebu, Clark, Cagayan de Oro, Manila).

The Philippines' Largest Mall as a Venue

SM Mall of Asia sits within a reclaimed area along Manila Bay at the southern terminus of EDSA and is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines by floor area -- built to handle genuinely large crowds and events. ^[2] That makes it arguably the most substantial single venue in the entire PUMA series, similar to how the Decathlon Run and Sante Barley Trilogy's Manila leg also use SM MOA elsewhere in this research batch.

The Same Legacy Medal Incentive

As with the other legs in this series, all registered participants receive official PUMA race singlets and city-specific finisher medals, with an additional 'All-City Finisher Legacy Medal' reserved for runners who complete all six legs. ^[1] Completing the Manila leg as either your final or opening stop in that six-city journey carries the same series-wide incentive.

Standard Race-Day Rules

Only water is confirmed at hydration stations, walkers are permitted but asked to keep right, and wheelchairs, bikes, skates and strollers aren't allowed on course -- consistent with the rules across other legs in this series covered in this research. ^[1] Runners who don't start within 15 minutes of their assigned flag-off time face disqualification.

Should You Run It?

If you're completing the PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series' six-city circuit, or simply want a well-organised half marathon at the Philippines' largest and most accessible mall venue, the Manila leg on 11 October 2026 is a strong choice.

References & sources

1. RunRio — PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series race calendar — RunRio
2. SM Mall of Asia — Wikipedia — Wikipedia

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Pros

Multiple distance options (21.1km, 10km, 5km) to suit different runner levels
Held at a well-known venue, SM Mall of Asia Complex
Organized by RUNRIO Inc., an established race organizer

How runners rate it

74/ 100 overall

Venue scale (SM Mall of Asia)86
Series completion (Legacy Medal)80
Organiser experience (RunRio)76
Independent reviews for this specific leg40

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited above, not an official rating.

What people say

“Each location brings different routes and climates, so if you're unfamiliar with the area, it takes time to adjust.”
— Christine Hallasgo (2019 SEA Games marathon gold medalist and PUMA-signed athlete), quoted in Mindanao Times coverage of the Manila leg · source

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Frequently asked questions

When is the PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series — Manila Leg?

The race is scheduled to take place on October 11, 2026. It will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, Philippines. Runners interested in participating should note this date.

What distance options are available?

Participants can choose from three distance options at this event: a 21.1km half marathon, a 10km race, and a 5km race. This allows runners of different experience levels and fitness goals to select the distance that best suits their training and personal running objectives.

Who organizes this race?

This race is organized by RUNRIO Inc., which is responsible for coordinating the event details, including registration, venue logistics, and race day operations. RUNRIO Inc. manages the PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series, including this specific Manila Leg held in Pasay City, Philippines.

What is the All-City Finisher Legacy Medal?

A bonus medal for runners who complete all six legs of the 2026 PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series (Iloilo, Davao, Cebu, Clark, Cagayan de Oro, Manila), on top of each leg's own city-specific finisher medal and PUMA race singlet. [1]

What are the race-day rules?

Only water is confirmed at hydration stations, walkers must keep right, and wheelchairs, bikes, skates and strollers aren't permitted on course. Runners must start within 15 minutes of their flag-off time or face disqualification. [1]

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