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Bohol International Marathon 2026 Review: A Full Marathon on Panglao Island

Set for 30 August 2026 on Panglao Island, Bohol, this marathon offers four distances with registration open. A full marathon on the island famous for the Chocolate Hills and tarsier sanctuaries.

Panglao, Bohol, Philippines

Last updated August 9, 2026

The bottom line

The Bohol International Marathon brings a full 42.195km to Panglao Island — Bohol's premier beach destination, connected to the main island by bridge and home to world-class dive sites and white-sand beaches. Four distances (42K, 21K, 10K, 5K) with registration open. Bohol itself is one of the Philippines' top destinations: the Chocolate Hills, the tarsier sanctuary, and the Loboc River cruise make for possibly the best post-race recovery in the country. August is the tail of the wet season in the Visayas. For runners wanting an island marathon with genuine tourism appeal, this is a standout Philippine pick.

How runners rate it

72/ 100 overall
  • Bohol destination90
  • Registration82
  • Distance range78
  • August climate50

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

Panglao: Bohol's Beach Paradise

Panglao Island is one of the Philippines' premier beach destinations — connected to Bohol by bridge, with white-sand beaches, world-class diving, and easy access to the Chocolate Hills. [1] A full marathon here combines road racing with one of the country's best tourism infrastructures. Registration is open.

Should You Run It?

An island marathon on one of the Philippines' best tourism destinations with open registration. 30 August 2026 on Panglao Island, Bohol. [1]

References & sources

  1. 1. Bohol International Marathon — event info — Bohol Marathon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Bohol International Marathon 2026?

30 August 2026 on Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. Registration open. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Bohol International Marathon organises the event. It's held at Panglao, Bohol. Mark it on your calendar if you're planning your racing year around it. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Bohol International Marathon 2026 listing.

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