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Set for 13 September 2026 at the Sampaloc Lake Boardwalk in San Pablo City, Laguna, this charity run supports coconut farming communities at one of the Seven Lakes.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Franklin Baker Run for Coconut Farmers San Pablo leg brings the coconut-farming charity race to San Pablo City — Laguna's 'City of Seven Lakes.' Start at the Sampaloc Lake Boardwalk provides a scenic lakeside venue. The coconut-farmer advocacy gives the race purpose-driven character. September in Laguna is the tail of the wet season. For runners wanting a Laguna charity race with a scenic lake setting and social-impact credentials, this is a meaningful pick.
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Sampaloc Lake — one of San Pablo's Seven Lakes — provides a scenic boardwalk start/finish venue. [1] Franklin Baker's coconut-farmer charity mission gives the race genuine social-purpose character. The lakeside setting makes this the more scenic of the two Franklin Baker race legs.
A lakeside Laguna charity run. 13 September 2026 at Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo City. [1]
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13 September 2026 at Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo City, Laguna. It offers 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and 3K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. Franklin Baker organises the event. It's held at Sampaloc Lake Boardwalk, San Pablo City. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Franklin Baker Run for Coconut Farmers 2026 – San Pablo listing.
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