Race review
Set for 23 August 2026 at SM City Laoag in Ilocos Norte, this INTC-organised run brings road racing to one of the Philippines' northernmost provinces.
Last updated August 9, 2026
INTC Run 2026 brings a road race to Laoag — the capital of Ilocos Norte, one of the Philippines' northernmost provinces, known for its Spanish-colonial heritage, windmills, and sand dunes. Anchored at SM City Laoag, it offers standard distance options in a destination that's genuinely off the mainstream Philippine racing circuit. August in Ilocos is the wet season — warm with possible rain. For runners wanting a northern Luzon race in a historically rich province, this is a unique pick.
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Ilocos Norte is one of the Philippines' most historically rich provinces — Spanish-colonial churches, Bangui windmills, and the Paoay sand dunes. [1] SM City Laoag provides a modern mall-anchored race hub in a province that's off the mainstream racing map.
A road race in one of the Philippines' northernmost provinces. 23 August 2026 at SM City Laoag. [1]
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23 August 2026 at SM City Laoag, Ilocos Norte. It offers 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and 3K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. INTC organises the event. 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 INTC Run 2026 listing.
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