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Set for 11 October 2026 on Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, this JPARK Island Resort-backed marathon offers four distances with registration open. A full marathon on the island that's home to Cebu's international airport and luxury resorts.
Last updated August 4, 2026
The JPARK Mactan International Marathon brings a full marathon to Mactan Island — the resort-island connected to Cebu by bridge, home to luxury hotels, dive spots, and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Four distances (42K, 21K, 10K, 5K) with registration open. The JPARK Island Resort backing gives it resort-level production values, and Mactan's coastal roads provide a flat, scenic course. October in Cebu is the transition into the northeast monsoon — warm but manageable. For runners wanting a Cebu marathon with resort-island convenience, this is a strong pick.
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Mactan Island is connected to Cebu City by bridge and is home to the international airport, luxury beachfront resorts, and some of the best diving in the Visayas. [1] A marathon here means flat coastal roads, resort-backed amenities, and post-race recovery that includes beachfront pools and spa treatments.
A Cebu resort-island full marathon with open registration. 11 October 2026 on Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City. [1]
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11 October 2026 on Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is currently open. Bohol International Marathon org. with Jpark Island Resort organises the event. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the JPARK Mactan International Marathon 2026 listing.
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