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Set for 23 August 2026 at Leon Kilat Mall in Bacong, Negros Oriental, this SMOKE10 Events half marathon brings road racing to the Negros Island region.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Leon Kilat Half Marathon is a SMOKE10 Events production in Bacong, Negros Oriental — a province on Negros Island known for its sugar heritage, Dumaguete's university-town atmosphere, and Apo Island's marine sanctuary. Named after a local Cebuano revolutionary hero, the race carries distinctive Negros character. Leon Kilat Mall provides a practical race hub. August in Negros is the wet season. A regional Philippine half marathon with unique local branding.
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Bacong is a municipality in Negros Oriental, near Dumaguete — the province's university-town capital. [1] The race is named after Leon Kilat, a Cebuano revolutionary hero. SMOKE10 Events brings Clark-based race production experience to Negros.
A Negros Oriental half marathon with distinctive local branding. 23 August 2026 at Leon Kilat Mall, Bacong. [1]
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23 August 2026 at Leon Kilat Mall, Bacong, Negros Oriental. It offers 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and 1K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. SMOKE10 Events organises the event. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Leon Kilat Half Marathon 2026 listing.
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