Race review
Set for 20 September 2026 in Catarman, Northern Samar, this Eagles Club-organised marathon brings a full 42K to one of the Philippines' most under-represented provinces.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Marig-on Marathon is a community-organised full marathon in Catarman — the capital of Northern Samar, one of the Philippines' least-visited provinces in the Eastern Visayas. Organised by the Marig-on Norte Samarnon Eagles Club (a civic organisation), it carries genuine grassroots character. September in Samar is the tail of the typhoon season. For runners wanting a Philippine marathon in a province that almost no other race reaches, this is a uniquely off-the-beaten-path pick.
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Catarman is the capital of Northern Samar — one of the Philippines' least-touristed provinces. [1] The Eagles Club is a civic organisation, giving the race community-purpose character. September conditions are warm and potentially wet.
A community marathon in one of the Philippines' rarest race destinations. 20 September 2026 in Catarman. [1]
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20 September 2026 in Catarman, Northern Samar. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. Marig-on Norte Samarnon Eagles Club organises the event. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Marig-on Marathon 2026 listing.
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