Race review
Set for 27 September 2026 in Bacolod City — the 'City of Smiles' — this SMOKE10-produced marathon is named after the world-famous MassKara Festival. Four distances. Registration pending.
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Masskara Marathon brings SMOKE10 Events' production to Bacolod City — the capital of Negros Occidental, known for its MassKara Festival (one of the Philippines' most colourful street celebrations) and its culinary reputation as the country's food capital. Four distances (42K, 21K, 10K, 5K). Registration isn't open yet. September in Bacolod is the tail of the rainy season — warm and humid but the city's flat terrain makes for a fast course. A festival-branded Philippine marathon with genuine cultural resonance.
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Bacolod is the capital of Negros Occidental — famous for the MassKara Festival, chicken inasal, and its gentle, smiling culture. [1] A marathon named after the country's most colourful festival carries genuine cultural resonance. SMOKE10 Events handles production.
A festival-themed Bacolod marathon. Track for registration. 27 September 2026. [1]
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27 September 2026 in Bacolod City, Philippines. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. SMOKE10 Events 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 Masskara Marathon 2026 listing.
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