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PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon 2026 Palawan Leg Review: RUNRIO's Island Marathon

Set for 18 October 2026 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, this RUNRIO-produced marathon is part of the PalawanPay Trilogy. Five distances from 5K to full 42K. Registration isn't confirmed yet.

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

Last updated August 4, 2026

The bottom line

The PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon Palawan Leg combines three premium elements: RUNRIO's gold-standard race production, PalawanPay's fintech sponsorship, and Puerto Princesa — the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Underground River and one of the world's most celebrated island destinations. Five distances (42K, 21K, 16K, 10K, 5K) with the unusual 16K mid-distance option. Palawan in October is the tail of the wet season, but the destination appeal is strong enough to justify the weather risk. For runners wanting a RUNRIO-produced marathon on one of the Philippines' most beautiful islands, this is a priority track.

How runners rate it

75/ 100 overall
  • Destination (Palawan)95
  • Organiser (RUNRIO)92
  • Distance range78
  • Registration35

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited below, not an official rating.

Palawan: The World's Best Island

Palawan consistently ranks among the world's best islands — Puerto Princesa is the gateway to the Underground River (a UNESCO World Heritage site and New 7 Wonders of Nature), Honda Bay's island-hopping, and some of the clearest water in the Philippines. [1] A RUNRIO-produced marathon here combines world-class race production with world-class post-race recovery.

Should You Run It?

A RUNRIO-produced marathon in Palawan — one of the best destination-race combinations in the Philippines. Track for registration. 18 October 2026. [1]

References & sources

  1. 1. PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon — event listing — Takbo.ph

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Frequently asked questions

When is the PalawanPay Marathon Palawan 2026?

18 October 2026 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 16K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is listed as not yet confirmed open. RUNRIO Inc. (title sponsor: PalawanPay) organises the event. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon 2026 – Palawan Leg listing.

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