Race review
Set for 26 September 2026 on Siquijor — the Philippines' 'Island of Fire' known for its folk-healing traditions — this full marathon offers four distances. A marathon on one of the country's most atmospheric islands.
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Siquijor Island Marathon brings a full 42.195km to one of the Philippines' most distinctive islands — Siquijor, the 'Island of Fire,' known for its folk-healing traditions, pristine beaches, and mystical reputation. Four distances (42K, 21K, 10K, 5K). Siquijor is a small, circular island with a coastal ring road — expect a scenic, flat-to-rolling course with ocean views for most of the route. September is the tail of the wet season in the Visayas. For runners wanting a Philippine island marathon with genuine atmosphere and off-the-beaten-path appeal, this is a unique pick.
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Siquijor is one of the Philippines' smallest provinces — a circular island in the Visayas known for its white-sand beaches, waterfalls, and folk-healing traditions. [1] A road marathon on a small island means a coastal ring-road course with ocean views and a uniquely intimate race atmosphere. September is warm and humid.
A full marathon on one of the Philippines' most atmospheric small islands. Track for registration. 26 September 2026. [1]
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26 September 2026 on Siquijor Island, Philippines. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. 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 Siquijor Island Marathon 2026 listing.
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