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Set for 30 August 2026 in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija — the Philippines' rice-bowl province — this TNER marathon brings a full 42K to Central Luzon's agricultural heartland.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Trailblaze Nueva Ecija Marathon brings a full marathon to Palayan City — the capital of Nueva Ecija, the Philippines' 'Rice Granary' province in Central Luzon. Organised by TNER, it offers a flat course through the province's vast rice plains. Nueva Ecija is predominantly agricultural with a flat terrain that promises fast running. August is the wet season in Central Luzon. For runners wanting a Philippine full marathon in an under-represented agricultural province, this is a distinctive pick.
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Nueva Ecija is the Philippines' premier rice-producing province — flat, agricultural, with wide roads through rice plains. [1] Palayan City is the provincial capital. TNER handles local race production. The flat terrain makes for a fast marathon course.
A Nueva Ecija full marathon in the Philippines' rice-bowl. 30 August 2026 in Palayan City. [1]
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30 August 2026 in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. TNER 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 Trailblaze Nueva Ecija Marathon 2026 listing.
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