CLARK, Pampanga — The Puma Philippine Half Marathon Series 2026 continues its nationwide run as Runrio, Inc. and Puma Philippines bring the country’s premier six-city half marathon series to Clark on Aug. 23.
Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the fourth stop of the series, with 21 kilometers (km), 10 km, and 5 km categories giving both seasoned racers and recreational runners a chance to experience the Clark leg.
Runrio and Puma Philippines officially launched the Clark staging on Friday, with the race coming at an important point in the six-city series following successful legs in Iloilo, Davao, and Cebu.
After Clark, the series will head to Cagayan de Oro before culminating in Manila.
More than just a series of road races, the Puma Philippine Half Marathon Series aims to combine running with the experience of discovering different destinations across the country.
Each leg gives runners an opportunity to compete in a new environment while experiencing the local culture, tourism, hospitality, and attractions of the host city.
That combination of running and tourism is particularly fitting for Clark, which has continued to establish itself as a major destination for sports events, leisure, and tourism in Central Luzon.
Adding another layer of excitement to the series is the return of the All-City Legacy Medal, which will be awarded to runners who complete all six official cities in the 21 km category.
The partnership between Puma Philippines and Runrio also goes beyond the race course, with the series bringing together local governments, tourism offices, running clubs, and private organizations in an effort to promote active lifestyles and strengthen sports tourism initiatives around the country.
For runners, however, the focus remains on the road ahead.
With Clark now serving as the fourth destination in the 2026 series, runners have another chance to chase a personal best, experience a new race environment, or continue their pursuit of the All-City Legacy Medal.
The remaining legs in Cagayan de Oro and Manila will give participants two more opportunities to complete their six-city journey as the series builds toward its finale later this year.