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2025 CEBU MARATHON FAQs / RUNNERS’ GUIDE

The Cebu Marathon 2026 race day is January 11, 2026.

(Discounted) Early Bird Registration period is now open July 16, 2025 for 42k and 21k, and August 1, 2025 for 10k and 5k. Early bird will run from July 16 until August 31, 2025. Regular Rates will apply from September 1, 2025 until November 15, 2025.

To register, visit https://www.cebumarathon.com.ph/ and click on the ‘REGISTER NOW’ button.

All registration is done online via the website https://www.cebumarathon.com.ph/

EARLY BIRD RATES (Until August 31, 2025) - FREE CCM26 VISOR for the 1st 2026
registrants
42k - Ph 2,499 (with Race Shirt, Finisher’s medal, Souvenir/Event Shirt and Towels)
21k - Ph 2,299 (with Race Shirt, Finisher’s medal, Souvenir/Event Shirt and Towels)
10k - Ph 999 (with Race Shirt and Souvenir/Event Shirt )
5k - Ph 999 (with Race Singlet and Souvenir/Event Shirt )

REGULAR RATES (September 1 to November 15, 2025)
42k - Ph 2,999 (with Race Shirt, Finisher’s medal, Souvenir/Event Shirt and Towels)
21k - Ph 2,799 (with Race Shirt, Finisher’s medal, Souvenir/Event Shirt and Towels)
10k - Ph 1,299 (with Race Shirt and Souvenir/Event Shirt )
5k - Ph 1,299 (with Race Shirt and Souvenir/Event Shirt )

All 42k and 21k finishers are entitled to receive a Race Shirt, Souvenir/Event Shirt, Towels and Medals when they cross the finish line.
While 10k and 5k runners will receive a Race Shirt and Souvenir/Event Shirt.

From January 8 to 10, 2026 (Expo dates)

Gun start times:
42K = 12:00 a.m. Cut-off Time: 8 Hours
21K = 3:00 a.m. Cut-off Time: 4.5 Hours
10K = 4:30 a.m. Cut-off Time: 2.5 Hours
5K = 5:30 a.m. Cut-off Time: 1.5 Hour

Yes. There will be pacers for various target finishing times in 42K and 21K distances.

Please refer to the RACE ROUTE tab on the website.

Yes, anyone from around the world can participate in the Cebu Marathon 2026.

Please refer to the size chart when you register and choose your shirt size.



REGISTRATION FAQs

Early Bird Registration opens on July 16, 2025 (for 42k and 21k) and August 1, 2025 (for 10k and 5k). Regular Rates will apply starting September 1 until November 15, 2025.

No, all registrations must be completed online only via our official website:
🔗 www.cebumarathon.com.ph

To register, simply visit www.cebumarathon.com.ph and click on the ‘REGISTER NOW’ button. Follow the steps to complete your registration.

Yes, partial refunds are available within the following timeframes:

  • On or before October 12, 2025: 70% refund

  • On or before November 15, 2025: 50% refund

You also have the option to defer your registration to the 2027 edition of the Cebu Marathon (January 10, 2027) at no extra charge.

📩 For refund or deferment requests, email us at: hello@cebumarathon.com.ph
The deadline for refund and deferment requests is November 15, 2025.

No. Registrations are non-transferable.
Race packets must be used only by the registered participant. Transferring your registration to another person is not allowed.
In emergency cases (e.g. pregnancy, serious illness, surgery), a valid medical certificate signed by a physician must be submitted. The registration may then be deferred to the following year.

🔺 Participants caught using race bibs under another name will be disqualified and excluded from official results.


No. Only the registered runner is allowed to personally claim their race kit.
This rule is strictly enforced to protect the integrity of the race and ensure the identity of participants.
Claiming on behalf of someone else will not be permitted under any circumstance at the claiming venue.

For special cases (e.g. emergencies, out-of-town travel, health reasons), you must email us at support@cebumarathon.com.ph on or before December 15, 2025, with the following:

  • A valid reason for the absence

  • A signed authorization letter

  • A copy of the registrant’s valid ID

  • A copy of the authorized representative’s valid ID

All requests will be subject to approval. No requests will be accepted after the deadline.

❌ Group claiming is strictly prohibited for all categories.

Race kits must be claimed within the official claiming period.
Unclaimed race kits will be forfeited. No claiming will be allowed on race day.



PAYMENT FAQ’S

You may change your payment method by canceling your current transaction through the Instructions tab on your invoice and register again.

Once registered, open your Gcash account and go to Pay Bills > Payment Solutions > Search for Dragonpay > then enter the provided Dragonpay Transaction number.

REMINDER: Paying using Gcash Dragonpay pay bills is only valid within 1 hour only upon registration. Kindly re-register if payment is not made within 1 hr.

Kindly check your spam or junk folder in case the Dragonpay payment instructions went there. If not, kindly register again in the registration link.

Dragonpay payment validation usually takes 24 hours to reflect. In the case that you still haven’t received your payment confirmation by then, kindly send an email to help@dragonpay.ph together with your proof of payment and Dragonpay reference number.

If your Paypal account was credited, kindly send an email to register@myruntime.com together with a copy of your credited transaction or contact your financial institution for checking and confirmation.

Please refer to the Payment Details section in your Order confirmation email. Payment should be made within the given duration/deadline.



HOW TO REGISTER?


1. Click the "Register Now" button at cebumarathon.com.ph

2. Select your preferred category.

3. Fill up the fields in the registration form, as required.

4. You may opt to add participants in the same transaction by clicking the "Add Participant" button.

5. Choose your preferred payment method – direct bank transfer, online banking, Remittance centers and E-wallet (through Dragonpay payment partners), or through Paypal (debit/credit card).

6. Double check your orders and click Checkout to proceed.

7. Upon checkout, you will be redirected to the invoice page, where you can see the payment instructions to settle your registration fee and complete your registration.


* *A copy of the order confirmation email will also be sent to the email address provided during registration.

* A copy of the payment confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided once your payment is successfully settled. This will serve as your official confirmation to event's participation



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