RACE ORGANIZERS
2025 CEBU MARATHON FAQs / RUNNERS’ GUIDE
1. When is the Cebu Marathon?
The Cebu Marathon 2025 race day is January 12, 2025..
2. When will the registration start and close?
(Discounted) Early Bird Registration period is now open June 2024 until September 30, 2024. Regular Rates will apply from October 1, 2024 until November 15, 2024.
3. How do I register?
To register, visit https://www.cebumarathon.com.ph/ and click on the ‘REGISTER NOW’ button.
4. Do you have onsite registration?
All registration is done online via the website https://www.cebumarathon.com.ph/
5. How much is the registration fee?
EARLY BIRD RATES (Until September 30, 2024)
42k - Ph 2,499 (with Race Singlet, Finisher’s medal, Finisher’s Shirt, Event Towel)
25k - Ph 2,299 (with Race Singlet, Finisher’s medal, Finisher’s Shirt, Event Towel)
12k - Ph 1,199 (with Race Singlet and Finisher’s Shirt)
6k - Ph 1,199 (with Race Singlet and Finisher’s Shirt)
REGULAR RATES (October 1 to November 15, 2024)
42k - Ph 2,999 (with Race Singlet, Finisher’s medal, Finisher’s Shirt, Event Towel)
25k - Ph 2,799 (with Race Singlet, Finisher’s medal, Finisher’s Shirt, Event Towel)
12k - Ph 1,499 (with Race Singlet and Finisher’s Shirt)
6k - Ph 1,499 (with Race Singlet and Finisher’s Shirt)
6. What is included in the registration fee?
All 42k and 25k finishers are entitled to receive a Race Singlet, Finisher’s Medal, a Finisher’s Shirt, and Event Towel as long as they complete the distance they are registered in. While all 12k and 6k runners will receive a Race Singlet and Finisher’s Shirt.
7. When can we claim the Race Kit?
From January 9 to 11, 2025 (Expo dates)
8. Run Categories and Cut-Off Time (Subject to revisions by the organizers)
Gun start times:
42K = 12:30 a.m. Cut-off Time: 8 Hours
25K = 2:30 a.m. Cut-off Time: 4.5 Hours
12K = 4:30 a.m. Cut-off Time: 2.5 Hours
6K = 5:00 a.m. Cut-off Time: 1.5 Hour
9. Will there be Pacers?
Yes. There will be pacers for various target finishing times in 42K and 25K distances.
10. What’s the race route for each category?
Please refer to the RACE ROUTE tab on the website.
11. When and where can I get my Finisher’s Kit?
The Finisher’s Kit is available upon finishing the race. You can claim it in the Baggage Claim area at the Race Venue.
12. Can runners who live outside of the Philippines participate?
Yes, anyone from around the world can participate in the Cebu Marathon 2025.
13. Shirt Size Measurements
Please refer to the size chart when you register and choose your shirt size.
REGISTRATION FAQs
1. When will the registration start?
Early Bird Registration period is open on June 2024. Regular Rates will apply from October 1 until November 15, 2024.
2. Do you have onsite registration?
All registration is done online via the website https://www.cebumarathon.com.ph/
3. Where can we register online?
To register online, visit https://www.cebumarathon.com.ph/ and click on the ‘REGISTER NOW’ button.
4. Can I withdraw my registration and refund the payment?
Runners are allowed to refund 90 days before race day (on or before Oct. 12, 2024) with a 70% refund, or 60 days before race day (Nov. 15, 2024) with a 50% refund.
Option 2 - Deferment: You may opt to defer your registration to the following year (Cebu Marathon, scheduled on Jan. 12, 2026) with no extra charges.
Email us at Cebumarathon2025@gmail.com
Deadline for Refund and Deferment is on November 15, 2024.
5. Can I transfer my registration to another person?
Registrations are non-transferable. The organizers strictly prohibit the use of a race packet by anyone other than the registered participant. Transfer of registration to another individual is not allowed. In emergency cases such as pregnancy, life-threatening situations, or surgeries, a medical certificate signed by a physician must be provided and the registration will automatically be deferred to the following year. Any runner found using a race bib registered under another name will be disqualified and excluded from the official results.
6. Can I claim the race kit on behalf of the registrant?
We strictly prohibit the claiming of race kits on behalf of the registrant. As much as possible, the registered runner should be the one to claim their race kits during the claiming period. In any event that the registrant is unable to claim the kits on the given period, a printed authorization letter should be presented, signed by the registrant. A physical ID of the registrant and the claimer should also be presented upon claiming. A waiver will also be given to the claimant noting that the organization will not be held liable for any loss or transfer of race kits.
PAYMENT FAQ’S
1. Can I change my payment method?
You may change your payment method by canceling your current transaction through the Instructions tab on your invoice and register again.
2 How to pay via Gcash Pay Bills via Dragonpay; what do I do?
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.
3. I selected Gcash via Dragonpay as my payment method but was not able to receive the Dragonpay reference number; what do I do?
Kindly check your spam or junk folder in case the Dragonpay payment instructions went there. If not, kindly register again in the registration link.
4. I already settled my payment via Dragonpay but I still haven’t received a payment confirmation; what do I do?
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.
5. I already settled my payment via Paypal but I still haven’t received a payment confirmation; what do I do?
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.
6. I already registered, until when can I pay?
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 and the number of tickets you want to avail.
3. Fill up the fields in the registration form, as required.
4. Choose your preferred payment method – direct bank transfer, E-wallet, payment through Dragonpay payment partners, or through Paypal (debit/credit card).
5. Double check your orders and click Checkout to proceed.
6. Upon checkout, you will be redirected to the invoice page, where you can see the payment instructions as well as the order confirmation.
*A copy of the order confirmation email will also be sent to the email address provided during registration.
