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TIMELINE
Cebu City Half-Marathon Event
January 2008 (Sinulog Season), Cebu City streets
Distance: 21K (Half Marathon), 10K, 5K
The 2008 race was part of Sinulog Festival celebrations, focusing on community participation and endurance running.
This event laid the organizational and cultural foundation for what would later become the full Cebu Marathon.
First Full Cebu Marathon
January 10, 2010, Cebu City
Known as “01-10-10,” this marked the first o cial full Cebu Marathon, introducing the 42K distance and establishing Cebu as a marathon destination.
cebu marathon
January 2011, Cebu City
Distance: 42K (Full Marathon), 21K (Half Marathon), 10K, 5K
The Cebu Marathon continued as an annualJanuary event. The race was held a week before the Sinulog Festival, maintaining continuity after the inaugural full marathon.
establishing the tradition
January 2012, Cebu City
The marathon strengthened its place in the Sinulog calendar, attracting more local and visiting runners and building consistency in organization and participation.
January 13, 2013, Cebu City streets
Race results and photos were published online, signaling improved race documentation and wider participation from the Philippine running community.
January 12, 2014, Cebu City streets
This edition focused on better race logistics, finisher medals, and a more festive marathon atmosphere inspired by
international races.
SRP becomes a key route
January 11, 2015, Cebu City &
South Road Properties (SRP)
The inclusion of SRP allowed for faster, flatter sections. Participation increased, with foreign runners joining the event.
January 2016, Cebu City
The marathon continued uninterrupted and set the stage for major route innovations in the following year.
tri-city cebu marathon
January 8, 2017, Cebu City,
Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City
One of the most ambitious editions, featuring a Tri-City route that crossed multiple LGUs, highlighting Cebu’s metropolitan scale.
January 14, 2018, Cebu City
(including Cebu Business Park)
January 13, 2019, Cebu Business Park,
Cebu City
The marathon adopted Cebu Business Park as a central race hub, enhancing logistics, branding, and spectator experience.
January 2022, Cebu City
pandemic-era cebu marathon
January 2021, Limited in-person formats
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Cebu Marathon adapted through virtual runs and modified formats, ensuring the tradition continued despite global challenges.
pre-pandemic milestone
January 12, 2020, Cebu City
(CBP and major city roads)
The last full in-person Cebu Marathon before the pandemic, drawing strong participation across all race categories.
AIA Vitality Cebu Marathon
January 14, 2024, Cebu City
Distance: 42K, 24K, 12K, and 6K
Branded under AIA Vitality, the marathon
emphasized health, wellness, and lifestyle
running while continuing its Sinulog-season tradition.
cclex Landmark edition
January 2023, Cebu City, SM Seaside City Cebu & Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX)
A historic edition featuring CCLEX, the longest bridge in the Philippines, giving runners a scenic and iconic course highlight and SM Seaside City Cebu as the start and finish line.
cebu marathon 2025
January 2025, SM Seaside City Cebu
& Cebu City roads
Distance: 42K, 24K, 12K, and 6K
The largest Cebu Marathon to date, with over 12,000 runners from more than 40 countries, signaling its rise as a globally recognized race and a step toward full international accreditation.
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AIMS-Certified course
January 2025, SM Seaside City Cebu
& Cebu City roads
Distance: 42K, 24K, 12K, and 6K
Now officially AIMS-Certified, our race course meets international standards and is recognized globally, making this the perfect opportunity to set personal records or even qualify for major marathons worldwide.