Why is a Marathon 42.195 Kilometers Long?
Do you ever wonder why a marathon is 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) long, instead of a rounded number like 40-kilometers or even shorter? To answer this, we go back to ancient Greece at around 490 B.C. According to legends, the first event similar to the marathon we know today was...
38th Milo Marathon 2014 Schedule
The 38th Milo Marathon 2014 starts on June 29, 2014 at Baguio City with 17 elimination areas and the Milo National Finals in Manila. Here is the initial schedule for the Milo provincial legs and Milo Marathon Finals. Manila Elims is on July 27. Start planning your races and...
37th Milo Marathon 2013 Schedule
The 37th Milo Marathon 2013 starts on June 30, 2013 with 17 elimination areas and the Milo National Finals in Manila. Here is the initial schedule for the Milo provincial legs and Milo Marathon Finals. Start planning your races and marathon now. MILO MARATHON SCHEDULE for 2013 Race City...
List of Philippine Marathons 2013
Here’s the consolidated list of Philippine Marathons for 2013. It will surely be a busy year of training and running. I wish I can join each one of them but I think I might limit myself to six marathons for 2013. That’s a crazy number already. Last 2012, I...
PryceGas International Marathon 2012 5/21/42K (CDO)
The PryceGas International Marathon is the biggest running event ever to be staged in Cagayan de Oro City, the City of Golden Friendship and Northern Mindanao on December 2, 2012 Sunday at the Pryce Gardens. Runners from all over the archipelago, international athletes and enthusiasts are invited. This event will have a festive...
36th Milo Marathon 2012 Schedule
The 36th Milo Marathon 2012 starts on July 1, 2012 with 17 elimination areas and the Milo National Finals in Manila. Here is the initial schedule for the Milo provincial legs and Milo Marathon Finals.Start planning your races and marathon now. Thanks to Coach Frunk for sending us the...
La Union Ku Ikaika Marathon 3/5/10/21/42K (La Union)
La Union Ku Ikaika Marathon will be held on May 19, 2012 at San Juan, La Union. The La Union ku ikaika Marathon (only the strong will endure) was inspired by the Ku Ikaika Challenge of Hawaii – The most prestigious Surfing Event in America. Much like in Ku...
Kawasan Falls Marathon KFM 2012 21/42K (Cebu)
Kawasan Falls Marathon 2012 will be held on May 20, 2012 in Badian, Cebu. This is one of the scenic marathons in the Philippines which takes you to a breath taking sights in Badian, Cebu. The route is 85% coastal and scenic on paved road. The first 1.5K is...
Milo Marathon 2012 Manila will be on July 2012
Finally, I have the date for the 36th Milo Marathon 2012 Elims in Manila. Unfortunately, I cannot divulge the details yet. Although all I can say is that it will be on July 2012. I am training for this one and would love to get a sub-5 hour marathon....
Milo Marathon 2011 National Finals 3/5/10/21/42K (SM MOA)
The 35th Milo Marathon National Finals will be held on December 11, 2011 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. The best of the best marathoners in the country will once again compete for the top prize in this annual event. There will be 5 race categories 3k, 5K,...