'Foot soldiers' storm EDSA in historic Manila Marathon (opens original article in a new tab)

The 2026 Manila Marathon saw over 25,000 runners reclaim EDSA for a few hours, with participants overcoming traffic disruptions and personal challenges to complete the race.

• Over 25,000 participants took part in the 2026 Manila Marathon on EDSA.
• Runners reclaimed EDSA for a few hours despite traffic disruptions caused by road closures.
• A single mother, Pamela Antonio, completed her marathon after failing her first attempt four months earlier.