{"id":74009,"date":"2026-05-07T06:48:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T22:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=74009"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T02:51:15","slug":"cebus-biggest-legal-community-led-marathon-is-back-and-its-passing-through-3-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2026\/05\/07\/cebus-biggest-legal-community-led-marathon-is-back-and-its-passing-through-3-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Cebu\u2019s biggest legal community-led marathon is back \u2013 and it\u2019s passing through 3 cities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Runners and fitness enthusiasts are training and gearing up for a bigger and more immersive race experience as the IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon returns in October 2026, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in its fourth year, the marathon \u2014 formerly known as the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu Run \u2014 invites both the legal community and the general public to take part in a race designed to inspire racegoers of all levels. Participants can look forward to new categories, upgraded merchandise, and the much anticipated tri-city route spanning Cebu, Mandaue, and Talisay, offering a dynamic course that challenges participants while showcasing the region.<\/p>\n

Beyond personal milestones, the event continues to champion wellness and social responsibility. This year\u2019s edition expands its impact by supporting new beneficiaries, including street dwellers and young cancer patients, allowing every kilometer run to contribute to meaningful advocacies.<\/p>\n

Connectivity also plays a key role in enhancing the overall race experience, especially for runners who document and share their journeys. Ultramarathoner and content creator Doris Baguio Da\u00f1o, also known as DB Runner, is among those looking forward to the event. \u201cAs a runner and content creator, staying connected during every race is essential. I can\u2019t wait to document my experience and share every moment with my followers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The event is organized by the Young Lawyers Association of Cebu, Inc. (YLAC) in partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), which supports the marathon through its robust 4G and 5G network.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thank Smart for the continued partnership and support. With strong connectivity enhancing communication and safety, participants can fully enjoy this bigger and more exciting edition of our IBP Running Event,\u201d said Atty. Michael Francis Hubahib, Vice President External at YLAC and IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon head organizer.<\/p>\n

Reliable connectivity helps runners stay informed, communicate with loved ones, and capture and share their marathon milestones in real time. Participants can also enjoy exclusive Smart load offers and raffle prizes during the event, adding value to the overall race day experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to once again support this initiative that aligns with our commitment to fostering wellness and community. Smart is excited to be part of the participants\u2019 marathon experience, delivering seamless 5G connectivity that helps keep them informed, engaged, and safe throughout their run,\u201d said Christian So, AVP and Head of National Key Accounts at Smart.<\/p>\n

Registration is open until Aug. 31, 2026. For more information and updates, interested participants may visit the official social media pages of the IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Connectivity also plays a key role in enhancing the overall race experience, especially for runners who document and share their journeys. Ultramarathoner and content creator Doris Baguio Da\u00f1o, also known as DB Runner, is among those looking forward to the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":74010,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[383,96],"class_list":["post-74009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-smart","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74009"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74011,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74009\/revisions\/74011"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}