Looking for something else to do on weekends? Why not join a fun run instead? Aside from keeping you in shape, it’s also an avenue to get involved in charitable works as some fun runs are organized for the benefit of non-profit organizations.

Pinoy Fitness Kasama Run 2019 – August 4

Join the biggest and happiest buddy run in the country! Time to grab your running buddy and be a finisher together!

Venue – SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

Registration Fees:

Registration fee is inclusive of a race bib, timing chip, race shirt, and finisher’s medal for all categories. In addition, 16K participants gets Pinoy Fitness' limited edition cotton “Walang Iwanan” finisher shirt by Walker Philippines.

In-store registration is on-going until July 28 at GNC stores in Trinoma, Megamall, SM Aura, Glorietta, SM Mall of Asia, and Alabang Town Center. You can also register online here.

For more details and inquiries, visit Pinoy Fitness’ Facebook page.

Skechers Performance Run – August 11

Mark your calendars because Skechers performance is bringing back Skechers Performance Run this year!

Venue – SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Registration Fees:

Registration fee for 3K and 5K is inclusive of a race bib, race shirt (walkathon shirt for 3K), finisher's bag, raffle stub, and finisher's medal (except for 3K). Registration fee for 10K and 21K is inclusive of a race shirt, race bib, RFID timing chip, finisher's medal, finisher's bag, raffle stab, and 21K finisher's shirt (for 21K participants only).

In-store registration is on-going at Skechers stores in Festival Mall Alabang, SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta, Trinoma, and Market! Market! You can also register online here.

For more details and inquiries, visit Skechers Performance Philippines’ Facebook page.

Sesame Street Run – August 17

This is not just any run, but a 5km fun run to celebrate 50 years of Sesame Street and counting! Join Big Bird, Elmo, and the gang as they kick start the tour in the Philippines. It's the world's first Sesame Street Run Tour and the fun continues as the tour goes to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Venue – SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Registration Fees:

Registration fee includes a race bib, dri-fit shirt, finisher’s medal, and e-certificate. To know more inclusions per category, visit Sesame Street Run’s website.

For more details and inquiries, visit Sesame Street Run’s Facebook page.

CM Challenge Manila – August 18

Run, jump, and have fun at the biggest obstacle run in the country! Join Color Manila and conquer the obstacles in full colors together with your friends. Distances: 3K, 5K, 10K.

Venue – SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Registration Fees:

In-store registration is on-going at RUNNR stores in Trinoma, Alabang Town Center, Bonifacio High Street; and at Toby's Sports branches in Glorietta 2, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Megamall. You can also register online here.

For more details and inquiries, visit Color Manila’s Facebook page.

Crazy Run 24-Hour Endurance Run – August 31

Crazy Endurance Run is a road running endurance event for runners. The event is open to aspiring ultra-marathoners, ultra-marathoners and endurance runners.

It’s an inaugural 8, 12 and 24 Hours Endurance Running Race around 2.8 kms loop inside Intramuros Walled City in Manila.

Venue – Intramuros Manila

For registration details and inquiries, visit Crazy 24 & 32-Hour Run’s Facebook page.

Air Run 2019 – September 15

Air Run Edition is the third leg of Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2019. This is a fun run that creates Global warming awareness, promote health and wellness and saving mother earth by all simple ways. Some of the proceeds will help Haribon Foundation.

Venue – Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex, Pasay City

Registration Fees:

In-store registration is on-going at Garmin stores in SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, Alabang Town Center, Glorietta 5, SM Mall of Asia, and Uptown Mall.

For more details and inquiries, visit Takbo Para sa Kalikasan’s Facebook page.

Runrio Trilogy Marathon – September 22

The Runrio Trilogy is a running series that highlights progression running leading to a full marathon. It caters to those who want to finish their first 42K with the aim of performing better at each leg. Now on its 9th year Runrio Trilogy is considered the premier running series in the country today.

Venue – SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

Registration Fees:

Registration fee includes singlet, race finisher's shirt, finisher's medal, and drawstring bag. You may register online here.

For more details and inquiries, visit Runrio Events’ Facebook page.

Earth Run 2019 – November 24

Earth Run Edition is the 4th and last leg of Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2019. This is the event’s 2nd year and they encourage runners to be more pro-active and participate on the plogging activity (eco-friendly work out). Proceeds of the fun run will go to Haribon Foundation.

Venue – Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex, Pasay City

Registration Fees:

In-store registration is on-going at Garmin stores in SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, Alabang Town Center, Glorietta 5, SM Mall of Asia, and Uptown Mall.

Visit Takbo Para sa Kalikasan’s Facebook page for more details and inquiries.

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What fun run are you joining this year? Let us know in the comments section!

Cover images grabbed from Skechers Performance Philippines' and Color Manila's Facebook page.