EastWest Dream Run 2026 draws nearly 7,000 dreamers for Manila kickoff

Elite runners, families, friends, and fur-babies came together for a celebration of health, wellness, and chasing dreams

Nearly 7,000 runners, families, friends, and fur-babies gathered at the Filinvest Event Grounds for EastWest Dream Run 2026 Manila leg—the first of the four-leg series organized by RUNRIO. The event turned the venue into a vibrant celebration of movement, community, and the pursuit of dreams through health and wellness.

Now in its second year, the event drew participants across the 21K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and 1K Dog Run categories, with both the 21K and 5K races selling out ahead of race day. From serious runners chasing podium finishes and personal bests to families and friends enjoying an active weekend together, the event showcased the many ways Filipinos are prioritizing healthier lifestyles and striving toward personal goals.

EastWest Dream Run Manila Nears, Runners Urged to Register Now

Thousands of runners set to take over Filinvest City, Alabang on August 2

Filinvest City in Alabang is set to come alive on August 2 as thousands of runners gather for the EastWest Dream Run Manila. With less than two weeks to go before the event, those who have yet to sign up are encouraged to register now.

The Manila event marks the opening leg of the EastWest Dream Run 2026, which expands to four cities this year following a successful 2025 debut that drew around 14,000 runners, dreamers, and families from Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

Dreams Are Worth Running For: EastWest Dream Run Returns for Its Second Year

The first EastWest Dream Run in 2025 brought together around 14,000 runners nationwide

Launched in 2025 as part of EastWest's 30th Anniversary celebration, the inaugural EastWest Dream Run brought together around 14,000 runners, dreamers, and families nationwide. Building on that momentum, the EastWest Dream Run returns in 2026, inviting Filipinos once again to lace up, show up, and run for their dreams.

In partnership with RUNRIO, one of the country's leading race organizers, EastWest is bringing the EastWest Dream Run to four cities in 2026—Manila, Clark, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro. Expanding beyond last year's three-city run, the addition of Clark, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro allows the event to reach more communities and welcome more Filipinos into a movement that encourages people to run for their dreams while celebrating fitness, personal milestones, aspirations, and everyday victories that make every journey meaningful.

Dreams Are Worth Running For: EastWest Dream Run Returns for Its Second Year

The first EastWest Dream Run in 2025 brought together around 14,000 runners nationwide

Launched in 2025 as part of EastWest's 30th Anniversary celebration, the inaugural EastWest Dream Run brought together around 14,000 runners, dreamers, and families nationwide. Building on that momentum, the EastWest Dream Run returns in 2026, inviting Filipinos once again to lace up, show up, and run for their dreams.

Final Leg of the EastWest Dream Run Set for Manila

EastWest officially kicked off the final leg of the Dream Run 2025 with a media launch in Makati City. Set for June 15, 2025 at Filinvest City, Alabang, the run marks the last stop in a three-city series marking EastWest’s 30th Anniversary and the Filinvest Group’s 70th year. The venue, Filinvest City, is part of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), the same diversified group to which EastWest belongs.

The EastWest Milers, the Bank’s official running club made up of employees from various teams and fitness levels, joined the launch. Carrying the shared spirit of the EastWest Dream Run, they led warm-up drills for members of the press and brought energy to the gathering ahead of race day.