Keep Going Cebu City Run for a Cause at Plaza Independencia, Cebu City: Sunday, November 15, 2026
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The Cebu City government and Bornwinner stage a run for drug prevention on Sunday, November 15, starting and finishing at Plaza Independencia. Proceeds support a Special Drug Education Center.
The Keep Going Cebu City Run for a Cause will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with historic Plaza Independencia as both the starting and finishing line. It is organized by the Cebu City Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (COSAP) and the advocacy group Bornwinner as part of the city's observance of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week. Organizers are aiming for about 2,500 runners, and registration fees go toward building a Special Drug Education Center.
When and where
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Start and finish: Plaza Independencia, Cebu City
Time: Organizers expect the run to start at 4:00 AM and finish by 6:00 AM (PHT).
As of the last published report, organizers were still securing approvals for the final route and coordinating with the city's Technical Working Group on traffic, roadworks and participant safety. They plan to use one side of each road instead of asking for full road closures, so expect lane restrictions along the route that morning. The final route had not been confirmed in the reports we read.
Distances and fees
| Category | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| 1K | PHP 750 |
| 3K | PHP 850 |
| 5K | PHP 950 |
| 10K | PHP 1,150 |
| Virtual run (any distance, for runners outside Cebu City) | PHP 950 |
Registration includes a statement singlet, an advocacy race bib, a drawstring bag and a finisher's medal. The singlet features Cebu City icons such as Magellan's Cross, the Santo Niño de Cebu image, a traditional jeepney and the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway bridge. Online registration is through the organizers' registration link. Whether slots are still open was not confirmed, so check the link before you plan to join.
What to expect
Runners are invited to write on their advocacy bib what, or who, they are running for. Participation is encouraged from students, young people, sports enthusiasts, people in recovery, the city's 80 barangays and government agencies. A foam party and live performances by Midnasty and run ambassador Jid Durano follow the race.
The run is part of the Keep Going series, which also includes runs in Tabogon, Cebu, and Maribojoc, Bohol. During Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week, COSAP is also holding school and barangay programs, including contests and mental health activities.
Details such as the route, start time and slots may change, so follow the organizers' official channels for updates.
Location
Reference:
The Manila Times: Cebu City fun run supports drug prevention efforts (September 18, 2026)\n\nCebu Online News Press Corps: Keep Going Cebu City Run set Nov. 15 to promote drug prevention (September 12, 2026)\n\nChecked Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT.
