Sponsors
List in progress.
Forty-two kilometers.One meaningful journey.
Registration closed
“Very organized event from start to finish.”2025 participant
“Fun and challenging. Aid stations were so great.”2025 participant
“Great run experience! 💯”2025 participant
“The event was well-organized and went smoothly from start to finish.”2025 participant
Countdown to the start
Countdown loading.
Race at a Glance
42KMFull Marathon
October 18, 2026Race Date
12:00 MidnightStart Time
Naga CityBicol
₱1,499Registration Fee
200Target Capacity
What is Forty Two for Maya?
A personal tribute that found a wider road.
Forty Two for Maya is a purpose-led 42KM road marathon in Naga City, Bicol, scheduled for October 18, 2026. A personal tribute grew into a community race for first-time and experienced marathoners, each carrying a reason of their own.
Read the race story
Why this race
12 Reasons This 42K Is Worth the Journey
- 01
A welcoming first marathon
First-time marathoners are welcome. Previous experience is not required.
- 02
A real 42KM challenge
The full distance asks for patience, preparation, and purpose.
- 03
Community on the road
Runners and volunteers carry the long night together.
- 04
A clear night into morning
No intermediate cutoff point. The race begins at 12:00 midnight, and all runners must finish before breakfast.
- 05
Midnight to breakfast
Start in darkness and finish with a community breakfast.
- 06
Authentic Bicol roads
Experience the long road through Naga City, Bicol.
- 07
A reason bigger than pace
Carry a loved one, promise, purpose, or personal reason.
- 08
A target capacity of 200 participants
A deliberately small field keeps the journey personal.
- 09
Hydration and nutrition support
Confirmed race support helps runners manage the full distance.
- 10
Support for every runner
The road welcomes different histories, goals, and finishing times.
- 11
A destination-worthy weekend
Make Bicol part of the journey, not only the finish.
- 12
Becoming a MAYAthoner
Join a community identity built through shared endurance.
Race details
Know what the night asks of you.
01
Entry
Opened May 1, 2026 · Closed September 18, 2026, 11:59 PM PHT · No further extension
02
Readiness
Medical clearance · ID · waiver · mandatory gear
03
The window
No intermediate cutoff point. The race begins at 12:00 midnight, and all runners must finish before breakfast.
Confirmed with your race entry
- Official race bib
- Timing service
- Race singlet or shirt
- Finisher medal
- Hydration and nutrition support
- Race photographs
- Post-race refreshments
- Community breakfast
Your first 42KM can begin here
Serious does not have to mean out of reach.
First-time marathoners are welcome. Previous marathon experience is not required.
Start with the first-time runner guide42
kilometers of patient work
42KM Preparation Guide
Your Road to 42K
- 01Foundation
- 02Build
- 03Specific practice
- 04Taper
Route & travel
Understand the route summary. Watch for the detailed course map.
Official 2026 race route · 42.05 KM
Download the official GPX before race night.
The route is Naga City, Camarines Sur to Calabanga, Camarines Sur, then back to Naga City. Start and finish venue: Agua Vista Resort, Naga City. Load the GPX on your watch or phone before arriving.
Loading official race route…
Official 2026 race route · OpenRunner 22375683
Travelling to Bicol?
Start at Agua Vista Resort, Naga City. Take a direct bus to Naga, or fly to Bicol International Airport and continue by Naga-bound van or bus.
Read travel guidance →Voices from the Road
What runners remember is how the road felt.
01“Very organized event from start to finish.”
2025 participant
02“Fun and challenging. Aid stations were so great.”
2025 participant
03“Great run experience! 💯”
2025 participant
04“The event was well-organized and went smoothly from start to finish.”
2025 participant
05“It was fun.”
2025 participant
06“Great experience!”
2025 participant
Scenes from the road
A race told in real moments.
The Community Behind Every Kilometer
No marathon is carried by runners alone.
Crew Volunteers
Race operations.
Aid Station Volunteers
Hydration, nutrition, encouragement.
Official Updates
Confirmed information, in one place.
Confirmed
Registration closed
Closed September 18, 2026, 11:59 PM PHT · No further extension
Confirmed
Midnight start confirmed
October 18, 2026 · 12:00 midnight · No intermediate cutoff point. The race begins at 12:00 midnight, and all runners must finish before breakfast.
Confirmed
Start and finish venue confirmed
Agua Vista Resort, Naga City is both the start and finish venue. The public route runs from Naga City to Calabanga and back to Naga City.
The road begins before the start line.
Bring your reason.
Prepare for the distance.
October 18, 2026 · Naga City, Bicol · Target capacity: 200 participants
Registration closed
Registration and payment closed on September 18, 2026, 11:59 PM PHT. No further extension.