Experience

Midnight focus. Community support. Morning earned.

Real effort, real joy, and the road between.

Why this 42K

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.