BUILDING on the momentum of an inaugural event that brought together 14,000 runners nationwide, EastWest is bringing back the Dream Run in 2026.
In partnership with RUNRIO, EastWest is expanding the event to a total of four cities, with Clark, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro joining Manila 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.
The Manila leg will take place on August 2, 2026, at Filinvest City in Alabang, while the Clark leg is scheduled for August 30, 2026 at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Events Grounds. Together, the two races will welcome runners of all ages and experience levels to be part of a growing community united by a shared belief: every dream begins with a single step.
Participants may choose from 1K Dog Run, 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K race categories, making the event accessible to everyone - from first-time runners to fur-parents and even seasoned enthusiasts looking for a new challenge.
Runners will also enjoy multiple inclusions and entitlements like the exclusive race bib, race singlet, dog bandana, finisher’s towel, 21K finisher’s shirt, loot bag, and finisher’s medal.
Dream come true
For the Manila leg, runners will make their way through Filinvest City, a green and walkable urban community whose tree-lined roads and open spaces provide an ideal setting for a refreshing and enjoyable race experience.
Following the Manila leg, the EastWest Dream Run heads to Clark, where the celebration of fitness, community, and personal achievement continues, giving more runners the chance to be part of an experience that encourages them to keep pursuing their goals, one step at a time.
“At EastWest, we believe that dreams come in many forms. For some, it's owning a home, starting a business, or securing a brighter future for their family. For others, it's crossing a finish line they once thought was out of reach,” said Martin Reyes, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer.
“Beyond making banking easier for Filipinos, we aim to support them in every step of their journey. The EastWest Dream Run reflects that same spirit of moving forward with purpose. We're excited to welcome runners once again, as we celebrate the journeys, milestones, and aspirations that connect us all.”
RUNRIO founder Rio de la Cruz, for his part, shared his enthusiasm for the event's return.
“The response to the inaugural EastWest Dream Run showed how much people value events that bring together fitness, community, and personal achievement. We're excited to continue that journey this year and create another memorable race experience for runners of all backgrounds and abilities,” he said.
Beyond the race itself, participants can look forward to a vibrant race village filled with fun activities, interactive booths, exclusive giveaways, and exciting surprises from EastWest's partners and sponsors.
Supporting this year's Dream Run are Filinvest, Quest Plus Conference Center (Manila & Clark), Mimosa Estate Plus, Visa, and EastWest Ageas, with more partners expected to join as race day approaches.
Registration for the EastWest Dream Run 2026 is now open at this link.
EastWest cardholders can also enjoy added value when they sign up. Runners who pay using their EastWest Credit Card may receive a PHP 500 rebate with a minimum single-receipt spend of PHP 3,000 on Dream Run registration, as part of an ongoing promo running until October 18, 2026.
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