Walk Run Roll 2026 successfully gathered around 5,000 participants at UP Diliman on July 26, 2026. The event featured 10K, 5K, and 3K race categories alongside a special 1K category exclusively for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
A Growing Movement for Inclusive Sports
The event, now in its third year, was spearheaded by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in partnership with MILO® Philippines and RunRio . It was organized in observance of National Disability Rights Week, highlighting the collective responsibility to ensure that sports environments are accessible and welcoming to every Filipino .
The name of the event reflects its core philosophy: participants could Walk, Run, or Roll—a dedicated space for wheelchair users and individuals with mobility impairments to fully participate and compete . Gem Tanyag, a national athlete for the Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team and breast cancer survivor, shared how the 2024 edition revived her passion for sports, noting that seeing athletes inspires young PWDs to believe they can also become athletes.
A Fully Accessible Course for All Abilities
The event was meticulously planned to ensure accessibility for all. Para-athletics Coach Joar Calvadores explained that the route was designed with wide roads free of obstacles and stairs, allowing wheelchair users and those on crutches to navigate freely . The organizers prioritized safety and inclusivity across all aspects of the run—from parking to portalets—with accessible signages and marshals who underwent sensitivity training .
The event was expected to gather around 5,000 participants, with an estimated 10-12% being persons with disabilities . PSC Commissioner Walter Torres emphasized the intentional nature of their efforts, stating that "inclusion is intentional," and the agency is committed to upgrading sports facilities nationwide to ensure physical accessibility becomes a practical reality.
