McDonald's Stripes Run 2026 - Clark (Purple Edition)

McDonald's Stripes Run 2026 – Clark (Purple Edition) is the Saturday, 7 November 2026 Pampanga stage of McDonald's Philippines' nationwide charity fun-run series. The 15th-anniversary programme also visits Cebu on 15 November, Davao on 29 November and Metro Manila on 6 December. This listing is for the Clark race only, not one of those other cities.

Where and when to go

The organiser's official Clark Race Roster event page advertises an overall event time of 03:00 Philippine time (PHT, UTC+8) on 7 November. The official race FAQ identifies the race venue as Mimosa Event Grounds, Clark, Pampanga, whereas the ticket page's map link displays the more general Clark Avenue. Follow the final participant guide for your actual assembly gate, parking and route. The map pin on this calendar is approximate to the Mimosa/Clark area, not a surveyed start line. The 03:00 time is the registration listing's overall event time, not proof of the 1K, 3K, 5K or 10K category flag-offs; these should be checked in the issued race guide.

Distances and participation formats

The organiser's 2026 information advertises 1K, 3K, 5K and 10K race options, including 3K Family Stripes (a group of four: two adults and two children), and a dedicated 1K Fur Stripes category for runners participating with dogs, where offered for this city. The exact Clark-specific category inventory and fees should be checked on the live Race Roster checkout rather than copied from the Manila event, which has additional and potentially different options. Some nationwide FAQs use category examples that may not apply to every leg.

Children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Family Stripes format has separate group eligibility rules. Dogs are only permitted in their designated Fur Stripes category, must remain leashed, and require up-to-date vaccination evidence or veterinary clearance; pets are not allowed in ordinary race categories. Check availability and regulations before paying.

Charity purpose and race-day experience

This Purple Edition supports Ronald McDonald House Charities Philippines and its programmes for children and their families. The event is a fundraising run with family participation rather than a formally chip-timed road championship. According to the official FAQ, no timing chips are fitted, although organisers will recognise leading male and female finishers in specified categories. Participants receive an official dri-fit race shirt, race socks, bib, route information and race-kit items. A breakfast meal, finisher's token or medal and race-village giveaways are advertised for eligible participants; the breakfast and finisher items are distributed on race day, not automatically shipped with the kit. Follow the specific terms and finish requirements of your category. The organiser advertises a baggage area, changing tents and portable toilets, and may implement route-related road closures.

Registration and race-kit arrangements — important checks

Online registration began 25 September 2026 and continues while places remain available. The organiser states no race-day registration, and entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Accepted checkout payment methods are GCash, GrabPay, and debit or credit card; processing and courier costs may apply. Registration confirmation arrives through Race Roster. Contact mcdostripesrun@runrio.com if you do not receive confirmation.

Important edition-specific collection warning: The current FAQ includes nationwide language about courier delivery in November, and a 5 December unclaimed-kit collection that plainly relates to the Manila finale. Do not assume that the Manila collection provision or a November courier estimate works for Clark's earlier 7 November race. Ask the organiser to confirm the Clark-specific kit delivery or collection instructions and any last cut-off before travelling. No precise Clark-specific registration closing hour or kit-collection point has been independently verified. Bring your confirmation and valid ID, wear the organiser-issued shirt when required, and follow updated event communications.

Official sources

Registration and event date: McDonald's Stripes Run 2026 – Clark, Race Roster. Venue, nationwide series, entry conditions, kit details and charity information: organiser FAQ on Race Roster. The Clark venue and published distances are also corroborated by Hammer Nutrition Philippines' current-event calendar. Organiser: RUNRIO, McDonald's Philippines. The source material has contradictory or city-generic statements about delivery and the location link; these are described rather than guessed.