BCDA stages Ecozones Color Run Fest to boost tourism, community ties

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• BCDA unveils a four-leg Color Run series across Morong Discovery Park, Camp John Hay, Poro Point, and New Clark City
• The initiative aims to promote sports, tourism, and investment by opening BCDA economic zones to more Filipinos
• Registration is now open online and onsite ahead of the July 18 kickoff in Bataan
  
  
  

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is launching the inaugural 2026 BCDA Ecozones Color Run Fest, a four-leg race series designed to combine sports, tourism, and community engagement while showcasing the country's emerging investment and lifestyle destinations.

Organized with Smoke10 Events Management, the race series supports BCDA's efforts to make its economic zones more accessible to the public by encouraging active lifestyles and highlighting their transformation into communities where people can live, work, invest, and thrive.

The big picture

The series opens on July 18 at Morong Discovery Park in Bataan, followed by Camp John Hay in Baguio on Aug. 8, Poro Point Freeport Zone in La Union on Oct. 24, and will conclude at New Clark City in Tarlac on Dec. 5.

Each event is designed to give participants a firsthand look at BCDA developments beyond their role as economic hubs, showcasing natural landscapes, recreational facilities, and local attractions.

"Our ecozones are designed to be places where people can work, invest, compete, and enjoy life. Through the BCDA Ecozones Color Run Fest, we are opening these destinations to more Filipinos and inviting them to experience the vibrant communities we are building," Bases Conversion and Development Authority president and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang said.

"The race series reflects our vision of creating economic zones that support not only economic growth but also healthier, more active, and more connected communities. By bringing people into our destinations, we hope they discover firsthand the opportunities and quality of life these places offer," Bingcang said.

Why it matters

BCDA said in a statement that the initiative aligns with its broader strategy of transforming its developments into destinations that integrate economic activity with tourism, recreation, and community life.

The agency said programs such as the Color Run Fest help make its world-class economic zones more inclusive and meaningful by encouraging greater public participation and awareness.

By the numbers

Participants can register under three categories: 10K for P1,299, 5K for P899, and 3K for P799. Race kits include a bib, with additional items varying by category such as a singlet, finisher shirt, medal, and towel.

Gun start schedules are set at 5:30 a.m. for the 10K, 6:00 a.m. for the 5K, and 6:30 a.m. for the 3K.

Online registration is available through the official race portal, while onsite registration is held every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at Decathlon SM Clark. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma