Gotta run 'em all! Pokémon trainers young and old from across the Philippines gathered today for the much-awaited Pokémon Run 2026sat the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. Thousands of fans, celebrities, and content creators participated on the first day of this immersive experience, while the second one will happen tomorrow, October 4. The Pokémon company collaborated with race organizer RUNRIO for this one-of-a-kind race event. In a statement, RUNRIO explained that this two-day event is not a competitive race. Instead, it encourages every trainer to explore the beauty of the Pokémon world. Part of the statement read, “Instead of racing against the clock, runners are invited to enjoy a fun-filled 5KM journey through the Pokémon world, exploring iconic regions, discovering exciting surprises and creating unforgettable memories.” READ: Celebs, content creators, and trainers gather at Pokémon anniversary kick off Check out what happened in the immersive Pokémon Run in this gallery.