Where else can runners hit their fitness goals and become heroes for the environment? GCash Run 2026 returns for another exciting year, welcoming runners of all levels to an impactful event that acts as an eco-movement toward a sustainable future.
Organized as a fun and meaningful run, the event was introduced last year and gathered 12,000 eco-runners at Ayala Avenue. Aside from completing their race distances, participants, together with event sponsors and sustainability partners, helped plant 76,000 trees across 11 hectares in the Negros region. This collective effort demonstrated how large-scale participation in a sustainability-driven fitness event can create measurable environmental impact.
This year, GCash Run is back as registration officially opens for its second edition happening on March 22 at Ayala Avenue. With stronger community engagement and a continued environmental mission, GCash Run 2026 aims to build on the success of its inaugural year.
Run for a cause by signing up via GForest
Each sign-up to the GCash Run contributes to the planting of a grey stilted mangrove tree in Negros Occidental. This initiative is made possible by the South Negros Reforestation Initiative through the long-standing partnership between Silliman University and GCash.
Mangroves play a critical role in environmental protection. They protect coastlines by reducing erosion and storm impact while serving as some of the most effective natural ecosystems for carbon storage. Through this initiative, every registered runner directly supports coastal protection and climate resilience efforts in Negros Occidental.
The initiative, along with GCash Run in general, reflects GCash’s commitment to making sustainable living easier and more accessible for every Filipino. Through GForest, every transaction on the GCash app, from cashing in, sending money, paying bills, buying load, or even taking 20,000 steps a day, earns green energy points. Users can redeem these points to plant virtual trees and contribute to a greener future, making them certified GForest Heroes.
By integrating sustainability into everyday financial transactions and daily movement, GCash and GForest turn routine activities into opportunities for environmental action.
Over 24-million strong
Over 24 million GForest users, or Green Heroes,” have already joined the GCash eco-movement, including participants in the GCash Run. As GCash Run 2026 opens registration via GForest, more individuals are encouraged to take part in this growing sustainability initiative.
Since 2019, GForest and its green heroes have contributed to the planting of 4.2 million trees, reforesting almost 19,000 hectares of land, an area larger than Quezon City. These reforestation efforts have also supported 15,000 farming families, 30% of whom are women. This demonstrates how environmental initiatives can simultaneously promote community development and inclusive growth.
The scale of participation and measurable impact strengthens GCash’s position as a digital platform that supports both financial services and environmental sustainability.
Sustainable Perks and Exclusive Promos for GCash Run 2026
Supporting the environment goes hand-in-hand with GCash’s promotion of sustainability. For GCash Run 2026, runners will receive singlets made from recycled materials. This reinforces the event’s commitment to eco-conscious practices beyond tree planting.
Participants will also enjoy exclusive rewards and discounts tied to the event. EnjoyP100 off until March 22, 2026 by using the code G2RUN2026 (Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-245602 Series of 2025). Meanwhile, enjoy P150 off from February 13-17 by using the code LUVPHFORESTS (DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-248225 Series of 2026). Stay tuned for more exciting discounts.
These limited-time offers provide added value for participants while encouraging early registration and engagement through the GCash app.
A Movement Where Every Step Counts
GCash Run 2026 proves that sustainability does not have to be complicated. With every step and swipe, runners become part of a movement to save the environment. The event brings together fitness, digital innovation, and environmental responsibility in one accessible platform.
It all ties in to how GCash and GForest bloom as effective tools that enable action, where small, simple steps can create real collective impact. By combining community participation, reforestation initiatives, and digital engagement, GCash Run 2026 stands as both a fitness event and a sustainability movement.
Individuals can become a runner and GForest Hero today by signing up for the GCash Run 2026 via GForest. In the GCash app, users can tap GForest, click on the GCash Run card, and register. Learn more about GCash by visiting www.gcash.com.
