Eduardo Flores and Myrel Benignos Crowned as 2025 MILO® Marathon King and Queen

 Eduardo Flores and Myrel Benignos Crowned as 2025 MILO® Marathon King and Queen

Iloilo City, Philippines – December 7, 2025 — The country’s biggest and longest-running footrace reached an electrifying finish as the 2025 National MILO® Marathon Finals crowned its newest champions at La Paz Plaza, Iloilo City. Now on its 25th race of the season, the event gathered more than 24,000 runners nationwide and set the tone for the marathon’s highly anticipated 50th anniversary in 2026.

A Proud Moment for Filipino Athletics

![Eduardo Flores and Myrel Benignos proudly hold their championship plaques on the podium at La Paz Plaza, Iloilo City, symbolizing the spirit of grit, discipline, and teamwork that defines the MILO® Marathon.

Meet the 2025 MILO® Marathon King and Queen

This year’s race showcased exceptional talent as two rising stars clinched the top titles:

Eduardo Flores, 27, from General Santos City, delivered an outstanding performance with a time of 2:27:58, earning him the prestigious title of 2025 MILO® Marathon King.

Myrel Benignos, 22, from Negros, made history as the youngest MILO® Marathon Queen, finishing the 42K challenge in 3:15:21.

Both athletes embody the MILO® brand purpose of “nurturing grit, discipline, and teamwork to build champions in sports and in life.” Their inspiring victories reflect years of persistence, passion, and dedication—values that resonate deeply with Filipino runners across the nation.

Continuing a Legacy of Champions

Flores and Benignos follow in the footsteps of Richard Salaño and Christine Hallasgo, the 2024 MILO® Marathon champions who are representing the Philippines at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Their remarkable journey fuels the next generation of athletes to dream bigger and run stronger.

A Race Driven by Purpose and Partnership

The Iloilo leg highlighted seamless collaboration with local government units, race organizers, and safety teams—ensuring a safe, smooth, and meaningful event for over 25,000 participants from Iloilo and beyond.

True to its mission, MILO® continues to champion inclusivity by welcoming runners from all walks of life, including athletes with disabilities. Through its MILO Active Pilipinas programs, the brand remains committed to grassroots sports development and community empowerment.

Looking Ahead: The Road to the Golden Year

As MILO® prepares for its monumental 50th anniversary in 2026, runners can look forward to:

grander race celebrations,

elevated race-day experiences, and

special tributes to athletes, organizers, and communities who have shaped the marathon’s legacy.

With 50 run races slated for next year, the MILO® Marathon remains the nation’s premier running event—continuing its tradition of inspiring Filipinos to lace up, push forward, and champion the values of grit, discipline, and teamwork.