QC Pride Run Unites Community in Rainbow Colors

Last Saturday night, Tomas Morato Avenue bloomed with every shade of the rainbow as Quezon City’s first-ever Pride Run kicked off Pride Month with a dazzling show of community spirit, athleticism, and queer joy. The streets thundered with the energy of over 3,000 LGBTQIA+ runners and allies, who braved the evening rain not just to clock kilometers, but to celebrate what it truly means to run with pride. As the storm poured blessings from above (hello, divine drama!), the city’s boldest, and most colorful, took off on a five-kilometer route lined with cheers, Pride flags, and confetti that stuck to sneakers and smiles alike.
Quezon City Government

Running for pride, running for unity

The QC Pride Run 2025 was more than just a race; it was a statement. Quezon City, long a trailblazer for LGBTQIA+ rights in the country, pushed the boundaries by transforming Tomas Morato, Timog Avenue, Eugenio Lopez Jr. Drive, Panay Avenue, and Don Alejandro Roces Avenue into a 5KM parade of self-expression. Mayor Joy Belmonte herself laced up and ran alongside drag queens, fitness buffs, allies, lovers, and chosen families, all reveling in spaces designed to be safe, affirming, and welcoming for everyone under the rainbow.

Activism meets athletics

For a modest registration fee, runners got snazzy commemorative singlets, LED wristbands perfect for dancing through raindrops, and finisher’s medals to flaunt (or lend to a cute stranger, no judgment!). But the true prize? The sense of belonging and visibility, felt especially as the route highlighted queer-owned and queer-friendly businesses, reaffirming these venues as vital safe spaces for the community. In a city famed for inclusive governance, this run was both a love letter and a rally: joyously physical, unapologetically political.
The Beat Manila

More than just a fun run

With the crowd chanting “Run with Pride, Run for Pride” and the local government’s support, the event marked a fabulous kick-off for a month full of celebrations, including QC’s much-anticipated Pride gathering at UP Diliman on June 28. The Pride Run was a vivid reminder: the road to equality is a marathon, not a sprint, but when you’re surrounded by community, sequins, and solidarity, every kilometer feels lighter.
ABS-CBN Lifestyle

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So, mga bes, if you missed this year’s Pride Run, mark your calendars for 2026, or better yet, join the next queer-powered event. After all, nothing unites a city like running together, side-by-side, in rainbow colors. Don’t just walk, run with us. Because in Quezon City, Pride is not just a celebration; it’s a movement with fabulous footwork and a whole lot of heart.