Kapamilya actress Kaori Oinuma achieved another personal milestone after successfully completing her first full 42-km marathon..
On her social media page, Kaori reflected on the challenges, lessons, and memorable moments she encountered during the race.
“Finished my first ever 42KM marathon! 🏅🏃♀️ If you’d ask me if I’m happy with my time, I’d honestly have to say... no 🥹😭,” Kaori wrote.
Despite not meeting her target finish time, the actress emphasized that the experience itself made the journey worthwhile.
“For this race, for the past 3 months, so I know I was aiming for more. But experience-wise? Absolutely YES,” she added. “Grabe yung ahon at lusong sa EDSA, and grabe rin yung cramps habang tumatagal yung race. There were moments when I was questioning everything, but somehow I kept moving forward.”
Beyond the accomplishment of crossing the finish line, Kaori said the race became even more meaningful because of the people she encountered along the way.
“What made this race even more memorable were the people along the way,” she said. “To the fellow runners who helped me during the run—thank you. From the sprays, salt candies, ointments, and gels that were generously offered, you helped ease the pain more than you know. 🤗🙏🏻 Running may be an individual sport, but moments like these remind me how supportive the running community is.”
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She also expressed her gratitude to the supporters who stayed along the route late into the night to cheer on participants.
“To all the cheerers who stayed out at EDSA even at 12 midnight just to support and encourage runners—ang laking tulong niyo. Every shout & clap gave me a little extra push when I needed it most.✨,” she stated.
Kaori also thanked her coach, saying: “Coach @jaspertanhueco !!! thank you for helping me get to this start line and finish line. Sana proud ka pa rin sa'kin kahit hindi ko nakuha yung target time ko. HAHAHA 😭.”
Reflecting on her first full marathon, Kaori described the experience as both difficult and unforgettable.
“It was painful. It was humbling. It was memorable.
And despite everything...
I would definitely do it again. 🫶
42.195 KM ✅ First Manila Full Marathon ✅.” she expressed.
Fellow Kapamilya stars were quick to congratulate the actress in the comments section.
It's Showtime host Darren Espanto said, “CRAAAAZY! Congrats!”
Criza Taa also said, “grabe ka talaga ate ko, such an inspo 🤍 congrats ate!!!”
Kaori was among the celebrities who participated in the 2026 Runrio Manila Marathon held on Philippine Independence Day, June 12. Other notable participants included actress-content creator Rica Peralejo, Miss Supranational Asia 2024 Alethea Ambrosio, actor Jon Lucas, and several other public figures.
Ahead of the race, Kaori shared a video compilation documenting her marathon training.
“The anxiety is kicking in, but I can either focus on what's out of my control, or trust the work I've put in to get here,” she wrote in the video.
“Wishing everyone strong legs, a calm mind, and a race worth remembering. Most importantly, don’t forget to enjoy the moment—we’ve worked hard to be here. 🏃♀️💪🏻,” Kaori expressed.