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Jake Ejercito completes marathon in Japan

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Kapamilya actor Jake Ejercito ran a full marathon last February 22 at the Osaka Marathon held in Japan. In his Instagram post, he shared how it was not the race he hoped for but despite that, he earned a personal best. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVLchOPiZbp/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4804084.299999982%2C%22ls%22%3A192487.69999998808%2C%22le%22%3A192491.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1111" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>A full marathon runs for 42.195 kilometers which runners usually prepare for months ahead as it is a strenuous race. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2024/12/3/jake-ejercito-completes-half-marathon-in-cambodia-1528" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Jake Ejercito completes half marathon in Cambodia</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Jake ran for a total of 3 hours and 38 minutes and 20 seconds according to the time he posted–– averaging about 5 minutes and 10 seconds per kilometer. Despite the good time, the Kapamilya actor admitted how he &quot;underestimated the distance” of the race.  </p><div><br/></div><p>“Underestimated the distance. Discipline faded late in the build and the marathon made sure I paid for it. Got ugly, but dug deep and stayed honest,” he wrote.</p><div><br/></div><p>In his post, he shared a glimpse of the race’s course and the time interval between each kilometer he did. He also made sure to pose in front of the finish line as a sign of his achievement in completing the marathon.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Not the race I hoped for. Still a PR, still moving forward,” he shared.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Unexpected kababayan love on course too! Always a different kind of fuel,” he added.</p><div><br/></div><p>Friends and fans of the Kapamilya actor congratulated him in the comment section of his post. Other netizens shared how inspired they are to run and compete as well because of his fitness journey. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2024/11/29/andi-eigenmann-jake-ejercito-celebrate-ellie-s-13th-birthday-in-manila-1044" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ:  Andi Eigenmann, Jake Ejercito celebrate Ellie&#x27;s 13th birthday in Manila</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“INSANITY,” Hannah Pangilinan wrote.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Well done Jake! You are a beast at running,” a fan added.</p><div><br/></div><p>Jake has been sharing his running journey with his followers on social media for quite some time already. Previously, he successfully ran the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon in Cambodia back in 2024. </p><div><br/></div><p>“No legs, all heart! Finally popped that anything-that-has-&#x27;marathon&#x27;-in-it cherry and on the most majestic of courses,” he previously wrote. </p>

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Jake Ejercito completes marathon in Japan: ‘Not the race I hoped for’

Drew Acierto,

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Published February 27, 2026 09:43 AM PHT

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