More than 10,000 runners filled the streets of San Antonio, Zambales, on Sunday, 11 October, for a fun run backing the West Philippine Sea. The event rallied support for coastal communities whose livelihoods rest on those waters. Organisers spelled out the goal: push the West Philippine Sea issue deeper into public awareness. They also wanted to stress the importance of protecting the country's maritime domain and its marine resources. San Antonio sits on a coastline that faces directly onto the contested waters, giving the run a pointed local significance. The turnout was one of the larger showings for a cause-driven run in the province. For many participants, finishing the course mattered less than making the point that the fishing grounds and reefs out at sea are worth defending.