The UP SCINTILLA JURIS (UPSJ) is organizing the UPSJ Rise UP Run 2026, an open to pubic fundraising fun run happening on January 18, 2026, at the UP Diliman Academic Oval. The event aims to raise funds for the UP Track and Field Team, helping student-athletes with nutrition, training, and competition expenses. Reviving a tradition first held in 1985, the initiative reflects UPSJ\u2019s long-standing commitment to the UP community\u2014supporting projects that range from donating trash bins and building campus facilities to providing scholarships and student aid. <\/p>\n
The UP SCINTILLA JURIS (UPSJ) is organizing the UPSJ Rise UP Run 2026, a fundraising fun run scheduled for January 18, 2026, at the UP Diliman campus. The event aims to generate funds for the UP Track and Field Team \u2014 one of the university\u2019s most dedicated yet underfunded athletic groups \u2014 as well as other initiatives that benefit the UP community.<\/p>\n
While fun runs have become increasingly commercialized across the country, Rise UP Run returns to the sport\u2019s original spirit of bayanihan. The event echoes a similar UPSJ-led fundraiser held in 1985, reaffirming the organization\u2019s commitment to using collective effort to uplift students and strengthen university programs.<\/p>\n
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, recreational running remains one of the fastest-growing sports nationwide, particularly among young professionals and university students. UPSJ hopes to channel this momentum toward a purpose-driven cause that empowers student-athletes to focus on their training and education rather than financial strain.<\/p>\n
\u201cUPSJ has always been an active supporter of the Isko community \u2014 from donating trash bins around the campus to building facilities and funding scholarships,\u201d said Engr Joseph Martin P Perez, President of UPSJ. \u201cThrough the Rise UP Run, we aim to sustain that legacy by rallying runners and supporters around our student-athletes who bring pride to the university.\u201d<\/p>\n
Members of the UP Track and Field Team shared how such efforts directly impact their development. \u201cThe organization helps us with nutrition and supplements that are essential for performance athletes,\u201d said Shane, one of the team\u2019s sprinters. High jumper Lawrence added, \u201cSa probinsya mahirap lang buhay namin, kaya thankful ako sa support ng UPSJ. Nakakapag-focus ako sa training, kaya ginagawa ko talaga ang best ko.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond this year\u2019s event, UPSJ continues to fund community projects within the university \u2014 from campus upkeep to student assistance programs \u2014 reinforcing a culture of service and solidarity within the UP system.<\/p>\n
The UPSJ Rise UP Run 2026 extends this tradition by bringing together runners, alumni, and supporters for a cause that celebrates discipline, perseverance, and the Filipino athlete\u2019s fighting spirit.<\/p>\n
The event will feature 3K, 5K, and 10K categories open to all fitness levels. Proceeds will directly benefit the UP Track and Field Team\u2019s nutrition, training, and competition needs.<\/p>\n
The UPSJ Rise UP Run 2026 will take place on January 18, 2026, at the UP Diliman Academic Oval. Click the link below to register!<\/p>\n