Run or runway? Why not have both? Over 400 female runners gathered last night as Nike The Fort became a run-way. The launch of Nike After Dark Tour (ADT) Collection was celebrated with a fashion-forward running-inspired runway showcase, surprise athlete appearances, and a community run.
Run culture around the world is redefining what it means to dress for running, having performance product merge with style and identity. What she wears to the start line now says as much about her as her finish time: who she is, who she runs with and the community she has made her own.
Nike’s ADT run-way, styled by renowned Filipina stylist Lyn Alumno, was curated with this in mind and hopes to inspire Filipina runners to blur the lines and embrace self-expression through their looks on and off the racecourse. Athletes Pauline Lopez and Kim Mangrobang lead the line up, alongside Nike Run Coaches, pacers and leaders of the run community such as Ashley Cayuca, as well as notable sports personalities such as Filipino volleyball icon Alyssa Valdez and yoga teacher Joanne Villablanca-Veridiano, ultimately showcasing the union of performance and style, while celebrating the Manila community. Some looks went bold in head-to-toe hyper pink. Others mixed and layered for an easy, after-run edge. No two looks were the same, and that was the point.
“My creative vision was centered on identity and on women, because this is a safe space for women like us. The clothes have to adapt to you, the movement has to go with you, and not the other way around. If you wear something uncomfortable, it definitely shows, and of course with running everything has to fit perfectly. It’s about being yourself, and just doing it.” – Lyn Alumno
At the heart of the looks was the Nike After Dark Tour Collection, featuring performance-ready apparel alongside playful lifestyle looks, all designed to help athletes feel confident and comfortable from the start to finish line, and beyond.
The collection features a distinct hyper-pink colorway as the showstopper, mixed with black, grey and white options providing choice for styling bold head-to-toe color block looks, or unique mix and match layering. The generous range of shorts, tights, sports bras, crops, tees, sleeveless, rugby-style pull overs, and hoodies, mean the personalization options are endless.
While the colors offer choice, the bold ADT graphics are instantly recognizable, a nod to the cities of the global tour, connecting all runners as one global community.
To complete the look, Nike’s road running footwear including the Alphafly 4, Pegasus Plus 2, Pegasus 42, Zoom Fly 6, in ADT-specific colorways mean runners won’t only be looking fast, but will be running fast too.
“Before I thought that when I was running, I wasn’t allowed to be all [about] fashion. But now, it’s a fashion statement — you just show up and be yourself! I always go by if you feel good, you look good, you perform good.” — Nike Athlete, Pauline Lopez
After the show, host-creator Silvana Rauch joined Lyn and Ashley on stage to talk about what to wear on race day: how to balance performance, comfort and personal style when you step onto the course on 21 November.
“I started running because I was going through a difficult time in my life. I just wanted to get out, I just wanted to move, clear my head, and feel better. When Just Show Up Club started, I began getting messages from people with love and gratitude, thanking me for building this community. That’s when I realized that this is more than just fitness. It’s bigger than running. Community is so important because a person gains more confidence when you feel supported.” — Ashley Cayuca
“What keeps me coming back to ADT is really the community. I don’t think anybody would stay in a space for a long period of time if you don’t enjoy the people you get to be with. Training with these women just feels amazing. I always go home with a huge smile on my face.” — Silvana Rauch
With ADT Manila race night exactly one month away, the experience was kicked off with a 3km community run led by Nike Run Coaches Ra Teano and Bianca Ramos. The run was a chance to continue to build towards race night performance while also continuing to build connections with other runners. From warm up to cool down, the energy reflected the excitement and sense of community that have come to define the ADT experience in Manila and around the world.
” A non-negotiable: don’t try anything new on race day. We have four weeks to go, so I would recommend trying out different pieces to form your race day fit! This is your opportunity, so try them on as early as now. Find something comfortable. Find something fun that’s going to help inspire and motivate you. It’s all about comfort, reliability, and style.” — Nike Run Coach Ra Teano
The ADT Manila is on November 21, 2026, and slots are all sold out. The run kicks off in the evening at Roxas Boulevard, snaking its way through landmarks such as the National Museum, Jones Bridge, and Intramuros, before finally finishing at the Quirino Grandstand. Can’t be part of the race? You can still come and cheer for the women winning the night from the sidelines, and you can also sign up for the Nike Run Club and download the app to be a part of the Nike running community.
One month to go. Manila, get ready to run with puso.
