Gilbert Muge and Edna Magtubo starred anew in the Makati leg of the Rexona 10 Miler Series 2026 on Sunday at Ayala Triangle Gardens. The Kenyan Muge has been stellar anew ruling the men’s 16K, crossing the finish line in 53 minutes and 51 seconds ahead of Ritchie Estampador (54:21) and Jay Fernandez (1:00:03). Magtubo likewise came out on top in the women’s 16K, clocking in at 1:04:32,  besting second placer Purity Serem (1:06:43) and Meljoy Gonzales (1:10:37). Follow us on our social media Facebook: @tribunephl Youtube: @dailytribuneph Twitter: @tribunephl Instagram: @dailytribuneph TikTok: @dailytribuneofficial

Elite runners Gilbert Muge of Kenya and Edna Magtubo of the Philippines ruled the Makati leg of the 10 Miler Series held Sunday at the Ayala Triangle Gardens. Muge clocked 53:51 to rule the men’s 16K, followed by Ritchie Estampador in 54:21 and Jay Fernandez in 1:00:03. Magtubo, meanwhile, topped the women’s 16K with a time of 1:04:32, followed by Purity Serem in 1:06:43 and Meljoy Gonzales in 1:10:37. Fritz Operio (33:39) and Mary Rose Frias (41:33) ruled their respective divisions in the 10K race, while Michael James Jongoy (16:37) and Melody Lantad (22:50) were the top finishers in the 5K divisions.

MANILA, Philippines — Gilbert Muge and Edna Magtubo starred anew in the Makati leg of the Rexona 10 Miler Series 2026 on Sunday at the Ayala Triangle Gardens. The Kenyan Muge has been stellar anew ruling the men’s 16K, crossing the finish line in 53:51 ahead of Ritchie Estampador (54:21) and Jay Fernandez (1:00:03).

MANILA — Gilbert Muge and Edna Magtubo once again ruled their respective fields as the Rexona 10 Miler Series 2026 made its way to Makati on Sunday at the Ayala Triangle Gardens. Muge topped the men’s 16K race in 53:51, finishing ahead of Ritchie Estampador (54:21) and Jay Fernandez (1:00:03). Magtubo likewise dominated the women’s 16K, clocking 1:04:32 to beat Purity Serem (1:06:43) and Meljoy Gonzales (1:10:37).

Ricky Organiza and Pamela Bundotich ruled the third Manila leg of the Trilogy Run Asia, held last Sunday at the Mall of Asia Grounds. Organiza clocked 1:53:14 to rule the men’s 32K race, followed by Kenyan Gilbert Muge, who finished second by a hairline. Edsel Moral, meanwhile, clocked 1:55:44 to finish third. Bundotich, on the other hand, had a time of 2:13:20 in the women’s 32K, followed by Jessa Mae Roda (2:15:23) and Purity Serem (2:15:51). In the men’s 21K, Ritchie Estampador had a time of 1:21:09, while James Kevin Cruz (1:21:10) and Sean Ken Garcia (1:30:57) completed the podium.

RICKY Organiza and Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich braved the rains and emerged victorious in the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 – Manila Leg 3 last Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Organiza finally pulled it through in the men’s 32K after clocking in at 1:53:14, redeeming himself after finishing third in the 16K race back in Leg 1. He finally got the better of Kenyan Gilbert Muge, whom he narrowly beat after recording the same time of 1:53:14, while Edsel Moral finished third in 1:55:44. Bundotich, meanwhile, ran away with the women’s 32K crown in 2:13:20, besting Jessa Mae Roda (2:15:23) and fellow Kenyan Purity Serem (2:15:51) in this race which had Santé Barley as title sponsor, RUNRIO as race organizer Gatorade as official sports drink, and Cristalino Spring as officialGil hydration partner.

EVEN the rains and inclement weather failed to stop Ricky Organiza and Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich from ruling the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia-Manila Leg 3 over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Organiza finally hit pay dirt in the men’s 32K after checking in at 1:53:14, redeeming himself after ending up third in the 16K race back in the opening leg. He also got one over Kenyan Gilbert Muge, who he narrowly beat after submitting the same time of 1:53:14.

EVEN the wet weather fails to slow runners in Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia Manila Leg 3. Ricky Organiza and Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich emerged as the top finishers in the 32KM division, turning in strong performances despite the wet and gloomy conditions at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. Organiza ruled the men’s 32KM after clocking 1:53:14, with Gilbert Muge also posting 1:53:14 for second place. Edsel Moral completed the podium in 1:55:44.

MANILA — Ricky Organiza and Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich braved the rains and emerged victorious in the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 – Manila Leg 3 last Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Organiza finally pulled it through in the men’s 32K after clocking in at 1:53:14, redeeming himself after finishing third in the 16K race back in Leg 1. He finally got the better of Kenyan Gilbert Muge, who he narrowly beat after recording the same time of 1:53:14, while Edsel Moral finished third in 1:55:44.

Ricky Organiza and Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich braved the rains and emerged victorious in the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026-Manila Leg 3 last Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Organiza finally pulled it through in the men’s 32K after clocking in at one hour, 53 minutes and 14 seconds, redeeming himself after finishing third in the 16K race back in Leg 1. He finally got the better of Kenyan Gilbert Muge, who he narrowly beat after recording the same time of 1:53:14, while Edsel Moral finished third in 1:55:44. Bundotich, meanwhile, ran away with the women’s 32K crown in 2:13:20, besting Jessa Mae Roda (2:15:23) and fellow Kenyan Purity Serem (2:15:51) in this race which had Santé Barley as title sponsor, RUNRIO as race organizer Gatorade as official sports drink, and Cristalino Spring as officialGil hydration partner.

MANILA, Philippines — Ricky Organiza and Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich braved the rains and emerged victorious in the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 – Manila Leg 3 last Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Organiza finally pulled it through in the men’s 32K after clocking in at 1:53:14, redeeming himself after finishing third in the 16K race back in Leg 1. He finally got the better of Kenyan Gilbert Muge, who he narrowly beat after recording the same time of 1:53:14, while Edsel Moral finished third in 1:55:44.

The surging popularity of fun runs and marathons across the country has given rise to a new phenomenon that’s helping drive tourism: the ‘run-cation’. The running craze has been a boon for various industries, as shoe companies and sportswear outfits, among others, scramble to meet increasing demand for their products from an ever-growing market of runners. Yet there’s another industry that’s been reaping the benefits from these massive fun runs and marathons, especially now that the events have been moving outside of Metro Manila and attracting both local and foreign visitors.

OVER 10,000 runners joined in the fun for the Mercury Drug Suki DASH 2026 on Sunday at Filinvest City Alabang. And it was Greco Olivan and Maricar Camacho who led the field, as Mercury Drug continued its commitment to promoting health and wellness, this time through running. Olivan topped the men’s 10K division after crossing the finish line in 35 minutes and 16 seconds, in front of Steven Sta. Ana (39:36) and Marcus Ralph Penaranda (40:03).

OVER 10,000 runners joined in the fun for the Mercury Drug Suki DASH 2026 on Sunday at Filinvest City Alabang. And it was Greco Olivan and Maricar Camacho who led the field as Mercury Drug continued its commitment to promoting health and wellness, this time through running. Olivan topped the men’s 10K division after crossing the finish line in 35 minutes and 16 seconds, in front of Steven Sta. Ana (39:36) and Marcus Ralph Penaranda (40:03). Camacho, meanwhile, ruled the women’s 10K race in 42 minutes and eight seconds, followed by Pauline Kaye Escuro (46:49) and Mary Joys San Juan (47:19).

Greco Olivan and Maricar Camacho ruled the Mercury Drug Suki DASH last Sunday, outlasting over 10,000 runners at Filinvest City Alabang. Olivan dominated the men’s 10K race, crossing the finish line in 35 minutes and 16 seconds to lead Steven Sta. Ana, who clocked 39:36, and Marcus Ralph Penaranda, who finished in 40:03.

MANILA — More than 10,000 runners took part in the Mercury Drug Suki DASH 2026 on Sunday at Filinvest City Alabang, turning the event into a celebration of health, wellness, and community. Leading the field were Greco Olivan and Maricar Camacho, who topped the men’s and women’s 10K divisions, respectively, as Mercury Drug continued its commitment to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through running. Olivan crossed the finish line in 35 minutes and 16 seconds to win the men’s 10K, ahead of Steven Sta. Ana (39:36) and Marcus Ralph Penaranda (40:03).

MANILA, Philippines — Over 10,000 runners joined in the fun for the Mercury Drug Suki Dash 2026 on Sunday at Filinvest City Alabang. And it was Greco Olivan and Maricar Camacho who led the field as Mercury Drug continued its commitment to promoting health and wellness, this time through running. Olivan topped the men’s 10K division after crossing the finish line in 35 minutes and 16 seconds, in front of Steven Sta. Ana (39:36) and Marcus Ralph Penaranda (40:03). Camacho, meanwhile, ruled the women’s 10K race in 42 minutes and eight seconds, followed by Pauline Kaye Escuro (46:49) and Mary Joys San Juan (47:19).

CLARK — Gilbert Muge and Edna Magtubo ran away with the crown in the PUMA Clark City Half Marathon 2026, leading a strong field of runners last Sunday at the Filinvest Mimosa at the Clark Freeport Zone. Muge topped the men’s 21K race after clocking in at one hour, nine minutes, and 23 seconds, pulling away from Edwin Kiptoo (1:11:55) and James Kevin Cruz (1:12:02). Magtubo, meanwhile, was the fastest among the women, timing in at 1:21:00, with Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich (1:24:13) and Arlyn Joyce Akangan (1:28:08) making the podium.

Elite runners Gilbert Muge and Edna Magtubo ruled the 21K races of the Clark City Half Marathon held on August 23 at Filinvest Mimosa in the Clark Freeport Zone. Muge clocked 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 23 seconds to win the men’s 21K, pulling away from Edwin Kiptoo (1:11:55) and James Kevin Cruz (1:12:02). Magtubo, meanwhile, topped the women’s 21K in 1:21:00, followed by Pamela Chepkoech Bundotich (1:24:13) and Arlyn Joyce Akangan (1:28:08). Alfrence Braza topped the men’s 10K in 33:24, followed by Junel Gobotia (34:04) and Bong Sentillas (34:12). Jessa Mae Roda led the women’s 10K in 46:48, with Pauline Abril-Tabiara (51:43) and Leira Monton (54:36) completing the top three. Read more: More stories: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/ Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/gmanews/

GILBERT Muge and Edna Magtubo ran away with the crown in the PUMA Clark City Half Marathon 2026, leading a strong field of runners last Sunday at the Filinvest Mimosa at the Clark Freeport Zone. Muge topped the men’s 21K race after clocking in at one hour, nine minutes, and 23 seconds, pulling away from Edwin Kiptoo (1:11:55) and James Kevin Cruz (1:12:02).