Showing that they were indeed ready, Ritchie Estampador and Maricar Camacho were the fastest in the SpongeBob Run 2026 as the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati was turned into the wonderful world of Bikini Bottom on Sunday. The two stood out in the 12,000-strong sea of yellow runners, topping the 10K race, with Estampador the fastest among the men with a time of 34 minutes and 18 seconds and Camacho clocking in at 42 minutes and 41 seconds to be the best among the women. Behind Estampador in the men’s division were Edgar Lee (34:51) and Neil Maramba (35:04), while trailing Camacho were Jocelyn Elijeran (44:48) and Elena Camu (48:39). “True to what was promised, it was one of the most fun runs we’ve had and we’re glad to share it not just with our usual fitness enthusiasts but also the longtime SpongeBob fans,” said RUNRIO president Rio de la Cruz, who was humbled of the turnout and enjoyed the playful atmosphere of the event inspired by the iconic franchise that also had the support of Paramount and Nickelodeon.

MANILA — Showing that they were indeed ready, Ritchie Estampador and Maricar Camacho were the fastest in the SpongeBob Run 2026 as the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati was turned into the wonderful world of Bikini Bottom on Sunday. The two stood out in the 12,000-strong sea of yellow runners, topping the 10K race, with Estampador the fastest among the men with a time of 34 minutes and 18 seconds and Camacho clocking in at 42 minutes and 41 seconds to be the best among the women. Behind Estampador in the men’s division were Edgar Lee (34:51) and Neil Maramba (35:04), while trailing Camacho were Jocelyn Elijeran (44:48) and Elena Camu (48:39). “True to what was promised, it was one of the most fun runs we’ve had and we’re glad to share it not just with our usual fitness enthusiasts but also the longtime SpongeBob fans,” said RUNRIO president Rio de la Cruz who was humbled of the turnout and enjoyed the playful atmosphere of the event inspired by the iconic franchise that also had the support of Paramount and Nickelodeon. Cavin Vidal also topped the men’s 5K race in 16:52, followed by Kristoffer Troy Sison (18:45) and Edwin Garcia (20:50); while Melody Lantad claimed first place for the women in 21:58, with Michelle Manuel (24:49) and Joana Dres (24:53) rounding out the podium.

MANILA, Philippines — Ritchie Estampador and Maricar Camacho were the fastest in the SpongeBob Run 2026 as the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati was turned into the wonderful world of Bikini Bottom on Sunday. The two stood out in the 12,000-strong sea of yellow runners, topping the 10K race, with Estampador the fastest among the men with a time of 34 minutes and 18 seconds and Camacho clocking in at 42 minutes and 41 seconds to be the best among the women. Behind Estampador in the men’s division were Edgar Lee (34:51) and Neil Maramba (35:04), while trailing Camacho were Jocelyn Elijeran (44:48) and Elena Camu (48:39).

Thousands of runners turned out in force for the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Manila Leg 2, sustaining the series’ strong momentum as Dickiyas Mendioro and Jessa Mae Roda dominated the 21K division on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Mendioro led the men’s 21K race, clocking 1:12:17 to narrowly defeat Ritchie Estampador, who finished in 1:13:48, while Edsel Moral placed third in 1:15:33. Roda paced the women’s field with a winning time of 1:24:04, comfortably ahead of Maricar Camacho (1:30:15) and Eloi Cusi (1:33:41). “We’re happy to sustain the momentum we got from the first leg, and it only sets us up for a more vibrant Leg 3,” said RUNRIO president Rio de la Cruz. In the 10K race, Vincent Arvin Avestruz topped the men’s division in 32:35, followed by Noli Torre (34:26) and Welfred Esporma (36:00). Edna Magtubo ruled the women’s side in 40:43, beating Nicole Diloy (44:56) and Melody Lantad (45:09).

MANILA, Philippines — PUMA Philippines and RUNRIO Inc. officially launched the PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series 2026 at Bridgetowne, The Victor in Pasig City, signaling the return of one of the country’s premier nationwide running events. Now entering its second year, the series continues its mission of uniting runners across the Philippines through six race destinations spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The nationwide circuit will once again feature races in Manila, Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Clark. “We’re delighted to get this series off and running and we’re excited to see the number of runners who are embracing this running revolution,” said RUNRIO general manager Andrew Neri. The Puma Philippine Half Marathon Series is a new nationwide initiative featuring marquee races across key cities in the Philippines, with marathons set in Iloilo, Davao, Cebu, Clark, Cagayan de Oro, and Manila. All races will have 21K, 10K, and 5K categories in every city with runners who can complete all six races having the opportunity to earn the coveted All-City Finisher Medal.

Dickiyas Mendioro and Jessa Mae Roda outran the pack and ruled the 21K division of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Manila Leg 2 on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Mendioro was the fastest among the men as he crossed the finish line in one hour, 12 minutes and 17 seconds narrowly ahead of Ritchie Estampador (1:13:48) and Edsel Moral (1:15:33).

MANILA — Dickiyas Mendioro and Jessa Mae Roda outran the pack and ruled the 21K division of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Manila Leg 2 on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Mendioro was the fastest among the men as he crossed the finish line in 1:12:17, narrowly ahead of Ritchie Estampador (1:13:48) and Edsel Moral (1:15:33). Roda, meanwhile, was the pacesettter among the women as she clocked in at 1:24:04, in front of Maricar Camacho (1:30:15) and Eloi Cusi (1:33:41).

MANILA, Philippines — Dickiyas Mendioro and Jessa Mae Roda outran the pack and ruled the 21K division of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Manila Leg 2 on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Mendioro was the fastest among the men as he crossed the finish line in 1:12:17, narrowly ahead of Ritchie Estampador (1:13:48) and Edsel Moral (1:15:33).

Expect a bigger turnout for RUNRIO Pride Run 2026 co-presented by SM Supermalls and Mogu Mogu. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the country’s biggest and most colorful celebration of inclusivity and self-expression is expanding to two more cities, with the Manila leg at SM Mall of Asia Complex set on 21 June.

MANILA, Philippines — Expect a bigger turnout for RUNRIO Pride Run 2026. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the country’s biggest and most colorful celebration of inclusivity and self-expression is expanding to two more cities, with the Manila leg — co-presented by SM Supermalls and Mogu Mogu — at SM Mall of Asia Complex set on June 21.

An additional 16K race category and the recognition of the fastest runners from the non-binary division will be introduced in the upcoming Pride Run, set for June 21 at the Mall of Asia Complex. The Pride Run is a fun run that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community which coincides with Pride Month. “As the very first major Pride running event in the Philippines, the RUNRIO Pride Run, at this point, is already an institution,” said RUNRIO president Rio de la Cruz. “It is an avenue for runners—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or skill level—to gather in one place for a morning of infectious fun, electrifying energy, and most importantly, community.”

RUNRIO Inc. is breaking gender norms further by launching a non-binary division for its LGBTQ-themed Pride Run 2026. Rio dela Cruz, founder and CEO of RUNRIO Inc., said in the event’s kickoff in Pasay City that the new division is a aimed as a next step towards inclusion in the Philippine running scene.

Roy Laudit and Jessa Mae Roda turned out to have the strongest forces in the first-ever Star Wars Night Run Philippines early Sunday morning at SM Mall of Asia Complex. Laudit was triumphant in the men’s 10K as he clocked 32 minutes and 48 seconds, narrowly edging Ritchie Estampador (33:00) and Vincent Avestruz (33:05) to rule the 15,000-strong empire.

The force was strong with Roy Laudit and Jessa Mae Roda as they ruled the 10K races of the Star Wars Night Run held Saturday night at the Mall of Asia Complex. Laudit clocked 32:48 to win the men’s 10K, finishing ahead of Ritchie Estampador (33:00) and Vincent Avestruz (33:05) in a field that drew around 15,000 runners. Roda, meanwhile, topped the women’s division with a time of 38:54. Maricar Camacho (40:50) and Decerie Encomio (42:33) completed the podium. In the 5K race, Noli Torre led the men’s field with a time of 15:43, followed by Cymon Richard De Jesus (15:55) and James Kevin Cruz (16:25).

NOSTALGIA and the quest for running glory were the stories early Sunday morning during the staging of the maiden Star Wars Night Run Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Roy Laudit and Jessa Mae Roda proved to be the strongest forces after shining the brightest in the 10K races. Laudit topped the men’s side in 32:48, barely beating Ritchie Estampador (33:00) and Vincent Avestruz (33:05) to rule the 15,000-strong empire. Roda clocked 38:54 in the women’s division, followed by Maricar Camacho (40:50) and Decerie Encomio (42:33). The event transformed the SM MOA Complex into a galaxy-themed running celebration as participants donned Star Wars-inspired outfits armed with their own lightsabers. In the 5K race, Noli Torre showed the way in the men’s division with a time of 15:43, ahead of Cymon Richard De Jesus (15:55) and James Kevin Cruz (16:26), as Mary Jane Pagayon ruled the women’s category with 18:50, ahead of Meljoy Gonzales (19:49) and Jo Punay (21:31). Jevie Rebutazo won the men’s 3K category in 9:38, followed by Mark Anthony Oximar (9:53) and Mark Angelo Biagtan (10:04), while Kaye Kayralyn Villanueva led the women with 12:15, followed by Rona Rhyn Lozada (13:35) and Felicity Danao (13:40).

MANILA, Philippines — May the Force be with the runners as Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company, and premier race organizer RUNRIO team up for the Star Wars Night Run Philippines this Saturday. The nighttime spectacle will transform the grounds of the official venue partner SM Mall of Asia Complex into an immersive running universe where fans and fitness enthusiasts alike can celebrate one of the world’s most iconic franchises while staying active.

MANILA — More than 15,000 runners are expected to join the Star Wars Night Run Philippines on Saturday, as Lucasfilm, The Walt Disney Company and race organizer RUNRIO stage a themed nighttime event at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. The run will feature 10-kilometer, 5-kilometer and 3-kilometer categories, combining fitness with elements from the popular “Star Wars” franchise. Organizers said the event aims to bring together fans and runners in a shared experience.

MANILA, Philippines — Ritchie Estampador got the better of James Kevin Cruz in a razor-thin finish in the Manilaleg of the Earth Day Run 2026 Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Complex. Estampador and Cruz both finished the men’s 21K in one hour, 12 minutes, and 12 seconds, but the former got the win by a hair — 0.73 seconds, to be exact — in a pulsating end in this run which also had TECNO Camon 50 Series as title sponsor.

MANILA — Ritchie Estampador got the better of James Kevin Cruz in a razor-thin finish in the Manila leg of the Earth Day Run 2026 Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Complex. Estampador and Cruz both finished the men’s 21K in one hour, 12 minutes, and 12 seconds, but the former got the win by a hair — 0.73 seconds, to be exact — in a pulsating end in this run which also had TECNO Camon 50 Series as title sponsor. Joel Orogan settled for third in 01:14:00 to complete the podium in the men’s side.

The Earth Day Run 2026 Manila, held recently at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, turned into a memorable celebration of fitness and purpose, drawing 15,000 participants as premier race organizer RUNRIO donated P500,000 on behalf of the runners to the Philippine Tzu Chi Foundation. Beyond the numbers, the Manila leg delivered thrilling competition highlighted by a dramatic finish in the men’s 21K race, where Ritchie Estampador edged James Kevin Cruz by just 0.73 seconds. Both clocked 1:12:12, but Estampador surged ahead at the line in a gripping sprint finish.