MANILA, Philippines — Gilbert Muge and Christine Hallasgo stood out from the pack in the Manila leg of the inaugural REV Tri-City Half Marathon Time Trial Race on Sunday at Quirino Grandstand. Muge clocked in at 1:08:26, besting local marathoners en route to the victory. In close pursuit in the men’s 21K are Sonny Wagdos (1:08:59) and Ricky Organiza (1:09:08) as Arlan Arbois (1:10:46) and Roy Laudit (1:13:43) completed the top five. Hallasgo, meanwhile, led the way in the women’s 21K with a dominant performance, finishing in 1:21:04. She was followed by Jessa Mae Roda (1:22:55) and Nicole Diloy (1:30:38) in the podium, while Mary Jane Pagayon (1:32:15), and Jewel De Luna (1:32:26) rounded out the top five.

Sparkle artist David Licauco placed in the top 10 of the 10K race in the 10 Miler Series Pasay Leg on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Complex. Licauco, who stars in ‘Never Say Die,’ clocked a chip time of 42:41 to finish ninth overall in the said field. Noli Torre topped the men’s division of the 10K with a time of 32:51, while Joida Gagano led the women’s field in 39:00. In the 16K race, Kenyan Evans Bomer clocked 51:56 to win the men’s division, while Edna Magtubo paced the women with a time of 59:38.

Is there anything actor David Licauco can’t do? Just last Sunday, he achieved an impressive feat and finished first in his age category during the Pasay leg of the 10 Miler Series. Multi-talented actor David Licauco achieved an impressive feat last Sunday, March 29, when he participated in a fun run in Pasay. He competed in the 10K event, finishing ninth overall with a total time of 42:41. But he actually finished first in the 30-34 male category. “Finished fresh!” Licauco posted on social media. Licauco managed the feat during the Rexona 10 Miler Pasay leg by running at an official pace of 4:16/km, according to Race Roster. But that shouldn’t be too surprising. The actor is already an experienced athlete, having played basketball for the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde.

MANILA — Evans Bomer and Edna Magtubo stamped their class in the Pasay leg of the Rexona 10 Miler Series 2026, leading a strong field of runners in one of the most anticipated stops of the nationwide series on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. The Kenyan Bomer ruled the men’s division with an impressive finish in 51:56, holding off Ricky Organiza (52:56) and Justwin Guerrero (56:51) in this race organized by RUNRIO. On the women’s side, Magtubo delivered a dominant performance to capture the title in 59:38, to be followed by Pamela Bundotich (01:02:28) and Maricar Camacho (01:07:23). Noli Torre also led the 10K men’s division in 32:51, ahead of Ritchie Estampador (33:09) and Reynie Abel (35:53), as Jorida Sagana topped the women’s 10K race in 39:01, followed by Nicole Diloy (41:33) and Marjorie Denise Manguiat (45:27). Celebrity David Licauco also joined in the 10K run. In the 5K race, Alfrence Braza clocked 16:06 to win the men’s division, narrowly edging Dhem AJ Monton (16:16), while Arnold Villarube (17:04) finished third. Asia Paraase dominated the women’s side with a time of 19:10, just ahead of Meljoy Gonzales (19:20) and Mary Jane Pagayon (19:43). The Pasay leg drew a vibrant mix of elite athletes and recreational runners. With its multi-distance format and growing participation, the event continues to promote active lifestyles while building a competitive platform for Filipino runners across the country. Up next will be Davao City on April 19 at Azuela Cove, followed by Cagayan de Oro City (May 10, Centrio Mall), Manila City (June 28, Quirino Grandstand), Quezon City (August 16, UP Diliman), Makati City (September 13, Ayala Triangle Gardens), and Iloilo City (November 29, Atria Park District).

WHILE Kenyan runner Evans Bomer ruled the men’s division, Pinay ace Edna Magtubo showed the way in the women’s side in the Pasay leg of the Rexona 10 Miler Series over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Bomer clocked 51:56 to frustrate Ricky Organiza (52:56) and Justwin Guerrero (56:51) in the race that had Rexona as title partner. Magtubo delivered a dominant performance to bag the title in 59:38, followed by Pamela Bundotich (01:02:28) and Maricar Camacho (01:07:23). Noli Torre also led the 10K men’s division in 32:51, ahead of Ritchie Estampador (33:09) and Reynie Abel (35:53) while Jorida Sagana topped the women’s 10K race in 39:01, followed by Nicole Diloy (41:33) and Marjorie Denise Manguiat (45:27). Celebrity David Licauco also joined the 10K run. In the 5K race, Alfrence Braza clocked 16:06 to capture the men’s division title, holding off Dhem AJ Monton (16:16) with Arnold Villarube (17:04) finishing third. Asia Paraase dominated the women’s side with a time of 19:10, just ahead of Meljoy Gonzales (19:20) and Mary Jane Pagayon (19:43) in this event that also had HydroAid as official electrolyte partner, Lanson Place and Citadines City Bay as hotel partners, in partnership with KService and is supported by Clyde, Gardenia, and Slimmers World. The Pasay stop lured a vibrant mix of elite athletes and recreational runners, reinforcing the Rexona 10 Miler Series as a key fixture in the local running calendar.

TINUNGTUNGAN ni Edna Magtubo ang puntiryang maging miyembro ng pambansang koponan sa hinaharap nang pamayagpagan ang Rexona 10-Miler Run nitong Linggo ng umaga sa SM Mall of Asia grounds. Tinuhog ng 22-anyos mula Iloilo City sa huling 5 kilometro ang African na si Pamela Bundotich upang ihanda ang sarili sa pambansang delegasyon na sasabak sa Asian Games bago matapos ang taon sa Aichi-Nagoya. “Training ko na rin po para sa gaganaping National Open ng PATAFA (Philippine Athletics Track and Field Assn) sa Capas (Tarlac),” pahayag ng kasalukuyang UAAP Women’s Athletics MVP. Itinala ni Magtubo ang 59:38 clocking upang biguin sina Bundotich (1:02:28) at pumangatlong Maricar Camacho (1:07:23). Orihinal na laro ni Magtubo ang steeplechase bago lumipat ng disiplina. Nagwagi siya dalawang ginto at isang pilak para pangunahan ang Far Eastern University sa UAAP sa league-best 26th title noong nisang taon taon. Hari sa 16km men si Kenyan Evans Bomer (51:56), kasunod sina Ricky Organiza (52:56) at Justwin Guerro (56:51). Top 3 winner sa 5 km men sina Alfrence Braz (16:06), Dhem Aj Monton (16:16) at Arnold Villarube (17:04) habang sa women sina Asia Paraase (19:10), Meljoy Gonzales (19:20) at Mary Jane Pagayon (19:43). 1-2-3 sa 10km sina Noli Torre (32:51), Ritchie Estampador (33:09) at Reyniel Abel (35:53) sa men’s. Sina Joida Gagnao (39:01), Nicole Diloy (41:33) at Marjorie Denise Manguiat (45:27) sa sa distaff side. Nagdagdag saya naman sa takbuhan ang malalaking raffle prizes at ang paglahok ng actor na si David Licauco sa pagbabalik sa pangalawang sunod na taon ng takbuhan na may yugto rin sa Visayas at Mindanao. (Lito Oredo)

EDSA will take center stage in the Galaxy Manila Marathon 2026, as the country’s main highway becomes the race route for one of the biggest running events in the Philippines. Organized by RUNRIO in partnership with SM Supermalls, the marathon is set on June 12 and 13, with runners passing through EDSA from SM Mall of Asia to SM North EDSA. “This year’s race is special as it coincides with Independence Day and will be held along EDSA,” said RUNRIO president and CEO Rio de la Cruz. The event is part of a collaboration among private groups and government agencies aimed at boosting sports tourism and attracting both local and international runners. By turning EDSA into a race course, organizers hope to offer a unique urban marathon experience while showcasing Metro Manila as a venue for world-class sporting events. “This is more than just a race—it’s a chance to showcase the Philippines through sports,” de la Cruz added.

EDSA as a running place? That will be a reality when the major circumferential road around Metro Manila takes center stage for the Galaxy Manila Marathon in what many expect to be a defining moment for Philippine road racing and sports tourism. Runrio, in partnership with SM Supermalls, has unveiled a grand plan for the event set for June 12 and 13, which will see the runners traversing major thoroughfare from the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay to SM North EDSA in Quezon City. “This year’s Galaxy Manila Marathon brings us a great source of pride given that this race won’t just coincide with Independence Day but also happens in EDSA,” Runrio president and CEO Rio de la Cruz said. “This is more than just a race — it’s an opportunity to showcase the Philippines to the world through sports. “We want to bring in runners from across the globe and let them experience our roads, our culture, and our communities,” he added. Beyond Manila, the partnership includes a series of races across key regional destinations, reinforcing the country’s sports tourism drive. These include the Singlife Iloilo Marathon (April 12), Singlife Cebu International Marathon (July 12), Singlife Davao Marathon (Aug. 15), Singlife One Clark International Marathon (Sept. 20), and Singlife Cagayan de Oro Marathon (Dec. 13).

Philippine running reaches a defining moment this year with the historic EDSA Run, a landmark race that places one of the country’s most iconic roads at the center of the nation’s growing marathon movement. The EDSA Run headlines a major partnership between SM Supermalls and Runrio Inc. that positions SM as the primary venue partner and supporter of Runrio’s 2026 race calendar. Through the collaboration, SM Supermalls co-presents seven of the eight races under the Philippine Marathon Majors and supports Runrio events across the country. The partnership firmly establishes SM Supermalls as the preferred destination for running in the Philippines. From race villages to race expos and major marathon routes, SM malls will serve as the gathering point for runners, communities, and spectators throughout the season. The nationwide series is projected to attract more than 400,000 runners and visitors, driving large scale participation and bringing marathon culture to major cities across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The Manila Marathon will utilize EDSA as its race course when it holds its event on June 12 to 13. Runrio, the event organizer, announced the development on Saturday, saying the race aims to showcase Philippine culture through sports by using Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare as its centerpiece. “This year’s Galaxy Manila Marathon brings us a great source of pride given that this race won’t just coincide with the Independence Day but also happens in EDSA,” said RUNRIO president and CEO Rio de la Cruz in a release. “This is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity to showcase the Philippines to the world through sports,” said de la Cruz. “We want to bring in runners from across the globe and let them experience our roads, our culture, and our communities.”

MANILA, Philippines — Filipina standout Edna Magtubo needed less than an hour to defend home turf as she ruled the opening leg of the Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. The Iloilo native clocked 58 minutes and four seconds to capture the title in the women’s division of the 16-kilometer race, edging Pamela Bundotich of Africa in a tight finish. Bundotich and her compatriot Jackline Musyawa Nzivo settled for silver and bronze with 58:56 and 1:01:15, respectively. The 22-year-old runner is no stranger to winning as she is the reigning UAAP Women’s Athletics MVP after collecting two golds and silver while leading the Far Eastern University to its league-best 26th title last year.

MANILA, Philippines — Kenya’s Gilbert Muge and Filipino standout Edna Magtubo emerged as the top performers in the opening leg of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026, dominating the 16-kilometer race at the Manila Leg 1 staging of the multi-distance running series on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Muge showcased his endurance and speed to rule the men’s 16K division, clocking a winning time of 50:09 to headline the first leg of the event organized by Runrio in partnership with health and wellness brand Santé Barley. Eduard Flores finished second in 50:50, while Ricky Organiza placed third in 50:57 to complete the men’s podium.

hree months after faltering at the Southeast Asian Games, 22-year-old runner Edna Magtubo lunged a step toward redemption. The national team trackster claimed a rare feat after reigning supreme in the grueling 16-kilometer women’s event of the Trilogy Run Asia Leg 1 in Pasay. And she did it at the expense of tougher, more experienced African foes. Magtubo clocked in 58 minutes and four seconds, 48 seconds faster than silver medalist Pamela Bundotich of Kenya.

Kenya’s Gilbert Muge and Filipino standout Edna Magtubo emerged as the top performers in the opening leg of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026, dominating the 16-kilometer race at the Manila Leg 1 staging of the multi-distance running series on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Muge showcased his endurance and speed to rule the men’s 16K division, clocking a winning time of 50:09 to headline the first leg of the event organized by Runrio in partnership with health and wellness brand Santé Barley.

Running coach and Runrio founder Rio Dela Cruz said running communities in the Philippines are also expanding outside the capital region. ADVERTISEMENT Speaking during a press conference for the 10 Miler Series last Thursday, Dela Cruz said the country’s running culture has continued to grow in recent years. “Running communities are growing not only in Metro Manila but also in other cities. When you go to places like Iloilo City and Cagayan de Oro, you can really see how strong the running culture has become,” Dela Cruz said. Read more: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/979321/running-communities-growing-outside-ncr-says-runrio-founder/story/ More stories: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/ Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/gmanews/

MANILA — The Rexona 10 Miler Series is heading to cities outside Metro Manila this year. The deo brand’s multi-city race, after a successful staging of last year’s Metro Manila 10 Miler Series, which featured six NCR cities — Manila, Pasay, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Makati, and Quezon City — will be heading to Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iloilo City for 2026. Asked why they decided to go to Visayas and Mindanao, RUNRIO founder Rio de la Cruz said it is to sustain the running communities throughout the country, acknowledging the sport’s growth. “Naggo-grow ‘yung running [communities] natin, not only in Metro Manila, but also in other cities. If you go to Iloilo, to CDO, the communities are really growing,” said de la Cruz during the media launch of the running event.

More runners across the country can now take part in the Rexona 10 Miler Series as it expands its reach beyond Metro Manila this year. The deodorant brand and organizer RUNRIO unveiled the seven-leg calendar for this year’s series, bringing the action to the provinces. “Running communities are growing not only in Metro Manila but also in other cities. When you go to places like Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro, you can really see how strong the running culture has become,” said de la Cruz during the media launch on Thursday at the Unilever headquarters in Bonifacio Global City. Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iloilo have been included in this year’s calendar, with Metro Manila legs set to be staged in Pasay City, City of Manila, Quezon City, and Makati City.

MANILA, Philippines — More runners across the country can now take part in the Rexona 10 Miler Series as it expands its reach beyond Metro Manila this year. The deodorant brand and organizer RUNRIO unveiled the seven-leg calendar for this year’s series, bringing the action to the provinces. “Running communities are growing not only in Metro Manila but also in other cities. When you go to places like Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro, you can really see how strong the running culture has become,” said RUNRIO founder Rio de la Cruz during the media launch on Thursday at the Unilever headquarters in Bonifacio Global City. Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City and Iloilo have been included in this year’s calendar, with Metro Manila legs set to be staged in Pasay City, City of Manila, Quezon City and Makati City.

The Pasay leg serves as the official start of the 2026 National MILO Marathon race calendar, celebrating 50 years of the Philippines’ iconic grassroots running series aimed to develop discipline, teamwork, and grit to ignite every Filipino runner. Roy Laudit ruled the 21K race with a time of 1:09:34, followed by Dickyias Mendioro (1:09:51), and James Darrel Orduña (1:11:10). For the women’s half-marathon, perennial podium finisher Maricar Camacho stood on top with a time of 1:27:39. She was followed by Arlyn Joyce Akangan (1:30:57) and Yahchevah Daligdig (1:34:23).

MANILA — Roy Laudit and Maricar Camacho stamped their class in the 28,000-strong field to make history in the Pasay leg of the 2026 National MILO Marathon last Sunday at Mall of Asia Complex. It’s a triumphant celebration which marked the 50th anniversary of the country’s premier road race organized by RUNRIO as this kicked off this year’s series which will see 15 legs staged across the country. Laudít crossed the finish line in one hour, nine minutes, and 34 seconds, edging Dickyas Mendioro who timed at 01:09:51 for the pole position in the men’s 21K division.