ASEAN FUN RUN: Cebuano bets face tough race today

Cebuano top bets Mendel Lopez and Leizsl Lumindas-Getaruelas will be facing acid test from visiting runners as the First Cebu City ASEAN 10-kilometer Fun Run fires off today in front of the Cebu Capitol building.

Lopez of University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) is going to meet stiff challenge from Rogelio Reli of the Philippine Army, teammate Eugene Delposo and his younger brother Joel, Joseph Penales of Tagbilaran City and Davao City's Angelito Sibayan.

In the distaff side, Getaruelas will have as opponent Milo Marathon champion Estella Diaz-Mamac of Davao City.

Also up for the women's title are Madelyn Carter, Mary Rose Arman of USPF and Merlita Arias.

Aside from the men and women's open, other classes include the master A and B and the executive class.

A separate category for ASEAN delegates is also set.

Cash prizes, trophies and medals will be up for grabs in the event organized by the Cebu City Sports Commission, which is expecting more than 300 runners.