Camacho bests 12,500-strong Women's Run PH field
MANILA, Philippines — Maricar Camacho carried the torch for women as she emerged the fastest in the 2026 Lactacyd Women’s Run PH on Sunday at Ayala Triangle Gardens.
Camacho ruled the 10K race in 41:27, almost a full two minutes ahead of fellow podium finishers Mea Gey Adialiaan Ninura (43:23) and Jennelyn Isibido (43:24) to shine the brightest in the biggest turnout for the racing series.
About 12,500 runners joined in the event, which was meant to be a celebration of women's empowerment, fitness and community, with Lactacyd serving as the title sponsor.
Jo Punay also claimed the top spot in the 5K race with her time of 21:18, followed by Pauline Kaye Escuro (22:53) and Maria Jonna Liza Abutas (23:54).
Jema Marcelyn Funtanar topped the 1K category in 5:46, with Amaria Rondilla (6:26) finishing second, and London Mendoza (6:58) placing third.
Beyond the competition, the Lactacyd Women’s Run PH continued to provide a platform for women of different ages and fitness levels to embrace active lifestyles and celebrate their strength through sport as it had HydroAid as official electrolyte drink partner, Refresh as official hydration partner, and the PGH Cancer Survivors Organization as official advocacy partner.
The huge turnout for the Makati leg was just the perfect springboard for the race series which will have two more legs in Davao in January and Iloilo in July next year.
The Makati leg, which was also in partnership with Marie France, Let’s Face It, and Solaire, is also sponsored by Rakuten Viber, Viber Dating, Sofy, PCOSEVE, Cosmetique Asia with Juicy Cologne, Protect and Silka, Mosbeau Philippines, Jeunesse, Simplus, The Oracle, BestShape, Her Beauty, Elis, Birch Tree Adult Boost with Collagen, S Brands with AlcoPlus, DeoPlus and Keratin Plus, NutriFam, Dove Deo, Himalaya Sports Candy, Quaker Oats, Lavoj oy, Katinko Sports Spray, Pascual Labs (C-Lium Fibre), Future Glow Philippines with Dr. O Skin Lab, Sola, VitaNature+, Snake Brand and Pastel, Snickers, Pond’s, Bite Block, Wellspring, Universal Robina Corporation with C2, Dynamite, GoodDay Friz, GoodDay Probiotic Drink, Lush and Maxx, Hello Glow, Healthmax Care, Milo, Ceelin Gummies, Flotera, IKYK, Skin Manila, Iyasu Life, Reyes & Son Trading Inc., Bib Snap, Dentiste and Hotel Sogo. (Contributed story)
- Latest
- Trending
