ASICS Time Trials set

MANILA, Philippines — The global pursuit for personal bests lands in the Philippines as the ASICS META: Time Trials makes its local debut on Oct. 13 at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite.

Following successful runs in Spain, Thailand and Malaysia, the one-of-a-kind 10km race aims to help runners achieve record-breaking performances under elite race conditions.

It is open to all runners looking to test their limits and chase their fastest finish yet.

The Philippines already has a winning connection to the event. In 2024, national team standout Sonny Wagdos clinched the overall championship in the Thailand leg.

Wagdos’ success was matched by fellow Filipino Richard Salaño, a long-distance runner from Bulacan known for his consistency in the 10km and half-marathon categories. Salaño also secured a podium finish in the same event.

Both athletes’ performances proved that Filipinos, when given the right stage and support, can compete with the region’s best.

“This is more than just a run, it’s a global performance experience,” said Ishina Buxani, marketing director of SONAK Retail Group, the official distributor of ASICS in the Philippines.