Women's Run draws over 11,000 participants
MANILA, Philippines — About 11,600 runners braved the rains and celebrated the strength, confidence and wellness of women in the Lactacyd Women’s Run PH 2025 on Sunday at the UP Academic Oval.
Mea Gey Adialiaan Niñura emerged victorious in the 10K race with an impressive time of 43 minutes and 54 seconds, besting other podium finishers Analyn Simon (48:27) and Maria Rosy Zepeda (49:23) in the biggest women's run in the country.
The event, organized by RUNRIO and has Lactacyd as title sponsor and co-presented by Anlene, celebrated Filipina endurance and health as it also had the PGH Cancer Survivor's Organization as advocacy partner in celebration of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"Despite the challenges, we're delighted to see the turnout and it's a testament to the enduring strength of Filipinas as we all come together for this event," said Women's Run PH founder Nicole de la Cruz.
Jo Punay took top honors in the 5K race with a strong finish of 21 minutes and 20 seconds, with Louela Marie Goneo (22:10) and Criselda Del Rosario (22:57) trailing behind.
Marxia Louis Ibarra also led the 1K dash in five minutes and 56 seconds, with Jeanne Charlize Ong and Gianna Olivia Sonza close behind in 5:59.
More than just a race, the event championed women’s empowerment and health awareness, emphasizing the importance of self-care and physical activity.
It had Marie France and Yo Joe as major sponsors, with Ion+ as electrolyte partner, Summit as hydration partner, Belo SunExpert as sunscreen partner, Microtel by Wyndham UP Technohub as official hotel partner, Rudy Project as kit claiming partner.
Davao will be the next site of the Women's Run PH this January.
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