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On October 26, 2025, the Filinvest City Events Grounds in Alabang, Muntinlupa City pulsed with enthusiasm and energy as more than 7,000 runners joined the highly-anticipated second edition of the Garmin Run Asia Series in Manila. Participants, from recreational joggers to seasoned athletes and competitive runners, came together with one goal: to commit to health and fitness through running and #BeatYesterday with a new personal best. Organized by Garmin which is the world’s leading brand of smartwatches for sports and health, the event was part of the brand’s ongoing regional initiative to promote active living and strengthen the running community across Asia.
The run brought together a record 7,700 runners across all race categories. Of the total turnout, 238 runners from more than 20 countries – such as Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, and from countries farther afield including Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States – shared the course with the local running community, including members of the Garmin Run Club (GRC) and various other running groups. Notable personalities from media and public service also joined the run, highlighting how the Garmin Run has evolved into both a sporting event and a celebration of community. Podium finishers across all categories delivered strong performances, with each champion receiving a powerhouse prize pack built for runners from performance tech to recovery must-haves including the newest Garmin Forerunner 970. In the 21K men’s category, Corsino Satinitigan claimed first place with an official time of 01:10:38, followed by David Kipkoech Kipsang at 01:12:16 and Ritchie Estampador at 01:13:39. In the women’s division, Jessa Mae Roda led the field with 01:31:45, followed by Eloisa Cusi at 01:34:10 and Jocelyn Elijiran at 01:40:54. In the 10K race, the men’s top three finishers were Welmer Jeck Labrador (00:33:28), Cymon Richard De Jesus (00:35:13), and James Arañas (00:35:27) while in the women’s division, Edna Magtubo (00:39:39), Mae Gey Adiliaan Ninura (00:40:56), and Jenisymll Quirante (00:42:12) took the top three positions. In the 5K category, the men’s division was led by Jevie Rebutazo (00:16:16), Aivan Dail Toquero (00:18:37), and Clio Campomanes (00:20:11) as Marjorie Diangkinay (00:22:53), Kristyna Nestarcova (00:23:10), and Mikhaila Cordero (00:23:45) topped the women’s division. All run finishers who met the qualifying time also received a completion medal, an electronic certificate of achievement, and exclusive gifts from Garmin and its partners.
The 2025 Garmin Run Philippines extended its celebration of fitness and community beyond the race course at Garmin Village, a dedicated space that served as the central hub of activity and engagement. Runners explored Garmin’s different fitness and wellness devices, played interactive games, and visited partner booths that offered freebies, prizes, and exclusive deals. Building on the success of its inaugural run last year, the 2025 Garmin Run Philippines stayed true to the theme of the series “From Zero To Hero” as it championed every runner’s personal journey. More than just a one-day event, the run series is meant to inspire participants to push past their limits and discover their inner hero through running. “The success of the Garmin Run in Manila for two consecutive years is a testament to the strength and passion of the running community in the country. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together and look forward to carrying that momentum and spirit into the next,” said Ryan Tan, Founder and CEO of NAVCO Group, Garmin’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines. The Garmin Run Asia Series in Manila was made possible through the support of AminoVITAL and Shokz as premium sponsors and Starlux Airlines as official airline partner together with other brand sponsors Anker, Beach Hut, Celeteque, Coleman, Century Tuna, Fitbar, Speediance, Milcu, Sunnies Flask, Technogym, Medicare Plus, Pocofino, and Devant.
