MANILA — The national team’s Richard Solano and Christine Hallasgo ruled Leg 1 of the 2024 HOKA Trilogy Run Asia Manila on Sunday, April 7, at the Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay City.
Solano reigned supreme in the men’s 16K race, clocking in at 50 minutes and six seconds which was two seconds faster than second placer Ricky Organiza (50:08) and distant third Kevin Cruz (53:28).
On the other hand, Hallasgo bested the women’s division and finished the 16k race at one hour, one minute and 47 seconds. Following her were Nhea Ann Barcena (1:03:13) and Maricar Camacho (1:05:52).
Meanwhile, James Orduna (32:03) and Maria Jona Lina Abutas (42:24) topped the 10K race, while Noli Tore (16:14) and Jonezamie Sustituedo (23:13) were the fastest in the 5K race.
“It’s fantastic. It’s encouraging that many people in the Philippines are taking fitness seriously,” said Derek Wyllie, Map Active PH Country General Manager of the event that will have two more legs later this year.
“Maraming aspiring na marathoners so gusto nating maging partner nila yung RUNRIO sa journey nila,” added Rio dela Cruz, RUNRIO Founder and CEO.
Aside from the aforementioned winners, the top three runners per age group were also distinguished in the event.
Leg 2 of the Manila race will be on June 2, while Leg 3 is on August 4. Aside from this, other races will be held from June to October in Baguio, Cebu, Bacolod/Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao, before the TRA National Finals on Dec. 8 which will have 10K, 21K, and 42K races.