The Great UP Run: Laudit, Magtubo pull off wins in first leg

MANILA, Philippines — Roy Laudit and Edna Magtubo showed great grit as they ruled The Great UP Run on at the UP Diliman Grounds last Sunday, January 26.

Laudit delivered a statement performance in the men's 10K, setting the pace at 31:37 way ahead of runner-ups Joel Orogan (33:02) and Ritchie Estampador (33:08).

Magtubo, on the other hand, was on a league of her own, winning the women's 10K in 39:09, besting Maricar Camacho (40:01) and Decerie Encomio (40:57).

About 9,000 runners participated in the run, which was for the benefit of the University's varsity sports programs as RUNRIO donated P1 million to the UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development.

"We're humbled to see this strong turnout and are delighted to continue our support sa ating mga Atleta ng Bayan," said RUNRIO president Rio de la Cruz, himself an instructor in the University, of the race that was held in partnership with the UP OASD and the Office of the Vice President for Community Affairs, and was organized by RUNRIO and Trilogy Run Asia.

In the men's 5K, Alfrence Braza topped the men’s field with 15:28, ahead of Mark Anthony Oximar (16:45) and Antonio Lim (17:28), while Mary Jane Pagayon won the women’s side with a winning time of 18:07, followed by Danica Castillo (23:06) and Liza Delfin (24:49).

Cavin Vidal also edged Reyniel Abel by a second, 10:22 to 10:23, in the men's 3K, with Jerrickson Manipol placing third (12:12); as Jessa Mae Roda took top honors in the women's race with 12:13, ahead of Shaira Mae Fantilaga (13:11) and Elaiza Salomon (14:26) in this race, which had Angel’s Burger as title sponsor, Cristalino Spring as official hydration partner, and Pocari Sweat as official electrolyte drink.

Anticipation for the race, which also had hotel partners in SOGO, University Hotel, Citadines, and Astrotel, and kit claiming partners in Olympic Village and Decathlon, continue with the second leg set on August 23 featuring a longer 16K route.

The Great UP Run also had Rexona, Oracle, iColor Plus, Genwell, Argan Beauty, Salonpas, Clover Chips, Cheez, Harvest, Unilab, Neozep, Diatabs, Goodday, Nissin Pasta Express, Kirk Tamarind, Milcu, Home Gallery, Quaker Oats, PalawanPay, Merci Buco, Locally, REV*, and Park Access as sponsors. (Pool story)

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