Leg 3 of the HOKA Trilogy Run Asia. RUNRIO/HOKA Trilogy Run Asia
MANILA -- Richard Salano and Maricar Camacho continued to dominate the field in Leg 3 of the 2024 HOKA Trilogy Run Asia Manila on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds.
Salano, a national team member, was once again on top of the male 32K category with his time of 1:52:38 as he reigned supreme in all three legs of the Manila race, while Camacho made it back-to-back victories with her 2:23:25.
James Kevin Cruz (1:55:14) placed second and Edsel Moral (1:59:05) was third for the males, while Jewel de Luna (2:30:51) and Jennelyn Isibido (2:33:02) rounded out the top three for females.
Arlan Arbois Jr. topped the male 10K category as he finished the course in 32:48, ahead of James Darrel Orduna (32:59) and Roy Laudit (34:32), while Edna Magtubo was the fastest among the women with her time of 39:03, besting Maria Jonna Abutas (41:07) and Decerie Encomio (45:10).
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Alfrence Braza was fastest among the men in 5K with his time of 16:18, followed by Ritchie Estampador (16:37) and Eduard Josh Buenavista (17:10); as Joneza Mie Sustituedo earned the same honors for the women with 22:32, trailed by Jyzel Gabriel (24:29) and Christine Marie Romero (26:16).
Over 10,500 runners participated in the third Manila leg which was co-presented by RUNRIO, HOKA, Gatorade, Le Minerale, Sante Barley, Unilab, PAGCOR, and the Department of Tourism.
"We're very happy with the turnout and maraming newbies ang nagpa-participate. I hope ituloy pa nila at maging inspiration nila yung mga finishers to complete the Trilogy Run,"” said RUNRIO Founder and CEO Rio dela Cruz.
Aside from the fastest finishers, the top three per age group were also distinguished in the event.
There are still third legs to be held in Baguio, Cebu, Bacolod/Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao until October before the TRA National Finals on Dec. 8 which will have 10K, 21K, and 42K races.