Race to raise young athletes at Vermosa Green Run

The Green Run at Vermosa has taken its popular multi-category run to the next level this year.

This year's race is focused on helping young runners from Cavite who wish to pursue their dreams of becoming national track athletes, in addition to giving casual runners, running enthusiasts, serious runners, and elite athletes the chance to hit the trails for recreation and training.

Ayala Land Estates, Inc. welcomed Takbo Kabitenyo, a Cavite-based organization committed to developing the skills of young athletes with aspirations to compete at the national level, on June 14. Through its Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Ayala Land welcomed Cavite's running youth.

Under the direction of Chrissy Roa, Group Head of Marketing and Communications for Ayala Land Estates, representatives from Ayala Land gave 30 Green Run race kits and gear from Merrell, a running-focused brand, to the Vermosa running club in Cavite. At the Run, which takes place on Sunday, June 30, all sponsors of the Vermosa Green Run will also give gifts and freebies to the Takbo Kabitenyo group.

“We are committed to providing these aspiring athletes with the training, support and opportunities they need to achieve their dreams and represent our community on a national level.” ~Chrissy Roa, Group Head of Marketing and Communications for Ayala Land Estates

The Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, envisioned to be the preferred venue for national and international sports events in the Philippines, will be a perfect training camp for the young Cavite athletes.

Noel Diaz, Takbo Kabitenyo President, expressed his gratitude for the support.

”We are deeply grateful to Ayala Land Estates Inc.and Vermosa  for choosing Takbo Kabitenyo as one of the beneficiaries of the 2024 The Green Run. The exposure to this prestigious event will hopefully inspire our young runners to elevate their aspirations and work even harder towards excellence in their chosen sports.” ~Noel Diaz, Takbo Kabitenyo President

Ayala Land Estates has launched another running initiative alongside The Green Run this year called the Ayala Vermosa Running Club. It has weekly activities for its members and classes conducted by Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub coaches. The environment-themed run is also supporting the Pawssion Project and Haribon Foundation on its third year.

Fueled by its 2024 theme of “Go Greener, Get Leaner, Give Back: Run Towards a Brighter Future”, The Green Run 2024 is supported by Avida Sentria Storeys, Kremil-S, Diatabs, Merrell, Pocari Sweat, Park Access, Chris Sports, Fitbar, Naturals, Healthway Medical Network, Fuwa Fuwa, Nutrition Depot, and Oishi.

Those interested to join any of the Green Run categories – 3K, 5K, 10K, the half-marathon 21K and the 1K Dog Run – may register at ayalaland.myruntime.com.

A top training ground for both amateur and professional athletes, The Sports Hub is a cutting-edge, professionally run sports complex featuring a 400-meter IAAF-standard track oval. It also has an Olympic-sized swimming pool that satisfies FINA standards and an indoor training center with a sports science lab.