Vermosa Green Run 5.0 achieves sustainability goals

The fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run took place on Sunday, June 28, at the Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite, with over 2,000 runners and their dogs.

The five-tiered dawn run drew running enthusiasts, run club members, elite runners, and fun runners, as well as members of the running media. Edgardo Panopio and Lorely Magalona won gold in the 21K category; Jomm Lacanilao-Gay and Patrice Quiday dominated the 10K run; John Mark Balogo and Ira Alvaro finished first in the 5K category; Jessi Valentine and Danielle Sophia dominated the 3K category; and Moises Calastravo and his dog, Onzi, made their mark in the 1K Dog Run.

Participants in the Run were encouraged to donate used plastic bottles. These would then be turned over to the Makati Development Corporation (MDC) for upcycling into eco-bricks to support sustainable construction at Ayala Land projects. 

The runners' singlets, finisher shirts, and dog bandanas were also made entirely from recycled PET bottles, converting plastic waste into high-quality sportswear.

"We wanted our runners to experience sustainability both literally and symbolically. This year, we offered a discount for donating used PET bottles, and the community supported this! Celebrating our landmark fifth consecutive year, the energy across our 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K tracks, and 1K Dog Run was unmatched. Seeing families, elite athletes, and pet lovers come together at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub shows that our community's passion for fitness is deeply intertwined with environmental action. Looking ahead, our goal is to continue scaling this impact. While Vermosa remains our flagship home because of its expansive, nature-forward open spaces, we are constantly exploring deeper corporate and community partnerships. We want to bring more runners into the fold each year, proving that active, high-performance lifestyles can be completely sustainable." ~Lani Tan, General Manager of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub

Environmental runs, such as the Vermosa Green Run, help to save the planet by raising funds for ecological projects, promoting sustainable habits, and directly supporting initiatives like tree planting.

This year, the Vermosa Green Run encouraged corporate and group registrations, inviting groups of ten to participate and automatically join the Haribon Foundation's Forests for Life Movement. The Haribon initiative supports native tree planting and forest restoration projects in partner communities across the country by bringing together individuals, organizations, and local communities to restore degraded forests through a science-based rainforestation approach that focuses on planting and nurturing native tree species.

"Our partnership with the Haribon Foundation is a cornerstone of why we do this. Over the past few editions, the funds raised have gone directly into Haribon's Adopt-a-Seedling and rainforestation programs. For this milestone 5th edition, we were overwhelmed by registrations where we attracted many groups of 10. That means hundreds of new native trees will be nurtured directly because of our runners’ strides today. Crossing the finish line is fantastic, but knowing your team left a lasting ecological legacy is the real victory." ~Letty Oh-Naňagas, Vermosa Marketing Manager

Beneficiaries of The Green Run at Vermosa 2026 are Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo and Pawssion Project as the expression of its advocacy for ecosystem conservation, an active lifestyle and youth sports development, and animal welfare.

Supporters of the fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run are Oishi, Merrell, Pocari, Salonpas, Booster C, Fitbar, Gatsby, Milo, Apex, Topbreed, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Special, Entrée Gourmet Pet Treats, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, Zert, and Wonderpaw.

Vermosa Green Run continues to boost young runners of Takbo Kabitenyo

Vermosa Green Run, a multi-level competition that promotes ecosystem protection, animal welfare, and sports development, has renewed its partnership with Takbo Kabitenyo, a Cavite-based running group dedicated to nurturing aspiring track and field athletes from the province.

Vermosa recently delivered over race kits to the organization to finalize their cooperation for the third straight year. Each Takbo Kabitenyo runner also received race-day necessities from this year's sponsors, Merrell and Gatsby.

By supporting Takbo Kabitenyo, Vermosa hopes to provide more exposure and significant chances for promising Cavite athletes as they pursue their sporting goals of becoming national athletes. By promoting young athletes, Vermosa demonstrates its commitment to grassroots sports development.

Green Run 2026 will kick off on June 28 at Ayala Vermosa Estates, giving runners of all fitness levels the opportunity to compete, perfect their running talents, and enjoy the company of other members of the running community. Proceeds from Green Run 2026 will help the Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo, and the Pawssion Project. The event is also sponsored by Oishi, Merrell, Pocari, Salonpas, Booster C, Fitbar, Gatsby, Milo, Apex, Topbreed, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Special, Entrée Gourmet Pet Treats, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, Zert, and Wonderpaw.

For more information about The Green Run 2026 and to register, visit ayalaland.myruntime.com/register.

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.