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.

Vermosa Green Run 2026 returns in June with increased environmental awareness and actual solutions to preserve the earth

Vermosa Green Run, the pioneering advocacy event that brought the community back to the tracks after the epidemic, will hold its record fifth consecutive staging on June 28, 2026, at Vermosa in Imus, Cavite.

This time, the race, which has drawn fitness enthusiasts, casual runners, expert athletes, pet lovers, and families out for fun and fitness, is taking actual efforts to expand the running community's respect and dedication to sustainable green living and a healthy lifestyle.

The fifth edition of the Green Run, which features immersion in nature and lush, green scenery as one of its key attractions, incorporates additional eco-conscious components into the race experience while also encouraging participants to participate in long-term forest restoration initiatives around the country. For starters, jogging along the gorgeous Green Run path motivates participants to become conservationists and champions for sustainable living.

This year, the multi-level run, which includes 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K running categories, as well as a 1K Dog Run, invites fitness enthusiasts, elite athletes, families, and pet lovers to actively participate in localized waste reduction by bringing used PET (polyethylene terephthalate) water bottles or food containers when they register to receive race kit discounts.  The collected bottles will be given over to the Makati Development Corporation (MDC) for upcycling into eco bricks, which will assist decrease environmental impact and promote sustainable construction and community practices.

“We want runners to feel – both literally and symbolically – that choosing to participate means choosing to support responsible resource use. Embedding sustainability directly into the race kits was a deliberate choice that reflects Vermosa’s values. It transforms a souvenir into a lasting reminder of conscious living.” ~Kristin Raval-Ofilada, Ayala Land Project Development Manager

The race jerseys, singlets, and dog bandanas are all constructed from recycled PET bottles. Ms. Raval-Ofilada also revealed that, in addition to the recycled race kits, this year's Green Run encourages racers to compete in groups.

“Every group of 10 participants automatically becomes part of Haribon Foundation’s Forests for Life Movement. As such, they will support native tree planting and forest restoration projects in partner communities nationwide. Through this movement, Haribon brings together individuals, organizations, and local communities to restore degraded forests using a science-based rain forestation approach focused on planting and nurturing native tree species.” ~Ms. Raval-Ofilada 

The Forests for Life Movement aims to have a long-term ecological impact by ensuring seedlings live, grow, and mature into healthy forests. Ofilada explained that restored woods assist to ensure clean water, fertile soil, and stable climates, all of which are lifelines for communities around the country. 

Beyond environmental conservation, the Green Run prioritizes holistic health, animal welfare, and athletic achievement. Co-beneficiaries of the Haribon Foundation Takbo Kabitenyo and Pawssion Project emphasize the interconnectivity of planetary and community health, emphasizing the importance of protecting natural environments alongside animal welfare and human well-being.

The Green Run will take place in Vermosa's broad, nature-oriented open areas, making use of the world-class facilities of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, the region's premier destination for athletic training and active lifestyles. The 2026 event will follow this template, with responsible hydration systems and strong waste-reduction measures intended to inspire eco-friendly practices long after the finish line.

Green Run 2026 is supported by Pocari Sweat, Merrell, Fitbat, Salonpas, Topbreed, Smart C, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Especial, Entrée, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, and Zert.

For more information about Vermosa Green Run 2026, go to https://ayalaland.myruntime.com/register  to register. 

Running community shows up rain or shine at Vermosa Green Run 2025

The over 2,500 runners and 350 dogs who participated in the fourth edition of the Green Run at Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite, on Sunday, June 29, were unaffected by rain and a brief lightning storm.

The multi-level run, which began in 2022 on the 750-hectare Ayala Land property south of the metro, has continued to attract families, casual runners, and elite athletes to its different race categories: the 21K half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and 3K intermediate distances.  The popular 1K Dog Run allows pet parents to bond and run free with their pets in the beautiful yet well-paved surroundings of Vermosa Estates.

In 2022, the first Vermosa Green Run asked people to “go out, lace up, mask up and run for a greener tomorrow,” urging them to get active and rediscover the great outdoors after a three-year pandemic lockdown It championed the return to open space, face-to-face interactions with the environment, and a sustainability-themed Run.  True to its mission, Vermosa Estates actively encourages physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.

The first Green Run, organized by sports and fitness event organizer Pinoy Fitness, pushed for a greener tomorrow while also supporting Haribon Foundation's Adopt-A-Seedling Program.  Green Run 2025 continues to support the Haribon Foundation and has expanded to include animal protection organization Pawssion Project and Takbo Kabitenyo, a running group that trains young athletes for local and international competitions, as beneficiaries.  During the registration process, participants and guests were asked to bring their used plastics, which could be recycled and converted into building materials for sustainable walkways and benches.

Considered by running regulars as “the most scenic run”, Angel Montevirgen from Cavite and a member of Takbo Kabitenyo said the running community looks forward to this run yearly. 

“It’s a lifestyle that you immerse yourself in and becomes a part of you. You look forward to it and get the right motivation for it – whether that be new clothes, new gear, new shoes or seeing friends and getting fit. It’s an opportunity to enjoy not only the benefits of running, but also the group camaraderie and being part of the whole running community.” ~Angel Montevirgen, From Cavite and a Member of Takbo Kabitenyo

Pinoy Fitness Inc. Founder and President Jeff Lo was very pleasantly surprised by the huge turnout of runners and pet dogs despite the threat of rain. 

“Runners actually enjoy running in the rain. It’s cooler, mas masaya. And I’m confident about Vermosa (as a running venue) because even if it rains, the roads are well-paved, safe and walang lubak. It’s a very green, very clean, very scenic venue – quite different from other runs. It’s fun and refreshing to see a venue where runners can actually go all out and enjoy themselves while finishing their runs. I think the vision of Vermosa is to be the greener place to run. You don’t just run races here, by the way. Runners and fitness enthusiasts can come and run here anytime, day or night – for free. They can run, train or just enjoy the outdoors. The Green Run itself is like a culmination of all the running activities you do here – an event that you look forward to that lets you experience closed roads and competing with others, for fun or for competition.” ~Jeff Lo, Pinoy Fitness Inc. Founder and President

"Each step you take at the Vermosa Green Run supports a bigger cause. The Run advocates fitness and overall wellness, sustainability, and community support into one meaningful event." ~Chrissy Roa, Ayala Land Estates’ Marketing and Communications Group Head

Now an established benchmark for purpose-driven lifestyle events, the Vermosa Green Run reinforces Ayala Land’s long-term vision for sustainability, using fitness as a powerful catalyst for environmental and social impact.

A Force of Four in Year 4: Vermosa Green Run champions fitness, sustainability, youth sports, and animal welfare in 2025

The Green Run at Vermosa returns for the fourth time this June, with a renewed focus on fitness, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and child sports development.

The Vermosa Green Run 2025: A Force of Four in Year 4 will go out on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Vermosa Estate in Imus, Cavite.  This year, Ayala Land's flagship multi-level running event will include a Plastic Donation and Collection Drive in addition to its 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K road races.

All attendees are urged to donate discarded plastics, which will be recovered and utilized by Ayala Land Estates Inc. and the Makati Development Corporation.  Plastic garbage will be converted into sustainable construction materials, concrete aggregates, and other tools for building sidewalks and fences, which will help Ayala Land's green development projects.  Those who donate receive a discount on their Green Run registration.

The popular 1K Dog Run, which promotes Ayala Land's animal welfare activism, will return for the third time.  This unique aspect of the Green Run was introduced in 2023 to give individuals a fun and meaningful chance to engage in physical activity while bonding with their furry companions, as well as to promote awareness about animal welfare.

Takbo Kabitenyo, a 200-strong club of young athletes who run for health and compete in marathons across the country, will participate in the Green Run.  As part of Ayala Land's commitment to supporting young athletes, these young runners receive training, guidance, and access to Vermosa's sports facilities.

The event's proceeds will assist key advocacy partners such as the Pawssion Project, which promotes animal welfare, the Haribon Foundation, which leads forestry initiatives, and Takbo Kabitenyo, a local organization that trains and coaches young athletes.

"Each step you take at the Vermosa Green Run supports a bigger cause; combining fitness, sustainability, and community support into one meaningful event." ~Chrissy Roa, Ayala Land Estates’ Marketing and Communications Group Head

Now an established benchmark for purpose-driven lifestyle events, the Vermosa Green Run reinforces Ayala Land’s long-term vision for sustainability, proving that fitness can be a powerful catalyst for environmental and social impact.

For registration, more information and updates on Vermosa Green Run 2025, visit https://ayalaland.myruntime.com.