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
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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
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"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.
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