Over 19,000 running enthusiasts from 16 countries answered the starting pistol for the Galaxy Manila Marathon last Sunday in Pasay.
Eduard Flores boosted his bid to be part of the national team as Christine Hallasgo reinforced her position as the best in the country, as they won the 42K race in the Galaxy Manila Marathon on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Grounds.
Flores, 27, had the best time among the men, finishing the grueling course in two hours, 30 minutes, and 10 seconds to successfully repeat as champion in the nation’s biggest premier race organized by RUNRIO while earning significant ranking points in this race sanctioned by the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association, part of the World Athletics Rankings Competition, and is certified by World Athletics.
“Malaking tulong sa akin yun kasi goal ko talagang makakuha ng magandang time,” said the General Santos City native.
Arlan Arbois won the men’s 21K with his time of 1:10:08, followed by Roy Laudit (1:12:00), Rico Jay Patanao (1:13:13), Eduard Josh Buenavista (1:13:56), and John Paul Carreon (1:15:54); while Joida Gagnao was victorious in the women’s 21K clocking in at 1:28:15, trailed by Afjeel Clampiano (1:28:42), Jessa Mae Roda (1:31:35), Mea Gey Adialiaan Ninura (1:33:07), and Rosalie Capucion (1:39:10).
Sonny Wagdos ruled the men’s 10K in 32:13, followed by Junel Gobotia (32:30) and James Darrel Orduna (34:23), as Edna Magtubo shone in the women’s 10K in 40:24, in front of Decerie Encomio (42:23) and Angel Mae Saysay (42:49).
Alfrence Braza (16:52) and Shaira Mae Fantilaga (21:48) were triumphant in the 5K race, with John Mark Balogo (17:21) and EJ Lee Jr. (17:42) making it to the men’s podium and Jo Punay (24:03) and Leslie Cabato (24:20) getting into the women’s top three.
All images courtesy of Runrio.