Vermosa Green Run 5.0 achieves sustainability goals

On Sunday, June 28, the Vermosa Green Run made a comeback for its fifth year, drawing over 2,000 runners and their dogs to the Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite.

Running enthusiasts, run club members, elite runners, fun runners, and the running community in the media all participated in the five-tiered dawn run. The 21K gold medal went to Edgardo Panopio and Lorely Magalona, the 10K gold went to Jomm Lacanilao-Gay and Patrice Quiday, the 5K gold went to John Mark Balogo and Ira Alvaro, the 3K gold went to Jessi Valentine and Danielle Sophia, and the 1K Dog Run went to Moises Calastravo and his dog, Onzi.

As part of the Run, participants were urged to contribute used plastic bottles. Afterwards, these would be given to the Makati Development Corporation (MDC) to be upcycled into eco-bricks, which would help Ayala Land projects build sustainably. 

The runners' dog bandanas, finisher shirts, and singlets were all made completely from recycled PET bottles, converting plastic waste into high-end athletic wear.

"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

By raising vital funds for ecological projects, encouraging sustainable lifestyles, and directly supporting initiatives like tree planting, environmental runs like the Vermosa Green Run help save the planet.

In order to automatically join the Haribon Foundation's Forests for Life Movement, groups of ten are invited to participate in this year's Vermosa Green Run, which encouraged corporate and group registrations. By bringing together people, organizations, and local communities to restore degraded forests using a science-based rainforestation approach focused on planting and nurturing native tree species, the Haribon initiative supports native tree planting and forest restoration projects in partner communities across the country.

"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

The multi-level race Vermosa Green Run, which promotes animal welfare, environment protection, and sports development, has once again teamed with Takbo Kabitenyo, a Cavite-based running club that aims to nurture Cavite's future track and field athletes.

In order to finalize their collaboration for the third consecutive year, Vermosa recently gave the organization race uniforms. This year's sponsors, Merrell and Gatsby, also provided race day necessities to each Takbo Kabitenyo participant.

By helping Takbo Kabitenyo, Vermosa hopes to provide talented Cavite athletes more visibility and worthwhile chances to pursue their athletic goals in the hopes of becoming national athletes. Vermosa demonstrates their commitment to grassroots sports development by supporting young athletes.

On June 28, Green Run 2026 will take place at Ayala Vermosa Estates, giving runners of all fitness levels a chance to compete, improve their running abilities, and bond with other runners. The Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo, and Pawssion Project will all benefit from Green Run 2026 proceeds. 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 are also supporting the event.

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

Vermosa Green Run 2026 returns in June with stronger sustainability advocacy and concrete ways to save the planet

On June 28, 2026, Vermosa in Imus, Cavite will host the historic fifth consecutive Vermosa Green Run, the groundbreaking advocacy event that inspired the community to return to the tracks after the pandemic.

This time, the marathon that has drawn families out for fun and fitness, elite athletes, fitness fanatics, casual runners, and pet owners is taking proactive measures to strengthen the running community's respect and dedication to sustainable green living and an active lifestyle.

Immersion in nature and lush, green scenery is one of the key draws of the fifth edition of the Green Run, which is incorporating more environmentally conscious features into the race experience and motivating competitors to participate in long-term forest restoration initiatives across the nation. For starters, jogging the picturesque Green Run path encourages runners to support sustainable living and conservation.

Fitness enthusiasts, elite athletes, families, and pet owners are being challenged to actively participate in localized waste reduction this year by bringing used PET (polyethylene terephthalate) water bottles or food containers when they register to receive race kit discounts. This year's multi-level run includes 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K running categories, and a 1K Dog Run.  The Makati Development Corporation (MDC) will receive the gathered bottles and upcycle them into eco-bricks, which would lessen the impact on the environment and promote sustainable building and community behaviors.

“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

Recycled PET bottles are also used to make the racing shirts, singlets, and dog bandanas. In addition to the recycled race kits, Ms. Raval-Ofilada said that this year's Green Run encouraged group participation from racing aficionados.

“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 

By ensuring that seedlings endure, develop, and mature into healthy forests, the Forests for Life Movement aims to produce long-term ecological benefit. According to Ofilada, restored forests contribute to the availability of clean water, healthy soil, and stable climates—all of which are vital to the nation's communities. 

The Green Run continues to be based on holistic health, animal welfare, and athletic achievement in addition to environmental conservation. Takbo Kabitenyo and Pawssion Project, co-beneficiaries of the Haribon Foundation, emphasize the connection between community and planetary health, stressing that protecting natural environments is closely related to both animal welfare and human well-being.

The world-class facilities of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub, the region's premier location for athletic training and active lifestyles, will be used for the Green Run, which will take place amid Vermosa's vast, environmentally conscious open areas. As planned, the 2026 event will have strong waste-reduction measures and responsible hydration systems that will encourage environmentally conscious behavior long after the race is over.

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

Almost 2,500 runners and 350 canines participated in the fourth edition of the Green Run on Sunday, June 29 at Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite, despite some rain and lightning.

The multi-level run, which began in 2022 at the 750-hectare Ayala Land site south of the metro, has attracted elite athletes, families, and casual runners to its different event categories, which include the 10K, 5K, 3K, and 21K half-marathon.  Fur parents may socialize and run freely with their pets at the popular 1K Dog Run, which takes place in the verdant but well-paved environs of Vermosa Estates.

Following a three-year pandemic lockdown, the inaugural Vermosa Green Run in 2022 encouraged people to get active and rediscover the great outdoors by inviting them to “go out, lace up, mask up and run for a greener tomorrow.” The run with a sustainability theme and the return to outside, in-person engagement with the environment were led by it.  In keeping with its mission, Vermosa Estates actively encourages exercise and a healthy way of living.

The first Green Run, organized by Pinoy Fitness, a sports and fitness event organizer, promoted a greener future and helped the Haribon Foundation's Adopt-A-Seedling Program.  Green Run 2025 continues to assist the Haribon Foundation and has expanded its beneficiaries to include Takbo Kabitenyo, a running organization that trains young athletes for regional and global competitions, and Pawssion Project, an animal care organization.  During the registration time, attendees and participants were urged to bring their old plastics for recycling and conversion into building materials for environmentally friendly benches and paths.

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

This June marks the fourth year in a row that the Green Run at Vermosa will return, this time with a renewed focus on child sports development, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and fitness.

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

The Makati Development Corporation (MDC) and Ayala Land Estates Inc. invite all participants to bring used plastics for recycling and repurposing.  In order to build sidewalks and fences that support Ayala Land's green development projects, the plastic waste will be converted into sustainable building materials, concrete aggregates, and other equipment.  Donors can register for the Green Run at a discounted fee.

This year marks the third return of the well-liked 1K Dog Run, which supports Ayala Land's animal welfare efforts.  In order to give individuals an enjoyable and fulfilling method to exercise while strengthening their bonds with their furry friends and to increase awareness of animal welfare, this unique Green Run function was added in 2023.

Takbo Kabitenyo, a 200-member organization of young athletes who run for health reasons and participate in marathons across the nation, will participate in the Green Run.  Ayala Land's support of young athletes includes training, mentoring, and access to Vermosa's sports facilities for the young runners in this group.

Profits from the event will go to important advocacy partners like Takbo Kabitenyo, a local initiative that supports young athletes via training and mentorship opportunities, Pawssion Project, an organization that advocates for animal welfare, and Haribon Foundation, a pioneer in reforestation initiatives.

"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.