Solano, Hallasgo rule Leg 1 of HOKA Trilogy Run Manila

National team members Richard Solano and Christine Hallasgo reigned supreme in Leg 1 of the 2024 HOKA Trilogy Run Asia Manila on Sunday, April 7, at SM Mall of Asia Grounds.

Solano recorded the best mark among males in the 16K race, clocking in at 50 minutes and six seconds, two seconds faster than second placer Ricky Organiza (50:08) and distant third Kevin Cruz (53:28).

Hallasgo, meanwhile, stamped her class among the females with her time of one hour, one minute and 47 seconds. Trailing her were Nhea Ann Barcena (1:03:13) and Maricar Camacho (1:05:52).

James Orduna (32:03) and Maria Jona Lina Abutas (42:24) topped the 10K race, while Noli Tore (16:14) and Jonezamie Sustituedo (23:13) were the fastest in the 5K race.

Over 8,000 runners participated in the Manila Leg 1 which was co-presented by RUNRIO, HOKA, Gatorade, Le Minerale, Sante Barley, PAGCOR, and the Department of Tourism.

“It’s fantastic. It’s encouraging that many people in the Philippines are taking fitness seriously,” said Derek Wyllie, Map Active PH Country General Manager.

“Maraming aspiring na marathoners so gusto nating maging partner nila yung RUNRIO sa journey nila,” said Rio dela Cruz, RUNRIO Founder and CEO.

Aside from the fastest finishers, the top three per age group were also distinguished in the event which was supported by Nyxsys, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fitbar, Salonpas, Century Tuna, Rudy Project, Lanson Place, TRYP by Wyndham, Microtel by Wyndham, Milcu, Lubie, Red-G, Dermplus, Fearless Eve, Hey! Salad, ChloRelief, and Regroe.

Leg 2 of the Manila race will be on June 2, while Leg 3 is on August 4. There will be other races from June to October in Baguio, Cebu, Bacolod/Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao, before the TRA National Finals on Dec. 8 which will have 10K, 21K, and 42K races.