In celebration of Father's Day, the Muntinlupa City government hosted its annual fun run “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo” on June 15 at the Muntinlupa Sports Center.
This year’s event began with warm-up exercises followed by the gun start at 5:15 a.m. that sent runners into the 10K and 5K races.
The “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo” fun run in Muntinlupa on June 15 (Photos from the Muntinlupa PIO)
The course started from the sports center, navigating through different streets and roads, and back to the sports center.
The city government provided portable restrooms and water stations to ensure the comfort and hydration of participants throughout the run.
Carlito Fantilaga of Barangay Sucat won P10,000 cash prize for finishing first in the 10K run, and Eric Medalla of Barangay Alabang won P7,000 for winning the 5K race. Second and third place finishers in the 10K race were given P8,000 and P5,000, respectively, while second and third place winners in the 5K received P5,000 and P3,000.
The oldest participant was Solino Sia Jr., 73, who said he used to participate in running competitions but he stopped after suffering a stroke.
“Simula nitong 2023 ay nagumpisa na ulit akong magsanay para maging physically fit (Since 2023 I started to train again to be physically fit),” he said.
All participants received complimentary finisher shirts, singlets, and running kits as remembrance of their participation in the fun-filled fitness activity.
"Health and wellness ang pinopromote natin kaya nakakatuwa dahil naipakita ng participants ang kanilang strength and perseverance (We are promoting health and wellness so it’s gladenning that the participants showed their strength and perseverance),” Biazon said.
Since 2015, Muntinlupa has hosted “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo” fun run in observance of Father’s Day.
The “Takbo, Tatay, Takbo” fun run in Muntinlupa on June 15 (Photos from the Muntinlupa PIO)