OVER 5,000 runners showed their love in joining RunRio Pride Run 2024 last Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds.
Proudly brandishing their colors, runners dressed up in costumes to add to the festive celebration of the continuing fight for equality and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community.
“We encourage everybody to get into sports, so it is just right to have a race for all in our society,” said RunRio Founder and CEO Rio de la Cruz.
Juan Carlo Igos topped the 10K category of the event co-presented by SM Supermalls and ArenaPlus, finishing in 38 minutes and 11 seconds, while second was Ceasar Mabaquiao (41:21) and third was Joseph Fontamillas (41:51).
Cavin Vedal ruled 5K with his time of 16 minutes and 47 seconds, followed by Christopher Iblan (16:54) and Rowin Ongcal (19:50), while Mark Angelo Biagtan was the fastest in 3K with 11 minutes and six seconds, pursued by Enrich Queyangco (12:23) and Joeross Simangan (12:41).
READ: All colors shine bright in RunRio Pride Run 2024
BingoPlus Foundation also donated P500,000 to LoveYourselfPH to raise awareness about HIV prevention as part of its advocacy in making healthcare more accessible.
“It’s a vibrant celebration and a reminder to celebrate love, but also practice self-love,” said BingoPlus Foundation Executive Director Angela Camins-Wieneke.
RUNRIO Pride Run 2024 was also supported by DigiPlus Interactive Corp., Pantay Inc., and Metro Manila Pride Organization as event partners; as well as Gatorade, Le Minerale, IKEA, Wheyl Co., Salonpas, Rudy Project, Chlorelief, Lubie, BestShape, Mogu Mogu, Y.O.U., Bare N Bliss, and Dazzle Me as sponsors.
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