Now on its fifth edition, the Vermosa Green Run attracted more than 2,000 runners while placing a premium on sustainability.
The Vermosa Green Run is back for its fifth edition, with more than 2,000 runners and their dogs gathering for a five-tier dawn run last June 28 at Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite.
Participants consisted of running enthusiasts, run club members, elite runners and fun runners as well as the media running community. Edgardo Panopio and Lorely Magalona won gold in the 21K category; Jomm Lacanilao-Gay and Patrice Quiday ruled the 10K run; John Mark Balogo and Ira Alvaro finished first in 5K, Jessi Valentine and Danielle Sophia topped the 3K category, while Moises Calastravo and his dog, Onzi made their mark in the 1K Dog Run.
Participants were encouraged to donate used plastic bottles as part of the Run. These would be turned over later to the Makati Development Corporation (MDC) for upcycling into eco-bricks that would support sustainable construction at Ayala Land projects.
The runners’ singlets, finisher shirts and dog bandanas were manufactured entirely from recycled PET bottles as well, turning plastic waste into premium sportswear.
“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!” said Lani Tan, General Manager of the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub.
“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.”
Runs for the environment, such as the Vermosa Green Run help save the planet by raising crucial funds for ecological projects, promoting sustainable habits and directly supporting initiatives like tree planting.
This year the Vermosa Green Run encouraged corporate and group registrations, inviting groups of 10 to participate and automatically become part of Haribon Foundation’s Forests for Life Movement.
The Haribon initiative supports native tree planting and forest restoration projects in partner communities nationwide by bringing together individuals, organizations, and local communities to restore degraded forests using a science-based rainforestation approach focused on planting and nurturing native tree species.
“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,” said Letty Oh-Naňagas, Vermosa Marketing Manager.
“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.”
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.
Images courtesy of Ayala Vermosa Estates.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Vermosa Green Run is an annual sports advocacy event held at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. Celebrating its fifth edition in 2026, the run promotes an active lifestyle and community fitness culture while directly funding local environmental conservation initiatives.
The event manufactures runner singlets, finisher shirts, and dog bandanas entirely from recycled PET bottles. Additionally, participants donate used plastic bottles at the venue, which are turned over to the Makati Development Corporation to be upcycled into eco-bricks for sustainable construction.
The primary beneficiaries of the 2026 edition are the Haribon Foundation, Takbo Kabitenyo, and the Pawssion Project. These partnerships support distinct community advocacies spanning native forest restoration, grassroots youth sports development, and stray animal welfare across the Philippines.
Proceeds fund Haribon’s Adopt-a-Seedling and Forests for Life programs. This initiative uses a science-based rainforestation approach, engaging corporate groups and local communities to plant and nurture native tree species, effectively restoring degraded public forests nationwide.
The 2026 event was supported by a wide corporate coalition, including Oishi, Merrell, Pocari, Salonpas, Booster C, Fitbar, Gatsby, and Milo. Pet care brands like Topbreed, Saint Roche, and Wonderpaw also sponsored the event to support the 1K Dog Run segment.