THE 26TH staging of the country’s pioneer and premier 10-mile race fires off today from the Cultural Center Complex Grounds in Pasay City.
Some 2,000 runners will answer the starter’s gun from Vicente Sotto St. cor. Magdalena Jalandoni and will run on an out and back course on the south bound side of Roxas Blvd. from P. Burgos in Manila to MIA Rd. in Parañaque City.
Participants are advised to be at the assembly area at Vicente Sotto not later than 4 a.m. Race starts at 5 a.m. for the 16K run and will be followed by the 5K and 3K run at 5:15 a.m.
Michael M. Ong, director of Yakult Phils. Inc will fire the starter’s gun assisted by other Yakult executives who will welcome runners and will award the prizes to top performers.
Also invited are representatives of support sponsor Mizuno who will be awarding the champion and top female finisher of the 16k run with a pair of Wave Universe running shoes plus a Super Light jacket.