Fire dancers, fire breathers and fireworks took the audience’s breath away with their fiery numbers while samba dancers, percussionists, and bands set the rhythm of the night with their musical performances. Food concessionaires were also present to attend to the runner’s hunger pangs, and to complement the free – and free-flowing – Manila Beer.
On its second year, the adobo Run After Dark would benefit Isang Litrong Liwanag (A Liter of Light) – the new venture of My Shelter Foundation by social entrepreneur Illac Diaz. Dressed as a handsome man-in-uniform, Diaz gamely challenged the runners to help his organization fulfill its mission of lighting 10,000 homes from 30 communities in 17 cities across the Philippines.
Jerome Estrobia also walked home PHP 10,000 richer after winning Best Costume. The 5K runner dressed donned a mudpack, shower cap and nightgown with the Grim Reaper hovering behind him, thanks to a metal frame that he carried on to his back the entire night. Lyceum of the Philippines University professor Walter Lebajo emerged a runner-up with his Fifth Element-inspired angel costume.
After the race, runners chilled and relaxed with musical performances from Ebe Dancel, Root of Nature, Banda Circa, Jeepney Joyride, and GMA7’s Protégé band Isaw. Nyko Maca, Jonan Aguilar, Paul Zialcita and the Aqua Drummers lent their beats and drummed up support with the Isang Litrong Liwanag anthem. (advt)