Vermosa Estates turns over free race kits to the young athletes of Takbo Kabitenyo
The 750-hectare Vermosa Estate in Imus, Cavite, will host the fourth edition of the Vermosa Green Run on Sunday, June 29. The 21K division will start the race at 4:30 a.m.
The 5K and 3K races, which begin at 5:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., respectively, are closely followed by the 10K race. and the 7 a.m. 1K Dog Run. In collaboration with Pinoy Fitness, AyalaLand Estates and Vermosa are hosting the event.
The Green Run has had an influence on the communities it advocates for four years since its first run in July 2022.
Four years since its inaugural run in July 2022, the Green Run has made its impact felt in the areas of its advocacies.
Starting off with a focused support of the environment and an advocacy for an active lifestyle in the wake of the pandemic that year, the Green Run chose the Haribon Foundation as its first beneficiary and spearheaded a high-energy return to foot races after a two-year hiatus.
Since then, the multi-level run has been staged yearly, attracting serious, leisure, aspiring and elite runners to the great outdoors of Vermosa Estate. It continues to push for an active lifestyle, the environment and sustainability, and now also champions youth sports and animal welfare. Vermosa Green Run participants have grown steadily each year, with 1,200 runners breaking out in 2022 to nearly 3000 signing up in 2025.
This year, the Green Run is inviting both runners and guests to be actively involved in sustainability by bringing their used plastics to the Run. The plastics will be recycled and converted by Ayala Land Estates, Inc. and the Makati Development Corporation (MDC) into sustainable construction materials like fillers for concrete and asphalt and other concrete aggregates that will build “green” sidewalks and fences in support of Ayala Land’s green development initiatives. Participants that donate will get a discounted rate on their Green Run registration.
The Haribon Foundation continues to be a Green Run beneficiary on its fourth year as Vermosa Estate and Ayala Land sustain the planting and adoption of seedlings and saplings that continue to grow at the Kaliwa River Forest Reserve in Barangay San Andres, Tanay Rizal.
For the third straight year, the Green Run pushes hard for the Pawssion Project, a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes stray animals. The Green Run continues to create greater awareness about animal welfare as it continues to support dogs in the organization that has to date already made over 2,000 rescues, 1,000 re-homed and provided 600 shelters for homeless dogs and cats.
Its support of young athletes from Takbo Kabitenyo, a non-profit organization for young runners from Cavite, also shows progressive results.
“Some of our young runners have consistently landed podium finishes at school-level, city, and provincial competitions. These achievements are a reflection not only of their talent but also of the discipline and dedication they’ve cultivated through training, and we thank Vermosa for allowing us to use their excellent sports facilities that provide our athletes with the competitive edge,” said Takbo Kabitenyo president Noel Diaz.
Diaz highlights the noteworthy tales of John Mark Balogo, who might earn a spot on the National Track and Field Team after finishing second in the 5000m final event during the same NCAA season, and Vince John Marzo, a college student who competed with the relay team that took home the bronze in the 4x400m event at the 2025 NCAA Season 100 Track and Field Competition
“While most of our success stories are still at the local and regional levels, we’re laying the groundwork for future participation in national and international competitions. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the opportunity to help these young talents shine on bigger stages through their training in the best possible environment,” Diaz said.
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