The Philippine Star
September 14, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The worldwide pursuit for private bests lands within the Philippines because the ASICS META: Time Trials makes its native debut on Oct. 13 on the Ayala Vermosa Sports activities Hub in Cavite.
Following profitable runs in Spain, Thailand and Malaysia, the one-of-a-kind 10km race goals to assist runners obtain record-breaking performances below elite race circumstances.
It’s open to all runners seeking to check their limits and chase their quickest end but.
The Philippines already has a successful connection to the occasion. In 2024, nationwide staff standout Sonny Wagdos clinched the general championship within the Thailand leg.
Wagdos’ success was matched by fellow Filipino Richard Salaño, a long-distance runner from Bulacan identified for his consistency within the 10km and half-marathon classes. Salaño additionally secured a podium end in the identical occasion.
Each athletes’ performances proved that Filipinos, when given the appropriate stage and help, can compete with the area’s greatest.
“That is greater than only a run, it’s a worldwide efficiency expertise,” mentioned Ishina Buxani, advertising director of SONAK Retail Group, the official distributor of ASICS within the Philippines.