41:27 Finish Earns Camacho 10K Crown in Makati

Maricar Camacho won the 2026 Lactacyd Women’s Run PH 10K, completing the Makati race in 41 minutes, 27 seconds. Approximately 12,500 runners joined the October 25 event at Ayala Triangle Gardens, marking the series’ largest reported turnout.

Camacho Wins Women’s Run PH 10K in 41:27

Daily Tribune’s October 27 coverage listed Camacho atop the 10K results after Sunday’s race at Ayala Triangle Gardens. Mea Gey Adialiaan Ninura finished second in 43:23, while Jennelyn Isibido completed the podium only one second later.

Camacho finished one minute and 56 seconds ahead of Ninura, creating significant separation at the front of the race. Her finishing time produced an average pace of approximately four minutes and nine seconds across each kilometer.

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One Second Separates Second and Third Place

Ninura’s 43:23 secured second place by one second over Isibido, who crossed the finish line in 43:24. Their narrow separation contrasted sharply with Camacho’s 116-second winning margin over the nearest challenger in the 10K category.

Punay and Funtanar Win Shorter Race Categories

Jo Punay won the Women’s Run PH 5K after completing the Makati course in 21 minutes and 18 seconds. Pauline Kaye Escuro finished second in 22:53, while Maria Jonna Liza Abutas secured third place with 23:54.

Jema Marcelyn Funtanar topped the 1K category in 5:46, finishing 40 seconds ahead of runner-up Amaria Rondilla. London Mendoza completed the 1K podium in 6:58, another 32 seconds behind Rondilla’s second-place time of 6:26.

Winning Margins Separate Three Race Categories

Punay finished 95 seconds ahead of Escuro in the 5K, averaging approximately four minutes and 16 seconds per kilometer. Funtanar’s 40-second 1K advantage was smaller than Camacho’s 116-second margin but remained decisive within the shorter race distance.

Women’s Run PH Draws Record 12,500 Makati Turnout

Approximately 12,500 runners participated in Makati, producing the largest reported turnout in the Women’s Run PH racing series. The October 25 event featured 10K, 5K, and 1K Kids categories at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.

Organizers positioned the event around women’s health, fitness, confidence, empowerment, and community participation through running and related activities. The Makati race also marked the opening leg of the new nationwide Lactacyd Women’s Run PH Series.

Makati Opens Nationwide Lactacyd Race Series

The Makati event expanded a Lactacyd and Women’s Run PH partnership that began with a single race during 2025. Organizers broadened the collaboration into a nationwide series for 2026-27, with additional races already scheduled outside Metro Manila.

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Davao and Iloilo Become Next Women’s Run PH Stops

The Lactacyd Women’s Run PH Series will continue at SM Lanang in Davao City on January 17, 2027. The official event schedule lists 16K, 10K, 5K, and 1K Kids divisions for the series’ second leg. Iloilo follows on July 28, 2027, with SM City Iloilo currently listed as the scheduled venue. Its announced program also features 16K, 10K, 5K, and 1K Kids categories across four competitive distances.

Series Expands Race Distances Outside Makati

Both Davao and Iloilo add a 16K category beyond the three distances offered during the Makati series opener. The expanded programs give the succeeding legs four listed race categories while retaining shorter options from the October event.

Event Partners Support Women’s Run PH Makati Race

Lactacyd served as title sponsor for the Makati event, supporting the first leg of the newly expanded nationwide series. HydroAid joined as official electrolyte drink partner, while Refresh served as the event’s designated official hydration partner.

The PGH Cancer Survivors Organization participated as official advocacy partner, extending the event’s community component beyond competitive race results. Organizers also worked with additional health, lifestyle, and commercial partners throughout the October 25 gathering in Makati.

Organizers Center Series on Women’s Health and Community

Women’s Run PH describes its series as promoting women’s health, wellness, confidence, empowerment, and supportive community participation through running. The Makati event combined that organizer-led mission with competitive racing across three distances and its largest reported turnout.

Industry Analysis: More Cities and Race Categories Expand the Series

The Makati event combined competitive results with measurable growth, drawing approximately 12,500 participants for the series’ largest reported turnout. Its three-distance program also opened a nationwide series scheduled to continue beyond Metro Manila during the following year.

Davao and Iloilo expand the format further by adding 16K races alongside the established 10K, 5K, and 1K categories. That confirmed expansion provides a clearer measure of the series’ development than broader assumptions about future participation or running habits.

Source Note: Daily Tribune and other Philippine sports coverage provide official finishing results, participant figures, partnerships, and Makati event details. Women’s Run PH materials confirm the series schedule, race distances, Makati venue, and upcoming Davao and Iloilo legs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the 2026 Lactacyd Women’s Run PH 10K?

Maricar Camacho won the Makati 10K after completing the race in 41 minutes and 27 seconds.

Who finished second and third in the Women’s Run PH 10K?

Mea Gey Adialiaan Ninura finished second in 43:23, while Jennelyn Isibido followed one second later in 43:24.

Who won the Women’s Run PH 5K and 1K races?

Jo Punay won the 5K in 21:18, while Jema Marcelyn Funtanar captured the 1K category in 5:46.

How many runners joined the Women’s Run PH Makati event?

Approximately 12,500 runners participated at Ayala Triangle Gardens, producing the largest reported turnout in the Women’s Run PH series.

Where are the next Lactacyd Women’s Run PH races?

Davao hosts the next leg in January 2027, followed by the scheduled Iloilo race during July 2027.

Disclaimer: Headline Image from Malaya Business Insight.