MAKATI CITY — National marathon record holder Sonny Wagdos delivered a masterful performance to rule the Makati leg of the REV* Tri-City Half Marathon, held on July 5 at Ayala Triangle Gardens. Wagdos topped the men's 21K race with a commanding time of 1:09:21, finishing well ahead of Jose Fabito Jr. (1:15:49) and Jevie Rebutazo (1:15:50) to secure the podium. In the women's division, elite runner Jessa Mae Roda put up an equally dominant performance, emerging as the fastest female finisher with a time of 1:25:23. Maricar Camacho (1:30:50) and Patrice Anne Quiday (1:38:55) completed the women's 21K podium.
Wins Across All Categories
The Makati leg also saw thrilling finishes in the shorter distances. In the men's 10K, Rai Sen narrowly edged Jonathan Pulido by just one second, clocking 35:56 to Pulido's 35:57. At the same time, JP Enano finished third in 37:43. Maria Jonna Lina Abutas topped the women's 10K in 42:26, followed by Em Sigue (47:12) and Alessandra Jimjoco (50:15). In the 5K category, John Matthew Dumanglas led the men's field with a time of 20:47. In contrast, Marijell Cruz topped the women's division in 24:04.
A Growing Running Community in Makati
The event, held at the scenic Ayala Triangle Gardens, served as the second leg of the REV* Tri-City Half Marathon, following the successful Manila leg. RUNRIO president Rio de la Cruz expressed encouragement at the turnout, noting that more runners are embracing longer races. The finale is set to take place in Quezon City on December 13, promising an even bigger running experience. With its world-class venue and competitive field, the Makati leg showcased the city's vibrant sports culture and its role as a premier destination for athletic events.
