SPORTS

Avestruz, Elijeran rule One Piece Run

DT · Sep 28, 2026, 2:55 AM

AROUND 15,000 runners are in full force during the One Piece Run 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex on Saturday. — Photograph courtesy of RUNRIO

Over 15,000 runners have embraced the spirit of adventure at the One Piece Run 2026 on Saturday, turning the SM Mall of Asia Complex into a colorful battleground for running enthusiasts and One Piece fans.

Vincent Avestruz powered his way to the top of the men's 10K field in 35 minutes and 22 seconds, ahead of Mark Anthony Oximar (36:25) and Jojie Daga-as (38:44).

Jocelyn Elijeran also dominated the women’s field, claiming the top spot in 44:47, with Urie Hondrade (54:22) and Michelle Untalan (54:04) being distant second and third placers to complete the podium.

It was a fun-filled morning with runners even putting on their best One Piece costumes for the run, which was organized by RUNRIO and had SM North EDSA as event partner, SM MOA Complex and Philippine Reclamation Authority as venue partners, and Nature's Spring as official hydration partner.

Mark Biagtan clocked in at 19:46 to win the men’s 5K race, followed by Gian Carlo Geocado (20:00) and Jason Lyon Caole (20:45); while Maricar Camacho took the top spot among the women in 20:30, ahead of Jo Punay (21:31) and Carleen Chavez (25:38).