PHILIPPINE Navy's Mark Anthony Oximar and budding runner Stephanie Caropo topped the centerpiece 10K race in the 2025 PBA USANA Fun Run on Sunday at the sprawling Bridgetowne Estate in Pasig.
Oximar clocked 40 minutes and 16 seconds to win the men's division while 13-year-old sensation Carubo negotiated the distance in 56:10 to stun a seasoned cast of opposition in the women's side of the annual run for a cause presented by ARENA PLUS and co-presented by Bingo Plus.
Pio Tumpang (40:22) and Ivan Saez (45:26) finished second and third, respectively, in the men's side while Francesca Arceo Tan (56:14) and Felice Valencia Tan (56:55) completed the women's podium.
Evelou Abutas turned in a time of 18 minutes and 34 seconds to rule the men's division of the 5 kilometer run. Jay Fajela clocked 19 minutes and 04 seconds to wound second while Russel Sanchez finished third with a time of 19:39.
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The women's side was won by Asia Perasee, who finished in 20 minutes and 42 seconds. Danica Mancao (24:56) and Maria Ericka Felongco (28:58) finished second and third in that order.
In the 3 kilometer run, it was John Andrei Laudit in the men's division with a time of 11:minutes and 39 seconds while Kaye Raynalyn turned in 12 minutes and 50 seconds to rule the women's category of the event also supported by Ceres, Rain or Shine, Australia's Own,Kojie-san, Kuchi Kuchi, Ummuni+, Motivo, Converge, Fast Aid, Bic, Rise, Taichi, Best Shape, Jisu Life, Surf2Sawa and Salonpas. Anytime Fitness, Katinko and Clean Master shoecare, 8cuts burger, Bida Fiber, Tulip, LGR, Boss Max3, Organica, Clear Sight, Gardenia Muffin, Phoenix Super LPG, Libby's, Defensil, Osteo Gard, Cardiclear and Don Benitos.
Meanwhile, Rico Refia and his fur baby ruled the special 1 kilometer pet run with a time of 4 minutes and 02 seconds.
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Winners of the 10K, 5K and 3K runs went home with gift certificates and valuable items worth over P60,000. (JBU)
