The fourth edition of the Vermosa Green Run is set to go off on Sunday, June 29 at the 750-hectare Vermosa Estate in Imus, Cavite with the 21K category leading the way at 4:30 a.m.
Following closely are the 10K category, which starts at 5:00 a.m., the 5K and 3K categories at 5:30 a.m., and the 1K Dog Run at 7:00 a.m. The event is presented by AyalaLand Estates and Vermosa in partnership with Pinoy Fitness.
Four years since its inaugural run in July 2022, the Vermosa Green Run has made its impact felt in the areas of its advocacies.
Starting off with a focused support of the environment and an advocacy for an active lifestyle in the wake of the pandemic that year, the Green Run chose the Haribon Foundation as its first beneficiary and spearheaded a high-energy return to foot races after a two-year hiatus.
Since then, the multi-level run has been staged yearly, attracting serious, leisure, aspiring and elite runners to the great outdoors of Vermosa Estate. It continues to push for an active lifestyle, the environment and sustainability, and now also champions youth sports and animal welfare. Vermosa Green Run participants have grown steadily each year, with 1,200 runners participating in 2022 and nearly 3,000 signing up in 2025.
This year, the Vermosa Green Run is inviting both runners and guests to actively participate in sustainability by bringing their used plastics to the Event. The plastics will be recycled and converted by Ayala Land Estates, Inc. and the Makati Development Corporation (MDC) into sustainable construction materials like fillers for concrete and asphalt, and other concrete aggregates that will build “green” sidewalks and fences in support of Ayala Land’s green development initiatives. Participants who donate will get a discounted rate on their Green Run registration.
The Haribon Foundation continues to be a Vermosa Green Run beneficiary in its fourth year as Vermosa Estate and Ayala Land sustain the planting and adoption of seedlings and saplings that continue to grow at the Kaliwa River Forest Reserve in Barangay San Andres, Tanay, Rizal.
For the third straight year, the Vermosa Green Run pushes hard for the Pawssion Project, a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes stray animals. The Vermosa Green Run continues to raise greater awareness about animal welfare as it supports dogs through the organization, which has, to date, made over 2,000 rescues, rehomed 1,000 dogs, and provided shelter for 600 homeless dogs and cats.
Its support of young athletes from Takbo Kabitenyo, a non-profit organization for young runners from Cavite, also shows progressive results.
“Some of our young runners have consistently landed podium finishes at school-level, city, and provincial competitions. These achievements are a reflection not only of their talent but also of the discipline and dedication they’ve cultivated through training, and we thank Vermosa for allowing us to use their excellent sports facilities that provide our athletes with the competitive edge,” said Takbo Kabitenyo president Noel Diaz.
Diaz cites the standout stories of Vince John Marzo, a college student who ran with the relay team that won Bronze Medal in the 4x400m event at the 2025 NCAA Season 100 Track and Field Competition, and John Mark Balogo, who may get a spot in the National Track and Field Team after placing second in the 5000m final event within the same NCAA season.
“While most of our success stories are still at the local and regional levels, we’re laying the groundwork for future participation in national and international competitions. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the opportunity to help these young talents shine on bigger stages through their training in the best possible environment,” Diaz said.