Six-time SEA Games gold medalist Kim Mangrobang topped the women's 10k run in the Galaxy Earth Day Run 2025, April 27, 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Handout/RUNRIO

MANILA -- Multiple-time Southeast Asian Games medalist Kim Mangrobang set the standard during the Galaxy Earth Day Run 2025 on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Complex.

The six-time SEA Games gold medalist topped the women's 10k run with her time of 39 minutes and 56 seconds, leading the pack in the Manila leg of the race organized by RUNRIO.

Melissa Campos wasn't far behind with her 42 minutes and 44 seconds, while Aika de Rivera was third with her 45 minutes and 24 seconds.

Karl Oxales led the male as he finished the course in 34 minutes and 33 seconds, followed by Mark John Castro (35:50) and Pierre Edouard Alphonse Algret (42:46).

Race veterans Edsel Moral and Maricar Camacho once again figured at the top of the 21K races, with Moral being the fastest male with his time of 1:11:07 and Camacho the best among the female at 1:31:52.

James Kevin Cruz was second among the men at 1:12:35, followed by Jose Fabito Jr. with his 1:15:37 time, while Eloisa Cusi was the runner-up among the women with her 1:37:14 and Rocel Galicia Maestro third at 1:40:12.

Around 17,000 runners participated in the event, including Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who took part in her first-ever fun run.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray participates in her first-ever fun run, the Galaxy Earth Day Run 2025, on April 27, 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. Handout/RUNRIO

"It's Earth Day, so we're celebrating sustainability and coming together as a community to make a change for the better," said Gray.

"This run raises awareness for sustainability 'cause it brings everyone together from all walks of life. Some of us are athletes, some of us are fitness enthusiasts, some of us just want to come together and do something for the environment," she added.

Mark Angelo Biagtan topped the 5K race with his time of 17:03, with Cavin Vidal (17:40) and Handreikyle David (20:00) pursuing him in the men's division; while Franxine Louisse Regalado (26:47) recorded the best time among the women followed by Yzel Candelaria (27:58) and Joanalisa Diones (28:01).

"We're overwhelmed with the turnout and we're delighted to combine our passion for active lifestyle and our love for our environment. True to our theme, we all did run with purpose," said Andrew Neri, RUNRIO general manager.

Simultaneous races also occurred in Cebu at City di Mare and in Davao at Azuela Cove.