{"id":73550,"date":"2026-03-23T06:46:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=73550"},"modified":"2026-03-21T13:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T05:49:30","slug":"tcs-clark-animo-international-marathon-draws-8000-runners-for-its-16th-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2026\/03\/23\/tcs-clark-animo-international-marathon-draws-8000-runners-for-its-16th-year\/","title":{"rendered":"TCS Clark Animo International Marathon draws 8,000 runners for its 16th year"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 8,000 runners gathered in Clark for the 16th TCS Clark Animo International Marathon, marking another milestone for one of Central Luzon\u2019s premier road races and signaling the running community\u2019s continued recovery toward its pre-pandemic peak of 10,000 participants from more than 24 countries and territories.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Organized by the\u00a0De La Salle Alumni Association\u2013Pampanga Chapter, the event featured race categories including the 42.2 km marathon, 21 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and 2.5 km fun and kids\u2019 run, attracting elite athletes, recreational runners, corporate teams, and families.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started with around 600 participants in our first year in 2009,\u201d said Abe Tayag, Race Director and President of the De La Salle Alumni Association Pampanga Chapter. \u201cToday, seeing thousands of runners join the race shows how the event has grown into a meaningful platform promoting health and fitness while supporting community and environmental initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Event Chairperson\u00a0Aries Patawaran\u00a0emphasized that the race\u00a0maintains\u00a0international standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe TCS Clark Animo International Marathon and all its race distances are conducted on WORLD ATHLETICS certified courses, ensuring accurate distances and internationally recognized results,\u201d Patawaran said. \u201cThis is important for runners aiming to qualify for major global races such as the Boston Marathon, while also guaranteeing a high-quality race experience for all participants.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTCS is proud to once again support the Clark Animo International Marathon, which energizes the running community and inspires healthy lifestyles and camaraderie among participants,\u201d said\u00a0Shiju Varghese, Country Head of TCS Philippines. \u201cAthletic events foster unity, resilience, and innovation\u2014values at the heart of TCS\u2019 partnership with communities worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marathon Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the 42.2 km marathon,\u00a0Welfred\u00a0Esporma\u00a0won the men\u2019s division with a time of 2:44:05, followed by Arjay Navida (2:46:28) and Jeremy\u00a0Enreras\u00a0(2:50:58). In the women\u2019s division, Jewel De Luna finished first in 3:12:05, with Hazel Mata (3:23:16) second and Lady Madonna (3:41:27) third.<\/p>\n

Half Marathon Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the 21 km half marathon, John Paul\u00a0Cumagun\u00a0claimed the men\u2019s title in 1:22:14, narrowly ahead of Alfonso\u00a0Ampalo\u00a0Jr. (1:22:30) and Juan Antonio\u00a0Damasig\u00a0(1:22:31). In the women\u2019s division, Krystal Paa won in 1:38:21, followed by Jenalyn Galvez (1:41:51) and Angela David (1:47:11).<\/p>\n

Cash prizes were also awarded in the 10 km and 5 km races. In the 10 km, Daniel Esguerra, Dave Maglaya, and\u00a0Allorenz\u00a0Pascual placed first to third in the men\u2019s division, while Merry Joy\u00a0Trupa, Angel Mae\u00a0Saysay, and Aika de Vera topped the women\u2019s division. In the 5 km, Lance Tayag, Rusty Cayabyab, and Mari Tayag led the men\u2019s division, while Sam Corpuz, Elaine Quismundo, and Kamilah Lorraine Bumagat finished as the top three in the women\u2019s division.<\/p>\n

Adding creativity to the event were the Best Costume Awards, recognizing runners who brought extra flair and fun to the race.<\/p>\n

The event also saw strong corporate participation, including over 1,600 runners from title sponsor Tata Consultancy Services, one of the world\u2019s largest multinational information technology consulting companies operating at Nepo Center in Angeles City.<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the marathon will support the association\u2019s environmental and community programs, including tree-planting initiatives, maintenance of the Angeles City Watershed, and support for the La Salle Botanical Gardens at\u00a0Alviera\u00a0in\u00a0Porac, Pampanga.<\/p>\n

The event was made possible through the support of Title Sponsor Tata Consultancy Services and partners Clark Global City, Angeles Industrial Park Inc., The\u00a0Hauslands, INBOX Store, Smart Communications, NIKE Clark, SM City Clark, JDN Realty, Pocari Sweat,\u00a0Cherifer, Ford Clark, Clark Water, KALU Fitness,\u00a0Stretchlab\u00a0PH, Lasik Clinic\u2013AUF, Park Inn Clark,\u00a0Eurotel, ROMAC Services,\u00a0Meifoods, and Titan Watches, along with numerous donors, volunteers, and supporters.<\/p>\n

Media partner CLTV36 provided coverage, with institutional support from the Clark Development Corporation, Bases Conversion and Development Authority, the Angeles City Government, and Mt. Carmel Medical\u00a0Center\u2013Clark.<\/p>\n

Organizers look forward to an even bigger edition next year as the marathon continues to strengthen Clark\u2019s reputation as a premier destination for endurance sports and active lifestyle events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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