All set for 3rd Rock ‘n’ Roll Manila running series

By Jean Malanum

November 19, 2024, 6:40 pm

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LAUNCHING. The 3rd Asics Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by AIA is launched during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the Robinson’s Place Manila in Ermita on Tuesday (Nov. 19, 2024). Photo shows (from left) Rustica Faith So, Asics senior brand communications executive; Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo; Princess Galura, general manager and regional director of the organizing Ironman Group Philippines; and Melissa Henson, AIA Phils. chief marketing officer, with the medals for the podium finishers. (PNA photo by Jean Malanum)

MANILA – All is set for the third Asics Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila on Nov. 23 and 24.

More than 9,000 runners from 58 countries are joining the event featuring 5K, 10K, 21K, and 42K categories.

The marathon and half-marathon races will start at 10 p.m. on Nov. 23.

Runners will pass by some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including Jones Bridge, Intramuros, Rizal Park, National Museum, Manila City Hall and Chinatown.

The event was formally launched on Tuesday during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at Robinsons Place Ermita, with Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo as special guest.

Princess Galura, general manager and regional director of the organizing Ironman Group Philippines; Melissa Henson, chief marketing officer of AIA Philippines; Charlie Dungo of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila; and Rustica Faith So, senior brand communications executive of apparel company Asics, also attended the event

“With music and Manila's iconic landmarks, this is a celebration of the city – its resilience, history and aspirations for the future,” Galura said. (PNA)