(From L-R) 16K Male finishers Ritchie Estampador, Gilbert Muge, and Jay Fernandez. Handout photo.MANILA — Gilbert Muge and Edna Magtubo once again ruled their respective fields as the Rexona 10 Miler Series 2026 made its way to Makati on Sunday at the Ayala Triangle Gardens.
Muge topped the men’s 16K race in 53:51, finishing ahead of Ritchie Estampador (54:21) and Jay Fernandez (1:00:03).
Magtubo likewise dominated the women’s 16K, clocking 1:04:32 to beat Purity Serem (1:06:43) and Meljoy Gonzales (1:10:37).
The Makati leg also saw finishers from the previous races in Pasay, Manila, and Quezon City receive their Metro Conquerors medals.
“It’s another banner race for us, and to see more and more runners get this Metro Conquerors medal is a testament to their dedication to running and active lifestyle,” said RUNRIO president Rio de la Cruz.
Rexona served as the title sponsor, with Pocari Sweat as official electrolyte partner, Berocca as official energy multivitamin partner, and Citadines Salcedo Makati as official hotel partner.
Fritz Angelo Operio narrowly captured the men’s 10K crown in 33:39, edging Denver Sahagun by three seconds (33:42), while Justwin Guerrero finished third in 34:15.
Mary Rose Frias led the women’s 10K field in 41:33, followed by Jocelyn Elijeran (43:55) and Jo Punay (44:46).
Michael James Jongoy topped the men’s 5K in 16:37, finishing ahead of Mark John Castro (16:42) and Rowin Ongcal (19:53).
Melody Lantad won the women’s 5K in 22:50, with Agatha Marie Alarilla (28:57) and Aizel Buenaventura (29:15) rounding out the top three.
With the Metro Conquerors medals already in hand, the runners will now look to complete their campaign for the Nation Conquerors medal at the final leg in Iloilo on November 29 at Atria Park District.