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Runners take part in Independence Day fun run exploring Intramuros
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 12, 2025 11:40 AM PHT
Photo by Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Photo by Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA, Philippines – In celebration of Philippine Independence Day, runners took part in a fun run that honored the national holiday, exploring the historic area of Intramuros in Manila on Thursday, June 12.
MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of Philippine Independence Day, runners took part in a fun run that honored the national holiday, exploring the historic area of Intramuros in Manila on Thursday, June 12.
Hosted by footwear brand ANTA, the special community run dubbed as "Freedom 5K" was joined by local runners who traversed around the walls and the scenic places nearby.
Hosted by footwear brand ANTA, the special community run dubbed as "Freedom 5K" was joined by local runners who traversed around the walls and the scenic places nearby.
The activity started at around 6 a.m.
The activity started at around 6 a.m.
During the fun run, runners were carefully guided by pace leaders and were advised to do a run-walk-run interval, keeping the runners' pace the same.
During the fun run, runners were carefully guided by pace leaders and were advised to do a run-walk-run interval, keeping the runners' pace the same.
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Participants also met another group doing an Independence Day run, greeting each other in what could be seen as a symbolic celebration of Philippine freedom.
Participants also met another group doing an Independence Day run, greeting each other in what could be seen as a symbolic celebration of Philippine freedom.
Running drills were also conducted to assist casual runners, aiding them with the necessary bodily movements while doing the exercise.
Running drills were also conducted to assist casual runners, aiding them with the necessary bodily movements while doing the exercise.
The activity culminated with a stretching portion, helping the runners cool down from the three-kilometer run.
The activity culminated with a stretching portion, helping the runners cool down from the three-kilometer run.
As it was hosted by the shoe brand, ANTA gears were also raffled off to lucky participants as the event concluded.
As it was hosted by the shoe brand, ANTA gears were also raffled off to lucky participants as the event concluded.
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