Filipino runners and fitness enthusiasts challenged themselves in the event, which also celebrated the launch of the Xiaomi Smart Band 10
FILINVEST CITY, MUNTINLUPA, PHILIPPINES – Xiaomi, a global leader in technology, successfully hosted the Xiaomi Pop Run 2025, this year’s edition of the annual high-energy event celebrating fitness, technology, and community.
Held at Filinvest City, Alabang last August 30, the event brought together 3,500 runners, ranging from seasoned athletes to casual fitness enthusiasts.
Participants competed in three categories: 5KM, 10KM, and a competitive 21KM half-marathon. Each participant received a race kit that included a race bib, race shirt, and pace band. All participants received a medal, finisher’s bag, and e-certificate, while the top finishers in each category were awarded Xiaomi products.
The winners of the competitive categories are:
21KM
- Male
- 1st: Ritchie Estampador (1:15:36)
- 2nd: Romeo Panti (1:16:49)
- 3rd: Mark Anthony P. Oximar (1:19:06)
- Female
- 1st: Maricar R. Camacho (1:35:55)
- 2nd: Marjorie Braza (1:56:42)
- 3rd: Kyla Chan O. Venus (1:57:11)
10KM
- Male
- 1st: James Darrel Orduña (0:33:32)
- 2nd: Cymon Richard de Jesus (0:37:27)
- 3rd: Rainier Villareal (0:42:07)
- Female
- 1st: Glorien Merisco (0:49:01)
- 2nd: Geneva Valmeo (0:50:08)
- 3rd: Kaye Nicole Eclar (0:50:35)
5KM:
- Male
- 1st: Edzel Baritua (0:16:54)
- 2nd: Prince John Klein Vipinoso (0:18:01)
- 3rd: Sangsoek Lee Kangwoo (0:18:13)
- Female
- 1st: Lorely Magalona (0:22:09)
- 2nd: Nikka Panlaqui (0:22:18)
- 3rd: Rodelyn Buna (0:23:42)
Beyond celebrating fitness and running, the Xiaomi Pop Run was also held to highlight the launch of the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10, a versatile and stylish smart wearable that offers extensive health and fitness tracking, advanced connectivity, and customizable designs to complement any outfit. Participants also got to try the device first-hand at the Xiaomi Expo Booth, which featured demos, fitness tests, exclusive bundles, and on-site offers. With the Smart Band 10, you can definitely “Fit in style.”
The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 keeps up with your whole lifestyle, with more than 150 different sports modes to track every fitness activity you can do—including swimming, sleep management and heart rate monitoring so you can keep an eye on your health, and enough power to last up to 21 days on a full charge. Its symmetrical ultra-thin bezels and wide variety of watch straps cater to your personal style, while photowalls set up around the venue gave runners a fun way to capture their milestones and share the energy of the day.
“The Xiaomi Pop Run is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of a healthy and active lifestyle that’s accessible to everyone,” said Tomi Adrias, Xiaomi Philippines Head of Marketing. “Through events like this and our innovative fitness wearables like the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, we want to empower people to ‘Fit in style’ and seamlessly integrate fitness into their daily lives.”
The Xiaomi Pop Run, which started in 2018, was adapted for the Philippines from China’s domestic Xiaomi Orange Run, and is one of the most popular offline activities for Xiaomi fans. The event served as a testament to Xiaomi’s commitment to providing innovative technology that supports a healthy and active lifestyle.
The Xiaomi Pop Run 2025 is presented by our event partners Home Credit, Google Gemini, Red Bull, Viu, Globe, Maris Pure, ION+, and Filinvest; with support from our sponsors: Fitbar, Somerset, Salonpas, and Anytime Fitness.
To learn more about the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, visit http://mi.com/ph.
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