Vermosa Green Run 2026 Wants Runners To Acquire Simple Habits That Will Help Save The Planet
Global warming in 2026 is now a critical planetary emergency.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) – the United Nations’ specialized agency that monitors global scientific activity regarding the Earth’s atmosphere, climate and water resources – says the planet’s climate is “more out of balance than at any time in observed history”.
Record-high greenhouse gas concentrations and warming cycles produce unprecedented heatwaves, extreme precipitation, and massive wildfires worldwide.
That is why the fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run on June 28, 2026 is taking this reality seriously by doing its share to foster sustainability through public awareness and supporting ecosystem conservation. It is also pushing for an active lifestyle, sports development, and supportinganimal welfare, a fundamental pillar of sustainability.
Lani Tan, General Manager of Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub and an athlete herself, says this time Green Run participants are made more mindful of the role they play in saving the planet. The Run wants to teach runners that being planet-friendly starts with simple habits that can easily be incorporated into training and race-day routines.
“Using reusable hydration bottles or collapsible cups, properly segregating waste, picking up litter along the route or whenever possible, and using designated disposal areas are simple habits that can easily be incorporated into training and race-day routines,” she said.
Green Runners are encouraged to turn over used water (PET) bottles when they register for the race as part of the event’s waste reduction and recycling efforts.
This year's race singlets, finisher shirts, and dog bandanas are made from recycled PET bottles to show thatdiscarded plastics can be transformed into high-quality products that support active lifestyles, Tan said.
“Wearing planet-friendly gear on race day is a shared badge of honor that shows we are actively investing in the preservation of the environment that sustains our active lifestyles.”
For her, the true success of the Green Run will be measured by the good habits that participants adopt long after the event ends.
“As we celebrate our fifth year, we hope to inspire a permanent shift toward mindful consumption and conscious living. Crossing the finish line should be the start of a lifelong habit of waste reduction, active recycling, and respecting outdoor spaces. We want our runners to carry this sustainable mindset back to their respective neighborhoods, workplaces, and every future race track they conquer,” Tan said.
Green Run 2026 will be held in the lush and sprawling Vermosa Esates in Imus, Cavite, with 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K race categories and a 1K Dog Run attracting runners of different fitness levels and running purpose.
More than a race, the event serves as a reminder that building a healthier planet does not always require grand gestures. Sometimes, it starts with choosing to go greener, one small step at a time, Tan added.
Green Run 2026 is supporting Haribon Foundation, TakboKabitenyo and Pawssion Project and is in turn supported by Pocari Sweat, Merrell, Fitbar, Salonpas, Topbreed, Smart C, Dunsk Kuhner, Baby Boo, Chef Especial, Entrée, Saint Roche, The Gourmet Specialist, and Zert.
For more information about Vermosa Green Run 2026 and to register, visit https://ayalaland.myruntime.com/register.
