CHRISTY Sevilleno and Michael Largo captured the 10-kilometer crowns in yesterday’s “Saint Pedro Calungsod Fun Run: Walk of Faith, A Run for Truth.”
Around 2,000 runners answered the starting gun for this running event that is held in line with the celebration of the feast of Saint Pedro Calungsod.
In the end, it was Sevilleno who stood out as she reached the finish line at the Ayala Center Cebu’s the Terraces in 47 minutes and 24 seconds to win the women’s crown.
Largo, on the other hand, crossed the finish line in 36 minutes and 36 seconds to top the men’s division.
The proceeds of the running event will be used for the scholarship program of the Saint Pedro Calungsod chapel administration for deserving altar boys and servers.
Meanwhile, Joel Delposo emerged victorious in 5k category, finishing the race in 17 minutes and 31 seconds for the men’s crown.
The Delechos siblings, Keisha Mae and Irish, finished first and second, respectively, in the distaff side. Keisha Mae topped the race with a time of 23:31 while Irish clocked 23:37 to finish second.
In the 3k race, Andog Mejares and Joy Postanes came out on top. Mejares topped the race in 10:41 while Postanes clocked 15:19 to win the female side.
The running event was handled by race director Joel Juarez and Cebu Ultra Runners Club president Tony Galon. /CORRESPONDENT DALE G. ROSAL