Tabal topped the 15K category by finishing the run in 01:01:18.262, according to race times organizers released to reporters. Christy Tutor was second by finish the race in 01:06:36.865 while Jhean Andrin was third with a time of 01:10:02.167.

John Philip Dueñas, who coaches Tabal, topped the men’s 15K with a blistering 00:51:52.285. Arnold Onabia was a far second with a time of 00:51:57.351while Adonis Singson placed third with his time of 00:52:41.294.

Jobert Carolino topped the 6K male category with his time of 00:18:29.230. Jess Gonzaga was second with an official time of 00:18:30.810 while Jordan Bacong was third with a time of 00:19:22.740.

Jojielyn Pepito was the fastest female in the 6K category with a time of 00:22:38.310. Janine Mansueto was second, clocking 00:22:40.380 while Lovely Andrin was third with her time of 00:23:50.890.

In the 3K male category, Ronnie Andrin placed first with his time of 00:09:48.370. Joel Andrin was second with a time of 00:09:54.300 while Kenneth Cabantan was third with his official time of 00:10:03.830.

Cherry Andrin, meanwhile, topped women’s 3K with a time of 00:11:54.510. Carla Cosep placed 2nd with a time of 00:13:07.060, while Michelle Eboso was third, clocking 00:14:42.760.

Yesterday’s run was organized to raise funds to pay for high school education of poor but deserving students.

Losiaboi finished the 12K route in a blistering 00:39:15.01. Jobert Carolino finished second a full minute later, clocking 00:40:39.50. Veteran runner Reprinel Banzon completed the top three by finishing third with a time of 00:40:48.58.

DOMINANT. Mary Grace delos Santos sprints with trainer Mosherwin Managil to win the women’s 12K category in the Citygym Citirun held in Waterfront Hotel Cebu City early today. CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW LARGER IMAGE (Photo by Max Limpag)

Completing the men’s 12K top 10 are 4th John Philip Duenas (00:41:23.49); 5th Riez Enriquez (00:42:09.84); 6th Paul James Zafico (00:43:52.95); 7th Noel Tillor (00:43:55.39); 8th Alvirg Busa (00:44:39.52); 9th Roger Saldo (00:46:25.97); and 10th Renvie Gabuya (0:48:11:117).

Losiaboi just came from two successive defeats Mendel Lopez.

In the women’s 12K, delos Santos finished first with a time of 00:45:37.17. Madelyn Carter was second with a time of 00:49:27.63 while Joeyry Lee finished third by clocking in 00:52:56.95.

Completing the women’s 12K top 10 are 4th Peris Poywo (00:56:32.86); 5th Girlie Rose Baylon (00:58:37.63); 6th Emily Rosas (01:00:13.73); 7th Amale Jopson (01:00:47.91); 8th Ma. Milagros Tanudtanud (01:01:55.47); 9th Michelle Discaya (01:01:59.82); and Florence Mata (01:04:56.19).

Among Citygym clients, Dr. Reynald Ramiro placed first with a time of 01:10:21.36; Milvic Chua was second by clocking in 01:10:57.00 while Michael Paquibot was third with a time of 01:11:35.38.

6K category

Joel Delposo, meanwhile, dominated the men’s 6K category with his 00:21:02.270 time. Roland Montebon was second at 00:21:22.950 while veteran Ruth Banzon placed third by clocking in 00:24:25.120.

Completing the top 10 are 4th Fernando Berbesada (00:25;12.36); 5th Lino Galindo (00:27:01.090); 6th Vinson Mahawan (00:27:11.980); 7th Errold Alipio (00:27:25.610); 8th Florencio Herminio (00:27:40.470); 9th Jose Luis Tiongko (00:29:19.140); and 10th Diomedes Seque (00:30:11.850).

In the women’s category, Mary Joy Tabal topped the 6K race with a time of 00:24:18.130. Aiza Suaybaguio was second with her time of 00:26:21.060 while Marlyn Alin was third with her time of 00:27:33.830.

Completing the 10 best times are 4th Haziel Retavale (00:29:08.960); 5th Gretchen Niere (00:32:12.210); 6th Mary Aimee Aranaydo (00:32:59.350); 7th Lorelie Abella (00:33:09.560); 8th Ma. Lirio Omolon (00:33:38.680); 9th Emeralde Hermocilla (00:34:28.690); and 10th Corrine Nillas (00:34:52.200).

Among its clients, Joe France Cañizares topped the 6K race with his time of 00:32:59.890; Karen Gonzales was second with her time of 00:33:03.130 while Francisco Gomos Jr. was third with his time of 00:36:39.270.

Among Citigym employees, Chadwick Mabanta finished first in the 6K race with a time of 00:35:06.470, Daniel Carino was third with a time of 00:35:59.850 while Arnulfo Abatayo was third with a time of 00:37:41.260.

Robert Daan topped the male 4K race with a time of 00:14:50.55. Jerry Laroya was second at 00:16:12.79 while Gabby Lariosa was third with a time of 00:19:27.84.

In the women’s 4K, Mizraym Capangpangan finished first in 00:26:30.60. Ana Moldes was second with her time of 00:26:45.71 while Jade Garzoa was third with a time of 00:26:56.21.

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Yong and Donna finished the 10K race together in 54 minutes and 11 seconds to top a field of about a dozen couples who joined the run. The Escasinas couple finished second with a time of 57:28. Noy and Amale Jopson were third with a time of 58:06.

Yong said it was the “best birthday gift” for Donna, who celebrates her birthday today, Valentine’s Day.

Those who joined the couples run were required to be no more than 5 meters of each other throughout the race and finish it holding hands.

There were no surprises in the other categories of the race.

Kenyan Simon Losiaboi finished his 10K run in 32:23 to claim first place. Elmer Bartolo finished second with a time of 33:41 while Ian Bernido was third with a time of 33:56.

In the women’s division, top runner Mary Grace delos Santos did not let a medical layoff get in the way by topping her division with a 10K run of 39:59. Mary Joy Tabal finished second with a time of 40:43 while Marlyn Alin finished third with a time of 40:43.

In the 5K race, Roland Batiancila topped the men’s division with a time of 17:30; Jobert Carolino was second with his time of 17:34, while Rolan Onrada finished third at 17:48. Rose Angele Amores topped the women’s division with her time of 22:92; Lennie Caduada was second at 26:47; while Diodel Moralla was third with her time of 27:23.

Ramon Carsido topped the 3K men’s division with a time of 13:49. Rafael Tan finished in second place with his time of 17:39 while Euegene Esteban was third with a time of 17:40. Mizraim Capangpangan, meanwhile, topped the women’s 3K division with her time of 19:16; Camille Flor and Cecilia May Uy were listed as being second and third, respectively, with identical times of 19:52.

Although relatively well-run, yesterday’s race had some complaints of lack of water in some stations and a shorter than advertised 10K distance. My GPS reading indicated the route distance to be 9.87KM.