GINGOOG City — Nearly 400 runners from different parts of Mindanao joined Gingoog City's Coop Run 2026, with 18 taking home awards in the 3K, 5K and 10K races held on Saturday, October 31.
The event, now on its second year, started and ended at the City Hall Grounds as part of the city's celebration of Cooperative Month.
Lindy P. Valdevilla, head of the City Cooperatives Development Office, said participants came from Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City and various parts of Misamis Oriental.
Organized by the city office, the run carried the national Cooperative Month theme, “Matibay na Kooperatiba: Nagkakaisang Pamayanan para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran.”
The 10K runners took off at 4:30 a.m., followed by the 5K participants at 4:45 a.m. and the 3K runners at 5 a.m. The route passed along Highway 955 before bringing participants back to the City Hall Grounds.
Councilors Evelyn G. Cañosa and Rodigande Miole also addressed the participants during the program.
Cañosa encouraged residents to make physical fitness part of their daily lives to protect their health and prevent diseases. Miole, who chairs the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Cooperatives Development, helped provide guidance on measures to keep runners safe along the route.
The awarding ceremony recognized the top three finishers in the men's and women's divisions of each race category.
In the 3K men's division, Nicholas Jones Torres placed first, followed by Nyvram Daya and Caleb Lee Mendrez. Cherry Queen Tagodin topped the women's division, with Shyle Labrado and Princess Maligmat taking second and third places.
Ian Jake Borres won the 5K men's race, followed by Isidro Barsobia and Aeros Revelo. Mariane Rania claimed the women's title, ahead of Shyren Casador and Nori Mae Cubao.
In the 10K men's division, Mark Gumaya finished first, followed by Dominico Galler and AJ Gialen. Apple Jane Padual led the women's field, with Chris Galler placing second and Pinky Campogan third.
