RSC’s Marathon and Red Line Projects Deliver Strong Results at AIA Rock ’n’ Roll Manila 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Athletes from Run Soleus Club’s Marathon Project (MP) and Red Line Project (RLP) capped their 2025 season with impressive performances at the AIA Rock ’n’ Roll Manila, achieving a perfect 100 percent marathon finishing rate and showcasing the depth and talent of the club’s programs.
AIA Rock ’n’ Roll Manila is part of the international Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series, known for combining world class competition with a festive race-day atmosphere, complete with live music and community support along the route. The Manila edition draws runners of all levels from across the Philippines and abroad, making it a highlight on the country’s road racing calendar.
MP’s Ligaya Garcia led the women’s contingent with an outstanding performance, clocking 4:04:38 to secure 2nd place in the Female 25–29 age group. Garcia’s steady pacing and strong closing stretch capped a successful competitive season.
Brian Mendoza also posted a strong result for MP, finishing the marathon in 4:07:35 to lead the team’s male runners. His disciplined execution contributed to MP’s impressive overall showing.
For RLP, Michael Pontiveros delivered one of the standout performances of the event. Earlier this year, he completed the TBR Dream Marathon 2025 in 4:35:53, making his AIA Rock ’n’ Roll Manila time of 3:47:54 a remarkable improvement of nearly 48 minutes. His leap forward earned him 7th place in the Male 25–29 category and underscored the success of his marathon comeback.
In the half marathon division, RSC’s “Wonder Kid” Dan Cartativo continued to build momentum in his running career. Cartativo finished the 21 kilometer race in 1:49:10, securing 3rd place in the Male 15–17 age group and reinforcing his growing presence within the team.
Jimm Aniel also turned in a strong performance for RLP, posting a 1:43:42 time to finish 8th place in the Male 40–44 category. A large majority of participants from RSC also recorded new personal bests across all distances, highlighting the hard work and preparation leading up to the event.
Reflecting on the club’s collective performance, RSC Training Director Coach Yan said, “I’m happy that everyone in the club are finishers. 100% of them crossed the finish line without injuries, lalo na yung mga 1st time marathoners. Yung performances nila, they worked hard for that for months. Deserve nila lahat ng success nila ngayon. Hopefully next year, they get better and stronger pa.”
The collective achievements of MP and RLP athletes underscored the programs’ depth, preparation, and competitive drive as they concluded a productive racing season. The club’s community expressed appreciation for the athletes’ dedication and their positive impact on local runners. With the season officially wrapped, both teams now transition into a well-deserved off-season break.
