Xiaomi, a global leader in technology, successfully hosted the Xiaomi Pop Run 2025, this yearβs edition of its annual event celebrating fitness, technology, and community. The gathering took place at Filinvest City, Alabang on August 30 and drew 3,500 runners, from seasoned athletes to casual fitness enthusiasts.
Race Categories and Winners
Participants competed in three main categories: 5KM, 10KM, and a competitive 21KM half-marathon. Each runner received a race kit that included a race bib, race shirt, and pace band. Finishers took home a medal, finisher’s bag, and e-certificate, while the top performers in each category were awarded Xiaomi products.
The winners were as follows:
21KM Half-Marathon
Male
- 1st: Ritchie Estampador (1:15:36)
- 2nd: Romeo Panti (1:16:49)
- 3rd: Mark Anthony P. Oximar (1:19:06)
Female
- 1st: Maricar R. Camacho (1:35:55)
- 2nd: Marjorie Braza (1:56:42)
- 3rd: Kyla Chan O. Venus (1:57:11)
10KM
Male
- 1st: James Darrel OrduΓ±a (0:33:32)
- 2nd: Cymon Richard de Jesus (0:37:27)
- 3rd: Rainier Villareal (0:42:07)
Female
- 1st: Glorien Merisco (0:49:01)
- 2nd: Geneva Valmeo (0:50:08)
- 3rd: Kaye Nicole Eclar (0:50:35)
5KM
Male
- 1st: Edzel Baritua (0:16:54)
- 2nd: Prince John Klein Vipinoso (0:18:01)
- 3rd: Sangsoek Lee Kangwoo (0:18:13)
Female
- 1st: Lorely Magalona (0:22:09)
- 2nd: Nikka Panlaqui (0:22:18)
- 3rd: Rodelyn Buna (0:23:42)
Launch of Xiaomi Smart Band 10
The event also marked the launch of the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, a new smart wearable that combines health and fitness tracking with stylish design. At the Xiaomi Expo Booth, participants experienced first-hand demos, fitness tests, exclusive bundles, and special offers. The Smart Band 10 was showcased under the theme “Fit in style.”
The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 offers more than 150 sports modes, making it suitable for tracking activities such as swimming, running, and gym workouts. It also features sleep monitoring, heart rate tracking, and up to 21 days of battery life on a full charge. The device highlights symmetrical ultra-thin bezels and a wide selection of straps for personalization. Runners also enjoyed photowalls across the venue to capture their milestones and celebrate their achievements.
Xiaomiβs Commitment to Healthy Lifestyles
“The Xiaomi Pop Run is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of a healthy and active lifestyle that’s accessible to everyone,” said Tomi Adrias, Xiaomi Philippines Head of Marketing. “Through events like this and our innovative fitness wearables like the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, we want to empower people to ‘Fit in style’ and seamlessly integrate fitness into their daily lives.”
First introduced in 2018, the Xiaomi Pop Run was adapted for the Philippines from Chinaβs domestic Xiaomi Orange Run. Since then, it has become one of the most popular offline activities for Xiaomi fans. This yearβs event reaffirmed Xiaomiβs mission to provide innovative technology that supports healthy and active living.
Event Partners and Sponsors
The Xiaomi Pop Run 2025 was made possible with the support of event partners Home Credit, Google Gemini, Red Bull, Viu, Globe, Maris Pure, ION+, and Filinvest. Sponsors included Fitbar, Somerset, Salonpas, and Anytime Fitness.
Personal Experience at the Run
This yearβs Xiaomi Pop Run also provided a personal milestone. Running in the 10KM category for the first official race, the experience proved both challenging and rewarding. The run was completed in 1:24:42, placing 182nd out of 360 participants. Beyond the numbers, it marked the beginning of a journey toward building consistency in fitness and joining a larger community that values health, technology, and active living.
For more information about the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, visit http://mi.com/ph.
