A handsome prize money of P100,000 to the champions of the men’s and ladies’ divisions are being put up for grabs in the Asics Meta: Time: Trials that makes its Philippine debut on Oct. 19 at Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite.

The 10-kilometer Open is the centerpiece event, with organizers offering a total pot of P400,000 for both divisions in a practical winner-take-all race since winnings from second to 10th places will only be worth P10,000 each.

Participants must be 16 years old and above on race day to qualify for prizes, and registration is now open via Race Roster https://bit.ly/ASICSMTT-PH.

Fresh from its success in Spain, Thailand and Malaysia, the global event is engineered for speed as it will be run over wide, flat courses. It’s a format that has already produced breakthrough moments, including Sonny Wagdos’ victory in Thailand 2024, and Richard Salano’s podium finish–proof that Filipino runners can rise on the international stage.

Even in the female division, Joida Gagnao bagged second place in the 2023 edition in Kuala Lumpur.