Anne at SMDC Run

It was a fun race to the finish line at the recent

SMDC Run at SM Mall of Asia. Thousands gathered before dawn, including Anne

Curtis (photo) for the exciting marathon that tested the strength and stamina of both new and seasoned runners.

Participants chose among three challenging distances — the 5K, 10K and 21K, which took them around the expansive SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. Friends, families and competitive runners came together for a fun-fueled morning.

“Through health and fitness programs like this, we show our commitment to building healthy and happy communities,” says SMDC EVP Jose Mari Banzon. The SMDC Run was held in partnership with Leadpack,

Takbo.ph and Chris Sports, together with key sponsors such as Anytime Fitness Scape Macapagal, ASYA Design, Hisamitsu, Milcu, Pocari Sweat, Fitbar, Saucony, Islander, La Jeunesse, BDO, SM Hotels and Forever 21; and media partners including