3,336 runners join Pink Run 2024

A record-breaking 3,336 runners sprung into action in the Alturas Pink Run 2024 last October 5, this city, including the sensational 75-year old 21k runner Tatay Quiruben Abella of Candelaria, Dagohoy; and reigning Miss Bohol 2024 Cayle Tejano Tentativa who finished 10k.

A group or contingents of runners and different running clubs from other places outside Bohol also took part in the prestigious charity run whose aim is to raise awareness about breast cancer and at the same time generate funds for the patients and survivors.

The participants were running in three different categories — 5k, 10k, and 21k, with route winding its way from the Island City Mall carpark as the starting line up to the boundary of Brgy. Taguihon and San Isidro, Baclayon which was the turning point for 21k runners.

The Alturas Group of Companies, through its Alay Marcela Foundation, expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, sponsors, race organizers, the different committees, media partners, and more, for the big success of the event.

In the “Pink Run” 2022, around 1,600 runners had joined the benefit run, with the gross proceeds of P200,000 donated to the 20 beneficiaries, mostly breast cancer patients, who received cash assistance worth P10,000 each. Last year, there were more than 2,600 runners with the gross proceeds of P336,000 donated to the 27 beneficiaries at P16,000 each.

A part of the nationwide observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October, the Pink Run is the most prestigious charity run organized for the third time in a row by the Alturas Group of Companies.

ALTURAS PINK RUN 2024 during the gun start at the Island City Mall carpark last October 5.