Samsung Philippines, building on its recent successful runs in key areas in the country, elevated its partnership with RUNRIO through the Galaxy Manila Marathon, a landmark celebration of health, wellness, and the vibrant spirit of Manila on August 10, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex.
Drawing 19,000 runners, the event stands as one of the country’s largest and most anticipated fitness gatherings this year. Samsung continues to champion a lifestyle of movement and discovery, encouraging participants to rise higher in their fitness journeys while appreciating iconic local landmarks in Manila passing through the storied grounds of Rizal Park, the enduring walls of Intramuros, the sweeping views along Roxas Boulevard, and the cultural landmarks of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex.
Team Galaxy led by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona
Gray (center), Jeff Lo (third from left), Raffy Castillo, RUNRIO Founder and
CEO Coach Rio de la Cruz, Nicole de la Cruz, Jolo Luarca, Samsung Electronics
Corporation Head of Brand and Social Aika Lim de Rivera, and Samsung
Electronics Corporation Head of Product Marketing for Mobile Experience Joseph
Aruta, strike a post-race pose, celebrating a day of movement, wellness, and
community spirit.
Powered
by the latest Galaxy Watch innovations, Samsung continues to inspire wellness
journeys through its Galaxy Watch series. The newly launched Galaxy
Watch8 and Galaxy
Watch8 Classic serve as powerful companions for
anyone striving to stay on top of their health.
“The
Galaxy Manila Marathon shows how AI and innovation can take wellness to the
next level. With features like the Running Coach and the power of the Samsung
Galaxy Ecosystem, the Galaxy Watch8 series helps users run smarter and push
further,” Samsung Electronics Philippines Ecosystem
Product Marketing Manager Michelle Tee shared.
“Our
aim is to continue inspiring
Filipinos to live healthier, more active lives. The event shows how technology
and wellness can move together, empowering runners to push limits, stay
connected, and achieve their personal best,” Tee emphasized.
Redesigned to help you reach for Ultimate Wellness
The
Galaxy Watch8 series offers a smarter, more connected way to stay motivated,
whether you are training for your next marathon or simply embracing a more
active lifestyle. Its sleek design meets rugged functionality, with a 50% brighter display and 3,000 nits peak brightness, runners can
easily track stats even under the harshest daylight.
Whether
you are training for your first 5K or chasing a personal best, the Galaxy
Watch8’s Running Coach delivers
personalized plans and real-time guidance based on your fitness level. Stay
motivated with the updated Together feature
that now supports running—challenge friends, track progress, and make every
mile count.
The
Galaxy Watch8 series is also built for those who want more than just distance
tracking—it is your smart wellness coach on the go. It is the first smartwatch
to introduce an Antioxidant Index,
letting you measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds to support healthy
aging. Equipped with the advanced
BioActive Sensor, it provides runners with in-depth health insights,
empowering them to train smarter, recover better, and push further.
Michelle Tee, Samsung Electronics Corporation
Product Marketing Manager for Galaxy Ecosystem, shares the innovative health
and fitness features of the Galaxy Watch8, highlighting how technology can
inspire a more active lifestyle.
To
help you stay balanced, High Stress
Alert notifies you when it is time to slow down, while the Mindfulness Tracker logs your mood and
guides you through calming breathwork. Not only that! With the AI-powered Energy Score, you will get a
quick read on your physical and mental energy so you can plan your day—and your
next run—smarter.
Created
together with Google, the Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch to
launch with Gemini, Google’s
powerful AI assistant and run on Wear OS
6, bringing next-level intelligence to your wrist. Go hands-free and stay in stride with natural voice
commands that let you manage apps like Samsung Health, Calendar, Reminder, and
Clock effortlessly.
Optimized
with the new One UI8 Watch, the
interface is sleek, intuitive, and tailored to the Watch face. Multi-info Tiles let you view key
metrics like weather, events, and health stats at a glance, while the Now Bar and depthless notifications
keep your most important updates front and center, so you can focus on your
pace, not your screen.
Crafted
for endurance and everyday elegance, the Galaxy Watch8 is made for the long
run. With a fully reengineered structure and 30% more efficient component
layout, it is now 11% thinner for a
lighter, sleeker fit. Designed for all-day comfort, it will not weigh you down
whether you are racing, training, or cooling off, available in 44mm or 40mm, in
Graphite or Silver.
For
a more refined look, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic adds timeless sophistication
with a rotating bezel and handy quick button, available in 46mm Black or White.
Plus, both models can be customized with stylish bands to suit every runner’s
lifestyle—on and off the race course.
For
those pushing boundaries outdoors, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is the toughest and
most advanced Galaxy Watch yet. With up to the longest battery life in the
lineup and a durable titanium build—now available in the bold new Titanium
Blue—it is made for endurance, performance, and adventure.
For
more information on Galaxy Watches, visit
Galaxy Watch8: https://www.samsung.com/ph/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-l320nzsaasa/buy/
Galaxy
Watch8 Classic:
Check out this story in the Samsung Philippines Newsroom: https://news.samsung.com/ph/rise-higher-samsung-celebrates-wellness-with-the-galaxy-manila-marathon
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