Marking a decade of dedication to environmental stewardship, Mahintana Foundation celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Ridge-to-Reef Program with the Ridge-to-Reef Trail Run. Held at the SEED Farm in Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato, the event brought together 285 passionate runnersโ197 in the 10-kilometer category and 88 in the 5-kilometer categoryโunder the theme โ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐, ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐.โ
This event was not just a race but also a powerful call to action for environmental conservation, promoting awareness and collective responsibility for protecting the environment. The trail run embodied Mahintanaโs commitment to building a sustainable future, aligning with its mission towards sustainable and resilient communities by implementing viable socio-economic and environmental programs through teamwork, leadership, commitment, integrity, and excellence.
Mahintana Foundation expressed heartfelt gratitude to its participants, partners, and sponsors, whose unwavering support made the event possible. These included Dole Philippines, Inc., the Local Government Unit of Polomolok, BLGU Landan, the 38th Infantry Battalion of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade, DARBC, HEALTHPlus, Nutripan, Mondokoy Barefoot Runners, Gensan Trail Runners, Cocos GadgetHub, MELTS, Tibud SKMPC, Fitbar, MBE Pharma, Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative (SUKELCO), Econergy Corporation, Tribu Pakaras, Deemed Marketing, and Tupi Water District.
The Ridge-to-Reef Trail Run 2024 proved to be more than a celebration of Mahintana’s milestone. By uniting nature enthusiasts, fitness advocates, and conservation champions, the event set a high standard for future initiatives aimed at fostering environmental awareness and inspiring meaningful action. It showcased how collective efforts can pave the way toward a healthier planetโone step, and one trail, at a time.
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