Over 400 Filipina runners came together for a night of running, fashion, and self-expression.
Who says you can’t dress up for a run? Last night, Nike The Fort became a run-way as more than 400 female runners gathered for a night of fashion, athlete appearances, and a community run.
Styled by Filipina stylist Lyn Alumno, the Nike After Dark Tour (ADT) Collection showcase celebrated the growing overlap between running and personal style. From head-to-toe hyper pink to laid-back layers, the looks showed that what you wear on the course can be just as personal as the way you run.
The showcase featured athletes Pauline Lopez and Kim Mangrobang, volleyball star Alyssa Valdez, yoga instructor Joanne Villablanca-Viridiano, and members of Manila’s running community.
“The clothes have to adapt to you, the movement has to go with you, and not the other way around,” said Alumno. “It’s about being yourself, and just doing it.”
The collection mixes performance apparel with lifestyle pieces in hyper pink, black, grey, and white. Shorts, tights, sports bras, tees, and hoodies offer plenty of ways to put together a look, while bold ADT graphics connect the collection to the global tour. The footwear line-up includes the Alphafly 4, Pegasus Plus 2, Pegasus 42, and Zoom Fly 6 in ADT-specific colourways.
For Nike athlete Pauline Lopez, running and fashion go hand in hand.
“Before, I thought that when I was running, I wasn’t allowed to be all about fashion. But now, it’s a fashion statement. You just show up and be yourself!” she said.
The night also brought together Alumno, Just Show Up Club founder Ashley Cayuca, and host-creator Silvana Rauch for a conversation about race-day style and the people who make running more meaningful.
Cayuca started running during a difficult time in her life, simply looking for a way to clear her head. That experience eventually led her to build a community where women could find the same support she did.
“Community is so important because a person gains more confidence when you feel supported,” she shared.
With the Manila race just a month away, Nike Run Coaches Ra Teano and Bianca Ramos led a 3K community run, bringing runners together ahead of race night.
Teano’s advice for race day? “Find something comfortable. Find something fun that’s going to help inspire and motivate you. It’s all about comfort, reliability, and style.”
The Nike After Dark Tour Manila takes place on 21 November, with all race slots sold out. The evening route starts along Roxas Boulevard, passing landmarks including the National Museum, Jones Bridge, and Intramuros before finishing at the Quirino Grandstand.
No race slot? You can still cheer on the runners from the sidelines.
One month to go. Manila, get ready to run with puso.
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