CLARK FREEPORT — With the Milo Marathon Clark leg just weeks away, over a hundred runners gathered at Filinvest Mimosa+ for the first-ever Run With Carla Community Run, a morning of purposeful pacing and community building led by Milo ambassador and content creator Carla Marie Navarro.
The event, held last June 28, was organized in partnership with Nestlé Milo, COROS, and Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City, and served as a pre-marathon warm-up that emphasized inclusive fitness and the joy of movement. The first 150 registrants received special giveaways from Milo and COROS—adding excitement to the calm, tree-lined course.
“It’s my first time running in Clark and I loved everything about it—the greenery, the cooler air, and the way people showed up not just to run, but to connect,” said Navarro, known on TikTok as @runwithcarla, whose marathon training content has helped demystify running for thousands.
The initiative is one of several community-based efforts supported by Nestlé Milo, whose flagship marathon has long championed values of discipline, determination, and active living among Filipinos. The Clark leg, set for August, remains one of the most anticipated stops in the national series.
Also joining the run was marketing consultant and Milo runner Ervic De Guia, who began his own fitness journey earlier this year through Carla’s content.
“Her [referring to Carla] approach is real and relatable. You don’t feel pressured to know everything before you start—you just need to get moving,” said De Guia, who helped pace the 9-minute-per-kilometer group.
“This run proves that anyone can begin, with the right support,” he added. For both Milo and its community partners, events like Run With Carla offers movement to make wellness accessible, personal, and deeply human.
As the Milo Marathon Clark leg approaches, the momentum continues—with every run, every step, and every story shared along the way.
