Enderun Colleges turned the streets of McKinley Hill into a hub of energy, movement, and music with the Enderun@20 Fun Run and Community Festival held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in celebration of its 20th anniversary.

Drawing close to 1,700 runners, the event brought together students, alumni, faculty, partners, and guests for a morning of purposeful celebration. Participants raced through 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM routes before crossing the finish line into a full-blown community festival on the Enderun campus. The day featured a bustling food fair, exciting raffle and giveaways worth over ₱2 million, and live performances from top Filipino artists.

Headlining the music stage was Olongapo-based OPM band Sunkissed Lola, joined by music acts Syd Hartha, Demi, White Flag, and Victoria St. The celebration wrapped with high-energy sets from DJ PapiRav ft. MC Drix.

Students lead the celebration through Leadership Program

Beyond the music and prizes, what truly stood out was the leadership behind the scenes. The entire event was spearheaded by Enderun students under the school’s Leadership Program, a unique initiative that combines academics with immersive leadership experience.

Isabelle Adrienne Mapa, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture student and head of the event, expressed: “What I value most is learning that leadership means guiding and supporting others and not just leading from the front. That mindset gave me the confidence to help make this event a success.”

“The Leadership Program taught me that leadership isn’t just about strategy — it’s about camaraderie and influence,” shared Mariella Domingo, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration student specializing in Hospitality. “This event pushed us to lead with purpose and create space for others to shine.”

Chevy Klein Tan, a Bachelor of Science in Economics student, added: “The program gave me the tools to adapt, connect, and communicate. It’s not just about leading — it’s about growing with your team and turning challenges into opportunities.”

Daniel Perez, Enderun’s Chief Operating Officer, praised the students’ efforts:
“This event is a feat led by our Leadership Program students. The students are the heart and soul of Enderun. Their passion and drive reflect the very core of who we are.”

Sponsors power a day of community and celebration

The success of the Enderun@20 Fun Run and Festival was made possible through the generous support of its partners and sponsors. The event was co-presented by Carmen’s Best & More Veggies Please, Purple Seedlings Development Center, and Just Show Up Run Club CD. Enderun also received valuable support from its sponsors, including Dumlao and Co., Sprinto, Sancus Security Agency, Champion, Partify, Guam Visitors Bureau, One World Deli, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Gree Airconditioning, Dito Telecommunity, Mercidar Fishing Corporation, Intellicare, and REV.

A wide array of raffle prizes and giveaways worth over ₱2 million was made possible by the event’s prize sponsors: Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, Ascott Bonifacio Global City, Donatela Resort & Sanctuary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Power Mac Center, CIBO, Garnier, Pocari Sweat, Karada, GRIND, Mizuno, Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics, Sugi Japanese Restaurant, Conrad Manila, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, SM Hotels and Conventions, Enderun Crossfit, Standard Hospitality Group, Yabu, Elephant Grounds, Ippudo, Kiwami, Dr. Wine BGC, Healthy and Pure, Beach Hut, Bite Block, Kindred, Better Coffee, Conti’s, Maxiderm, MOHS, and Luisita Rum.

Enderun Colleges also extended its appreciation to its media partners: The Manila Monitor, WhenInManila.com, Sports Bytes, Manila Standard, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZMM Teleradyo, and Manila Bulletin.

As Enderun Colleges celebrates 20 years of academic excellence and community impact, the Fun Run and Festival was not just a look back — it was a bold step forward. With its next generation of leaders already running the show, the future of Enderun looks bright, driven, and purposefully led.