Kris Bernal, may pagninilay matapos maging '10km finisher' sa Sparkle Run

• Kris Bernal successfully crossed the finish line of the Sparkle Run, conquering the challenging 10-kilometer distance
• The actress secured an impressive 10th place in the female category and ranked 46th overall
• She shared that running has always been her favorite way to enjoy some much-needed "me time" to clear her mind
• Kris pointed out that joining a marathon is not merely about speed, but having the grit and courage to finish it

Running is a great reminder that you can always conquer your goals as long as you keep moving forward.

Kapuso actress Kris Bernal just took to social media to celebrate her latest athletic milestone at the Sparkle Run event. Clad in her race jersey and a bright yellow skirt, the celebrity mom flashed a massive, triumphant smile at the finish line, proudly revealing that she successfully completed the grueling 10-kilometer run.

On Instagram, Kris shared a video of her celebration alongside a text overlay of her official race stats. She clocked in at exactly 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 40 seconds—landing her at 46th place overall and an incredible 10th place among all female runners which stunned many of her fans and followers on the photo application.

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For Kris, getting back on the pavement is a therapeutic routine that goes way deeper than just physical fitness. "I've always loved running," Kris shared in her caption. "It's my 'me time' to clear my mind, recharge, and enjoy a moment for myself," she added in her now-viral post.

While she used to be much faster during her intense workout days, the actress is embracing her current pace.

"I used to finish a 10KM run in about 45 minutes when I was consistently working out," Kris revealed with a laughing emoji. "These days, it takes me closer to an hour. But, it's not about how fast you are, it's the determination to keep going and the courage to finish the race!"

Wrapping up her sweet update, the actress expressed how grateful she was to be back in the racing community, finding comfort and joy in the simple sport she has always loved even back in the day.

Fans and fellow running enthusiasts flooded her post with supportive comments, praising her spectacular timing and calling her an inspiration for working moms who want to get back into their fitness journeys.

Kris Bernal is a respected Filipino actress and businesswoman who rose to fame after winning the fourth season of StarStruck in 2006. Spending nearly 20 years with GMA Network, she successfully transitioned from being part of a popular love team to becoming a versatile leading and character actress, headlining well-received projects such as Little Nanay and Koreana. Now embracing motherhood, Kris continues to challenge herself creatively and has recently taken on bolder, more daring roles in the 2026 drama series House of Lies.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Kris Bernal marked Hailee’s moving up day with a heartfelt social media post featuring highlights from the ceremony. Among the memorable moments she shared was Hailee receiving recognition on stage before taking photos with her proud mom. Kris shared how happy she is to witness her daughter’s growth and achievements. She also thanked a family member for attending the event in place of her husband Perry Choi, who was away for work.

Meanwhile, Kris Bernal expressed the heavy anxiety of being tied to work while her daughter, Hailee, is sick. She recently shared that Hailee has been battling a recurring fever that spiked to 38-39°C. Two of Kris's work schedules were unexpectedly cancelled, allowing her to take care of Hailee. The actress was spotted at St. Luke's Medical Center in BGC, staying in "mom mode."

Source: KAMI.com.gh