Making Great Travel Stories at 4th Corregidor Int’l Half Marathon with tripmoba.com

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Making Great Travel Stories at 4th Corregidor Int’l Half Marathon with tripmoba.com

Last 11-12 January 2014, the team behind up-and-coming travel website tripmoba.com tied up their laces and geared up for the 1st Corregidor Marathon and 4th International Half Marathon, the annual race set at the heart of the historic Corregidor Island.

tripmoba.com, the first Philippine-focused online travel website, co-sponsored the event and four runners, and gathered an impressive number of ticket registrations via their website, which also offers a wide range of flights, hotels and experience packages that can be booked  online instantly. The dynamic website also allows travellers and tourists to provide their own reviews and recommendations for public viewing.

“We are honored to have been part of the 1st Corregidor Marathon and 4th International Half Marathon,” says tripmoba.com President Zaki Delgado. “We at tripmoba.com are keen on making great travel stories, and the experience we had at Corregidor was very memorable. The team got to meet different people, join the run and of course, enjoy being in such a historic place like Corregidor.”

At the close of the marathon on Sunday, tripmoba.com treated the winners of the 21K run to another surprise – Erinio Raquin of the male category and Luisa Raterta of the female category were given a special helicopter ride back to Manila – no doubt, an exciting and rewarding end to the weekend.

“We are already looking forward to next year’s marathon,” Mr. Delgado adds. “It’s a wonderful event, and we at tripmoba.com are always looking for ways to make great stories happen.”

Corregidor Marathon and Corregidor International Half Marathon on January 11 and 12, 2014

CORREGIDOR MARATHON

January 11, 2014 (Saturday)

3km, 5km, 42.195km

Gun Start Times:
Marathon: 6:00 am
5K Blitz: 8:00am
3K Thrill: 8:15am

Race Registration: 
- On-line, on-going at the Corregidor Marathon FB fan page
- No on-site registration
- Limited slots:
42K = 88 slots
5K & 3K = 150 slots each

NO “Sweep/Cut-off Time” for all race categories

Qualifying Time for 42K: Age-bracket determined
Age Male Female
18-29 4h30m00s 5h00m00s
30-39 5h00m00s 5h30m00s
40-49 5h15m00s 6h00m00s
50-59 5h30m00s 6h30m00s
60 & above 6h00m00s 7h00m00s

Marathon Registration Details:
Race Registration Fee:
- P6,000.00

Race Registration inclusions:
- Roundtrip ferry to and from Corregidor
- Pre-Race Carbo Dinner buffet
- Full lunch buffet on race day
- RFID timing chip
- Personalized CM Dri-fit Race Shirt
- CM backpack
- CM Finisher's Medallion
- CM Rank-indicated Finisher’s Trophy
- Runners' Briefing (Nov 30 and Dec 1)
- Complementary weekly strength and conditioning training session
- P1,000 SOLEUS Gift Voucher

5K Blitz & 3K Thrill Registration Details:
Race Registration Fee:
- P2,500.00

Race Registration inclusions:
- Roundtrip ferry to and from Corregidor
- Full lunch buffet on race day
- Race bib w/ RFID timing chip
- CM Dri-fit Race Shirt
- CM Race sling bag
- Finisher’s Medal
- Runners' Briefing (Nov 30 and Dec 1)
- Digital Finisher's Certificate
- P1,000 SOLEUS Gift Voucher
* For 5K Blitz & 3K Thrill race participants wishing to attend the Carbo-loading Dinner (Dec 6), Carbo Dinner ticket may be availed at P250.00 on Nov 30 & Dec 1 during the Runners’ Briefing.

Corregidor Marathon 2013 Dri-fit Shirt (Personalized for Marathon Participants)

Corregidor Marathon 2013 Backpack for Marathon Participants

Corregidor Marathon 2013 Finisher Medals for 3k, 5k and Marathon

Corregidor Marathon 2013 Trophy for Marathon Finishers

Registration, Ferry and Room Reservations Procedures:

*(For 5K Blitz & 3K Thrill participants, ignore below #1, #3b, #3c, and #3e)

1) Visit and “Like” the Facebook fan page “Corregidor Marathon”. Check whether your most recent race finish time complies to the age-bracket specified qualifying time (see “About” in the fan page)

2) Pay the corresponding race registration fee by way of a bank deposit at any BDO branch using the following details:

BDO Checking Account

Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.

Account Number: 000410417114 

*For our international participants, as follows are the details when depositing corresponding race registration fee through bank transfer:

BDO (Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.)

Branch details: 041 Bel-Air

Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Acct details: Checking Account

Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.

Account Number: 000410417114 

3) Submit to the Corregidor Marathon FB fan page the following via direct message:

a) photofile or scanned copy of the deposit slip (with your full name written on it)

b) digital copy of 2 photos (1 headshot and 1 in running action)

c) photo file or scanned copy of any gov’t issued ID indicating name and birthdate

d) photo file or scanned copy of duly filled up and signed 2-page race registration form (downloadable from the FB fan page)

e) in MS Word or PDF format: short resume detailing biographic details, years into running, races participated in, and occupation

4) Once race registration is validated, you will receive in 48 hours your race inclusion confirmation via email. After receiving your confirmation, immediately contact Sun Cruises (8am to 5pm – Mon to Fri; 8am to 12nn Sat) at 5275555 loc 4511 and 4512, 0917-5459917, 0917-8084641, 0922-8475418 to book for ferry trip schedules.

Indicate the desired trip schedule:

From Manila to Corregidor

a) Overnight – departure on Dec 06 @ 1:00pm (mandatory for Marathon distance participants)

b) Day trip – departure on Dec 07 @ 5:00am 

Return from Corregidor to Manila

a) departure on Dec 07 @ 2:30pm (priority for Overnight participants)

b) departure on Dec 07 @ 6:00pm (priority for Day trip participants)  

c) departure on Dec 08 @ 2:30pm (priority for Overnight CM & CIHM participants)

d) departure on Dec 08 @ 6:00pm (priority for Day trip CIHM participants) 

Your desired schedule is subject to first-come, first-served basis.

* For those travelling with noncompeting companions, you may avail of Sun Cruisesʼ regular tour package at P2,300/person. Please contact Sun Cruises if availing of this.

5) If applicable, make accommodations reservation with Sun Cruises (only registered participants will be given reservations; maximum of 1 room per participant only). Pay the appropriate accommodations booking amount through the payment mode advised by Sun Cruises.

6) On Nov 30 & Dec 1 (as advised through email by Team Corregidor) at   

Galileia Events Place in 100 Miles Café, Fort Strip, BGC attend the Runners’ Briefing, pick-up the race pack, and claim the Boarding Pass and/or Accommodations Booking ticket from Sun Cruises.  Anyone may pick up your kit at Runners’ Briefing from 1pm to 8pm. They may be asked for identification and your signed authorization note.

Sun Cruises Accommodation Rates

CORREGIDOR INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON

January 12, 2014 (Sunday)

10km, 21km

Gun Start Times:
Half-Marathon: 8:00 am
10K Challenge: 8:15am

Race Registration: 
On-line from Oct 01 to Nov 23 at www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph
No on-site registration
Limited slots:
21K = 300 slots
10K = 200 slots

Qualifying Time for 21K:
Male = 2h30mins or better
Female = 3h00min or better
100 “Wild Card” slots for CIHM Alums
NO “Sweep/Cut-off Time” for both 21K & 10K

Half-Marathon Registration Details:
Race Registration Fee:
- P3,000.00

Race Registration inclusions:
- Roundtrip ferry to and from Corregidor
- Full lunch buffet on race day
- Race bib w/ RFID timing chip
- CIHM Dri-fit Race Shirt
- CIHM Race sling bag
- CIHM Finisher's Medallion
- Runners' Briefing (Nov 30 and Dec 1)
- CIHM Post-Race Victory Party
- CIHM Digital Finisher's Certificate
- P1,000 SOLEUS Gift Voucher
* For race participants attending the Carbo-loading Dinner (Dec 7), Carbo Dinner ticket may be availed at P250.00 on Nov 30 & Dec 1 during the Runners’ Briefing.

10K Challenge Registration Details: 
Race Registration Fee:
- P2,700.00

Race Registration inclusions:
- Roundtrip ferry to and from Corregidor
- Full lunch buffet on race day
- Race bib w/ RFID timing chip
- CIHM Dri-fit Race Shirt
- CIHM Race sling bag
- 10k Achiever Medal
- Runners' Briefing (Nov 30 and Dec 1)
- CIHM Post-Race Victory Party
- 10K Challenge Digital Finisher's Certificate
- P1,000 SOLEUS Gift Voucher
* For race participants attending the Carbo-loading Dinner (Dec 7), Carbo Dinner ticket may be availed at P250.00 on Nov 30 & Dec 1 during the Runners’ Briefing.

Corregidor International Half Marathon 2013 Dri-fit Shirt (check size chart above)

Corregidor International Half Marathon 2013 Sling Bag

Corregidor International Half Marathon 2013 21k Finisher Medal

Corregidor International Half Marathon 2013 10k Finisher Medal

Registration, Ferry and Room Reservations Procedures:
1) Pay the corresponding race registration fee by way of a bank deposit at any BDO branch using the following details:
BDO Checking Account
Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.
Account Number: 000410417114
*For international participants, as follows are the details when depositing corresponding race registration fee through bank transfer:

BDO (Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.)
Branch details: 041 Bel-Air
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Acct details: Checking Account
Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.
Account Number: 000410417114

2) Visit and “Like” the Facebook fan page “Corregidor International Half-Marathon”. Submit a photofile or scanned copy of the deposit slip (with your full name written on it) to the Fan Page by way of a direct message. Wait for an alpha-numeric code reply to your message. This code CAN NOT be shared with another person.

3) Log on to www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph to complete registration for the race. In order to validate the race registration transaction, you must provide the assigned alpha-numeric code on the space provided in the on-line registration form.

4) Once race registration is validated, you will receive in 48 hours your race inclusion confirmation via email. After receiving your confirmation, immediately contact Sun Cruises (8am to 5pm – Mon to Fri; 8am to 12nn Sat) at 5275555 loc 4511 and 4512, 0917-5459917, 0917-8084641, 0922-8475418 to book for ferry trip schedules.
Indicate the desired trip schedule:
From Manila to Corregidor
a) Overnight – departure on Dec 07 @ 1:00pm
b) Day trip – departure on Dec 08 @ 5:00am
Return from Corregidor to Manila
a) departure on Dec 08 @ 2:30pm (priority for Overnight CM & CIHM participants)
b) departure on Dec 08 @ 6:00pm (priority for Day trip CIHM participants)
Your desired schedule is subject to first-come, first-served basis.
* For those travelling with noncompeting companions, you may avail of Sun Cruisesʼ regular tour package at P2,300/person. Please contact Sun Cruises if availing of this.

5) If applicable, make accommodations reservation with Sun Cruises (only registered participants will be given reservations; maximum of 1 room per participant only). Pay the appropriate accommodations booking amount through the payment mode advised by Sun Cruises.

6) On Nov 30 & Dec 1 (as advised through email by Team Corregidor) at
Galileia Events Place in 100 Miles Café, Fort Strip, BGC attend the Runners’ Briefing, pick-up the race pack, and claim the Boarding Pass and/or Accommodations Booking ticket from Sun Cruises.  Anyone may pick up your kit at Runners’ Briefing from 1pm to 8pm. They may be asked for identification and your signed authorization note.

EVENT SCHEDULE SUMMARY:

Runners’ Briefing

Saturday and Sunday, November 30 & December 1, 2013

• 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Galileia Events Place at 100 Miles Café @ the Fort Strip, BGC

Carbo Dinner and Bonfire

Saturday, January 11, 2014

• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Corregidor Island, Southside Kiosk 

Corregidor International Half-Marathon

Sunday, January 12, 2014

• 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

• Corregidor Island

Champions Party

Sunday, January 12, 2014

• 12:00 NN – 3:00 PM 

• Corregidor Island Parade Grounds

CIHM 2012: Showdown on the Rock

I have been dreaming of joining this race since its debut last 2010 but for some reason, it has been one elusive race event. This has been getting some rave reviews, associating this as one of the toughest half-marathons in the country. Corregidor International Half Marathon, or CIHM, is now on its 3rd year with the theme "Showdown on the Rock".

WHAT: Corregidor International Half Marathon 2012
WHEN: December 1, 2012 (Saturday)
WHERE: Corregidor Island
RACE CATEGORIES: 10k, 21k
RACE ORGANIZER: Big Big Big
RACE DIRECTOR: Edward Kho

Race Registration Fee: P2,700.00 (plus 4% service charge)

The 3rd CIHM Race Registration Tickets can be availed at SM Ticket outlets at all SM Cinemas nationwide. For non-competing companions of race participants, they may avail of the regular Sun Cruises tour package also at SM Tickets.

Race Registration inclusions:
- Round-trip ferry to and from Corregidor
- Full lunch buffet on race day
- Race bib w/ RFID timing chip
- 3rd CIHM Dri-fit Race Shirt
- 3rd CIHM Race sling bag
- 3rd CIHM Finisher's Medallion (or a 10k Achiever Medal)
- Runners' Briefing (Nov 24 and 25)
- 3rd CIHM Victory Rave Party (Dec 1, Saturday night)
- 3rd CIHM Finisher's Certificate
- P1,000 SOLEUS Gift Voucher

For race participants wishing to attend the Carbo-loading Dinner (Nov 30), they may avail of the Carbo Dinner ticket at P250.00 on Nov 24 & 25 during the Runners’ Briefing.

CIHM Race Shirt

Shirt Size Chart

OPTIONAL ITEM: Limited edition windbreaker (priced at P900). Only 50 pcs per size (XS - XXL) will be produced. Only registered race participants may avail of it (one per participant). It will be available for sale during the Runners' Briefing on Nov 24 and 25 at R.O.X. Jacket size chart below.

CIHM Limited Edition Windbreaker

Jacket Size Chart

Registration, Ferry and Room Reservations Procedures:
1) 24 hours after purchasing the 3rd CIHM registration ticket from SM Tickets, log on to www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph to complete registration for the race.

2) Immediately after making the online registration, contact Sun Cruises (8am to 5pm – Mon to Fri; 8am to 12nn Sat) at 5275555 loc 4511, 0917-5459917, 0917-7948271, 0922-8475418 to book for ferry trip schedules.

Indicate the desired trip schedule:
From Manila to Corregidor
a) Overnight – departure on Nov 30 @ 11:30am
b) Day trip – departure on Dec 01 @ 5:00am
Return from Corregidor to Manila
a) departure on Dec 01 @ 2:30pm
b) departure on Dec 02 @ 2:30pm

For steps 1 and 2, remember to keep the 3rd CIHM race ticket on hand. You will be asked of the SM Ticket ID Number to validate your transaction. It is indicated on the ticket preceded with a “#” sign.

3) If applicable, make accommodations reservation with Sun Cruises (only registered participants will be given reservations; 1 room per participant only). Pay the appropriate accommodations booking amount through the payment mode advised by Sun Cruises.

4) On Nov 24 & 25 (as advised through email and text by the organizers) at R.O.X., attend the Runners’ Briefing, pick-up the race pack, and claim the Boarding Pass and/or Accommodations Booking ticket from Sun Cruises.

Ensure to bring the 3rd CIHM SM Tickets. Anyone may pick up your kit at R.O.X. during the R.O.X Runners’ Briefing from 3pm to 8pm. They may be asked for identification and your signed authorization note. 

Events Schedule:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Carbo-loading Dinner & Bonfire Night

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012
- 8:00 AM Half-Marathon Gunstart
- 8:15 AM 10K Challenge Gunstart
- 11:30 AM Award Ceremony
- 12:00 NN Lunch Buffet
- 12:30 PM Class PhotoOp
- 7:30 PM Victory Party

The Glass Medal for 21k Warriors! I want one!

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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

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3rd Corregidor Half-Marathon fires off on Dec. 1

The stage is set for the mounting of the 3rd Corregidor International Half-Marathon on December 1. With this year’s edition billed as “Showdown on the Rock”, intense competition is expected to heighten as top runners in the running community gear up to outrun each other. 

Close to 1,000 runners are expected to make their marks on the historical island as each participant aims to earn the Corregidor conqueror title. Like last year’s edition, the 3rd CIHM will feature the centerpiece Half-Marathon and the 10K run. There will be no sweep time for the participants of both race categories. The first 500 registrants will be exempted from the race qualifying time – 3h30m (male) and 3h45m (female) for the 21K, and 1h30m (male) and 1h45m (female) for the 10K category. The 21K finishers will get the CIHM Medallion and 10K runners will receive the 10K Achiever Medal upon crossing the finish line.

Registration opens on October 15 to run until November 23. To register, participants may avail their race tickets at SM Tickets outlets at all SM Cinemas nationwide. For more information and to complete race registration, log on to www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph.

The 3rd Corregidor International Half-Marathon is organized and managed by Big, Big, Big, Inc. and presented by Sun Cruises and Soleus in cooperation with Corregidor Foundation, One Sceniques, and Runnigmate with the support of Activelink, ROX, and L Time Studio. Media partners are the Philippine Star, Mellow 94.7, Kulitrunner, Total Fitness Magazine, Pinoy Fitness, Multisport Magazine, and Business Mirror.

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CIHM FOR DUMMIES

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Q: Is the Php2700 (regular rate too expensive for a race in the Philippines?
A: Not so. Relative to the ever increasing registration fees of races in Metro Manila, the participation fee in CIHM is actually very reasonable, and almost a steal. Sun Cruise’s regular rate per person for a daytrip to Corregidor that includes round-trip ferry, a group-guided tour of the island, and a lunch buffet is Php2,200.00. The CIHM package, excluding the guided tour, offers all participants round-trip ferry, a full lunch buffet on race day, a genuine dry-fit race shirt, race sling bag, race bib equipped with an RFID timing chip, a classic Finishers’ Medallion, and a ticket to a mercury-rising after-race bash that is the CIHM Victory RaveParty, and a P1000.00 SOLEUS Gift Voucher.

Q: Is the registration fee refundable or transferable? 
A: The registration fee is non-refundable. It is also non-transferable.

Q: Is change of race category possible?
A: Yes. Race participants who want to change their initially registered race category to a different category should contact the organizers not later than November 23 for assistance. Beyond this date, request for such will not be accommodated.

Q: Does the registration fee cover accommodations in the island?
A: No. Accommodations, however, range only from P2000 (twin sharing, P750 for add’l person) to P3500 (Resort cabana w/ aircon) per night per room. A standard room could accommodate three persons comfortably. It may be arranged through Sun Cruises at these numbers: 5275555 loc 4511, 0917-5459917, 0917-7948271, 0922-8475418 (Mon to Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12nn).

Q: Is there any other option for accommodation if I were to go overnight?
A: Yes. CIHM participants may opt to camp out with their own tent. They only have to make a one-time payment of Php250 per tent to Sun Cruises. The camp site is at the parade grounds adjacent to the South Dock and facing the beach. Those who will camp out need not worry about their lavatory needs. Though spartan in nature, there are more than ample clean washroom and restroom cubicles that are very proximate to the tent grounds.  

Q: Still concerning those going overnight, where could they avail of their meals?
A: Sun Cruises operates Corregidor Inn where CIHM participants may dine out in a welcoming restaurant. Alternatively, there are several kiosks in the island such as that in McCarthur’s Inn where participants may check out other meal options.

Q: Will CIHM participants camping out be allowed to bring camping stoves?
A: Mini camping stove or similar devices that will produce a relatively minimal combustion may be allowed to be brought in by participants who will camp out.

Q: Are bikes allowed to be brought along?
A: Owing to space limitations in and weight restrictions of the ferries, CIHM participants are disallowed to bring along their bicycles.

Q: Will Corregidor be open to regular tourists on the day of the race?
A: No. The island will be exclusive to CIHM participants on Dec 1. This means that CIHM racers could totally enjoy a traffic-less and urban-nuisance-free race amidst a dramatic backdrop, and that is only in Corregidor.

Q: Where can foreign nationals, residing outside the Philippines, intending to join CIHM get information on Philippine visa requirements?
A: They may check out the tab “Philippine Visa Information for Foreign Participants” in the CIHM website www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph or other veritable websites on the net.

Q: Can registered participants have their own pacers?
A: Yes but only if the pacer is also a registered CIHM participant. The race will strictly adhere to the “No Bib, No Race” policy. 

Q: Will there be a sweep time for CIHM participants?
A: None. CIHM participants need not worry about being swept off the race course after a particular time. All participants who will successfully finish the 21k and 10k distances, respectively, will be awarded with the CIHM Finishers’ Medallion and 10K Achiever Medal, correspondingly.

Q: How many hydration stations will there be on the race course?
A: There will be 8 hydration stations, including one at the finish area, at 2km interval from each other.

Q: Will there be first aid stations along the race course?
A: Yes. First aid, actually, will be integrated with the hydration stations. Aside from this, a mobile paramedic team will also be in place.

Q: What is the unique selling point of Corregidor International Half-Marathon?
A: It is the idea that all CIHM participants will have the rare opportunity to run on sacred grounds and all their determined efforts will be cheered on by the glorious memory of heroism of our noble predecessors. Then there’s the bonus of an after-race Victory Rave Party where participants could revel to celebrate their achievement.

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