Rexona Run 2013 on October 20 #RunToYourBeat

Run To Your Beat is the 2013 leg of one of the most anticipated running events of the year, the Rexona Run. Now on its fourth year, the Rexona Run is preparing a different kind of race with Run To Your Beat, the Philippines' first ever multi-sensorial run where live music pushes people to run further and culminates in a party at the finish line.

WHAT: Rexona Run 2013 - Run To Your Beat
WHEN: October 20, 2013 (Sunday)
WHERE: SM Mall of Asia
RACE CATEGORIES: 5km | 10km | 21km
RACE ORGANIZER: Runrio

Rexona Run 2013 Gun Times

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Online: Click on this LINK.
In-Store (until October 16, 2013):
- Riovana BGC
- Riovana Katipunan
- Toby's SM Mall of Asia
- Toby's SM North Edsa The Block

Rexona Run 2013 Registration Fees

Rexona Run 2013 Singlet Design

RACE PACK COLLECTION:

WHEN: October 17-18, 2013 between 10am to 9pm, and October 19, 2013 from 10am to 6pm 

WHERE: Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia

RACE DAY PERFORMANCES FOR EACH CATEGORY:
5KM: Sandwich, The Diegos, DJ Mia Ayesa, Deuce Manila, DJ Nina
10KM: DJ Funk Avy, DJ Khai
21KM: Rico Blanco, Elmo Magalona, DJ Mars Miranda

FINISHER ITEMS:

Rexona Run 2013 21k Finisher Shirt Design

Rexona Run 2013 21k Medal Design

RACE MAPS:

 

 

 *** Press Release ***

Rexona Run To Your Beat

From the gun start to the finish line, this year’s Rexona Run promises to push running enthusiasts, professional runners and recreational runners to DO:MORE.

Mar Corazo, Rexona Brand Manager says, “We are always finding ways to make the Rexona Run more exciting than the last. This year, we wanted the Rexona Run to appeal to more people and inspire them to Do:More.”

As one of the most sought after races in the Philippines, runners look forward to the Rexona Run every year for its exciting twists, prizes and categories.

On October 20, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Grounds, be prepared for a different kind of race—the Rexona Run To Your Beat, the Philippines’ first ever multi-sensorial after-midnight run where live music pushes people to run further and culminates in a party at the finish line.

“This was inspired by the insight that when you run to the beat of the music, you run faster, you go further, you’re energized to do more,” said the Rexona Brand Manager.

From the first gun start at 3AM, live performances will be scattered around the race track, adding a very different take on running. The 5k race will have performances by Delta Street, Sandwich, The Diegos, DJ Mia Ayesa, Deuce Manila and DJ Nina.  The 10k race will get the chance to run to Funk Avy and DJ Khai.  While the 21k race will see all performances, as well as the finale concert of Rico Blanco, Elmo Magalona and DJ Mars Miranda. 

Coach Rio, Rexona partner and running expert says, “It’s been proven that listening to music unleashes your energy, allowing you to run further.”

In line with Rexona’s DO: MORE philosophy, Run to Your Beat presents the perfect avenue for all individuals to DO:MORE – whether you’re an avid runner or leisure runner.

Run to Your Beat is also the ultimate test of Rexona’s efficacy because the product keeps you dry and fresh from the start of the race until the end of the party.

To register, visit Riovana stores located in Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan, as well as Tobys outlets in the SM Mall of Asia and SM North Edsa The Block. Online registrations are also accepted on www.runrio.com. Registration is ongoing until October 13, 2013. 
For more details visit the Rexona Men Facebook page, www.runrio.com or call/text the race hotline at  887 6194, +0927 347 7700 (Globe), or 0929 717 864 (Smart). 

Rexona Run 2012: I Got Keychain!

Just a week after my Afroman distance run at RU3, it's now time for another 21k run at Rexona Run 2012. This year's edition challenges runners to DEFY, SURPASS and OUTRUN themselves, by giving runners a special token if they do a sub-2 21k or a sub-30 5k.

Another promising addition to this year's race is having pacers for varying finish time targets, to push runners to their limits. The day before the race, I was seriously contemplating if I'm going to target a new 21k PR (meaning I have to join the sub 1:50 pacer, Mark Terrado) or just join my running teammate from Team Alpha 1 FFS, who's doing a sub-1:55 pace. I chose the latter, which I eventually regretted, as it required a 5:14 min/km pace. I only managed to follow this fast pace until KM6; I was too burnt-out.

The Rexona 21k race map

I slowed down and did my normal pace, but I was having irritating thoughts of doing a DNF. I shrugged them off. Calculating my new pace, I knew FFS will catch up with me within the final 7 kilometers of the race (I'd at least manage to finish sub-1:55 if I could just sustain his pace). I tried to follow his lead when he passed by in the long stretch of Macapagal, at least for a kilometer or two. I needed to walk on hydration stations as I was splashing myself with water to cool me down. And with that, I was again left by another pacer.

Thanks Running Photographers for this pic!

At the final 2 kilometers, I saw a familiar runner - my friend from Team Titans Rolly. I handed him ice cubes I got from the last hydration station (holding on to ice cubes while running has a mental effect on my running performance, btw) and we paced until the finish line.

Speedy Titan and me

We clocked in at 1 hour, 57 minutes and 24 seconds - a 21k PR for Rolly and my fastest 21k this 2012! I joined the Team Titans group stretching at the Mall of Asia grounds.

21k finishers

Some race observations:
+ I liked the race route - it's perfect to do a sub-2 on it.
+ Overflowing hydration - water, Powerade. There were hydration stations with mini-water bottles. They were easy to carry while running.
+ Lots of sponges.
+ Lots of bananas.
+ Large trash bins for hydration cups
+ Minimal runner congestion and merging of different categories. I felt like most of the time I was running just with 21k runners.
+ Great-looking finisher medal!
+ Everyone's happy with the (grocery) loot bag!
- The only improvement area in my opinion is on the pacers. They were literally invisible with the shirts that were provided for them. It would have been better if they have different colored shirts which stood out from the sea of blue runners. Or at least a balloon (which is used even for international races).

Photo with my runner idol - Sir Patrick "Runningshield" Concepcion

OFFICIAL RACE RESULTS: Chip time at 1:57:20. I ranked 217th out of 2810 21k Runners (Top 7.7%). WOOT!

Fastest KM: KM4 at 5:06 / Slowest KM: KM11 at 5:56

Finishing sub-2, I got the special token! I got keychain! 

21k medal and my special token

Another well-organized race from Rexona and Runrio! I wonder what the next challenge will be on Rexona Run 2013.

Rexona Run 2012: Defy, Surpass, Outrun Yourself

Last year's Rexona Run was the time I got introduced to Team Alpha1, and my official first race with the team, so this race event is quite special to me. On this year's edition, I'll run 21k again with a sub-2 target.

WHAT: Rexona Run 2012
WHEN: August 12, 2012 (Sunday) - NEW DATE: September 23 (Sunday)
WHERE: Mall of Asia
RACE CATEGORIES: 5k, 21k relay (NEW! 2 members covering 10.5k each) and 21k individual

REGISTRATION PERIOD: 
Online Registration (www.runrio.com) - July 2 to 22, 2012 (TO BE EXTENDED, NEW DATE TBA)
In-Store Registration - July 2 to 29, 2012 (TO BE EXTENDED, NEW DATE TBA)

REGISTRATION CENTERS:
- Riovana BGC
- Riovana Katipunan
- Toby's SM Mall of Asia Branch
- Toby's Trinoma Branch

Race Registration Fees and Inclusions

Rexona Run 2012 Singlet Design

Assembly and Gun Start Times

MEDALS: 21k individual (8cm diameter, 4mm thickness) and 21k relay (5cm diameter, 3.5mm thickness)

Medal design with lanyard

21k Finisher Shirt (NOTE: for individual category only)

Keychain token for: Sub-30 5k runners and Sub-2 21k runners

Cash Prizes for the winners

Medals for the winners

RACE MAPS 

Run to your nearest registration centers now! See you on September 23!

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UPDATE (August 9, 2012)

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF POSTPONEMENT FROM RUNRIO

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Dear Runners,

Due to the heavy rains, we will be postponing the REXONA RUN 2012 event to SEPTEMBER 23, Sunday still at the Mall of Asia grounds. We feel that due to the current calamity, it would be inappropriate to still push through with the event. We have taken into consideration that a lot of the runners may be living in affected areas, and that our route marshals are part of the AFP so th ey will be busy with relief operations.

Instead, we will be focusing our efforts on relief operations this weekend, particularly in Marikina. You are very much welcome to participate or help out in any way. More details will be posted soon.

Thank you for understanding. Please stay safe and dry!

Coach Rio