Rexona Run on October 26, 2014

This year's Rexona Run promises to be bigger and better! Remember 2013's most talked about music tunnel? Well multiply that by three for 2014! Three themed tunnels await registered participants - the Hiphop Tunnel, the Retro Tunnel and the 21k exclusive EDM Tunnel. 

Three themed tunnels - Hiphop, Disco/Retro and Electronic Dance Music await runners!

WHAT: Rexona Run 2014

WHEN: October 26, 2014 (Sunday)

WHERE: SM Mall of Asia

RACE CATEGORIES: 5km, 10km and 21km

RACE ORGANIZER: Runrio

OFFICIAL HASHTAGS: #RunToYourBeat #RexonaDoMore

Rexona Run 2014 Assembly and Gun Times

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Online Registration (September 7 to October 12)

- LINK: https://regonline.activeglobal.com/rexonarun2014 

In-Store Registration (September 12 to October 19)

- Runnr BGC

- Toby's Robinson's Galleria

- Toby's SM North The Block

- Toby's SM Mall of Asia

Registration Fees and Inclusions:

Rexona Run 2014 Registration Fees and Kit Inclusions

Pre-Race:

Rexona Run 2014 Singlet Design

Rexona Run 2014 Actual Singlet

Post-Race:

Rexona Run 2014 21k Finisher Medal and Winner Medals

Rexona Run 2014 21k Finisher Shirt Design

RACE MAPS:

 

 

*** Press Release ***

Rexona Takes Music Powered Run to The Next Level

On October 26, immerse yourself in a trail of pulsating beats and scintillating visuals that will push you to go further into running euphoria at one of the most sought-after runs in the calendar, the Rexona Run To Your Beat 2014.

Taking Rexona’s Do More philosophy to the next level, Rexona Run To Your Beat 2014 will once again challenge you to stretch your limits at a music powered run that pushes you further while you stay fresh. 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 to take the Do More philosophy into higher gear with stimulating visuals to match music from different genres, as interpreted by some of Manila’s top DJs.” 

This year, Rexona has chosen to collaborate with the Republiq group and the top DJs in the Philippines to fuel your run with live music. Pushing runners to the finish line will be DJs Ace Ramos, Mars Miranda, Deuce Manila, Martin Pulgar, Euric, Motherbasss, and MC Pao. 

To make things even more exciting, Rexona introduces three new tunnels with varying themes that will make the music come to life. At key points during the race, runners will be able to experience the Retro, HipHop and EDM themed tunnels that will have different features, from roller bladders to disco balls, street art to laser light. But of course, only those who can do more can enjoy all three tunnels. 5K and 10k runners will go through two tunnels, while 21k runners will be able to experience all three!

Gun start for 5k is 3:45 AM, 10k 3:30 AM and 21k 3:00 AM. Interested runners can register online at www.runrio.com/rexonarun starting September 8, today, until October 12, 2014. In-store registration will also be available in Toby’s MOA, RUNNR Store or Move in Bonifacio High Street, Toby’s SM North EDSA, The Block and Toby’s Robinsons Galleria starting Friday, September 12 until October 19.

To prepare individuals for this much-awaited run, Rexona will be holding running clinics from 

September 16 – October 23. Led by Coach Rio, in collaboration with 360 Club Fitness, the clinics will be twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-9PM at the Fort. The clinic is open to all interested individuals, but priority will be given to those who have registered for the Rexona Run 2014. Sign up for the Rexona Run running clinics now at the Training Camp tab on the Rexona Facebook page. 

Stay fresh as the live music pushes you further at Rexona Run To Your Beat 2014!

Run United Philippine Marathon on October 5, 2014

The third and final leg of the Run United series is fast approaching. Participants, especially from the marathon category, will be treated with surprises as have been from the previous RUPM's. This is also everyone's opportunity to complete the trilogy medals and flaunt their achievement for completing all three legs.

WHAT: Run United Philippine Marathon 2014
WHEN: October 5, 2014 (Sunday)
WHERE: SM Mall of Asia
RACE CATEGORIES: 500m dash for kids, 10km, 21km, 42.195km
RACE ORGANIZER: Runrio
RACE BENEFICIARY: Gawad Kalinga

RUPM 2014 Assembly and Gun Times

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Online Registration (August 15 to September 14)

- LINK: https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1595239

In-store Registration (August 22 to September 21)

- RUNNR Store BGC

- Toby’s Robinson's Galleria

- Toby’s SM North, The Block G/F

- Toby’s SM Mall of Asia

RUPM 2014 Registration Fees and Kit Inclusions

Pre-Race:

RUPM 2014 Singlet Design

RUPM 2014 Ventilation Bag and Visor

Post-Race:

RUPM 2014 21k Finisher Shirt Design

RUPM 2014 42k Finisher Shirt Design

RUPM 2014 Finisher Shirt Size Chart

RUPM 2014 Finisher Medal Design for 21k and 42k

Here's a preview of the trilogy medals stacked together - CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS. If this does not excite you, then what will?

CITIUS. ALTIUS. FORTIUS.

As always, registration may end earlier as race kits run out so register now! See you on October 5th!

Sofitel Manila Half Marathon on August 17, 2014

The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon aims to be at par with other international marathons such as the Boston Marathon or Singapore Marathon. The greater aim of the event is to contribute to the upliftment of the lives of the street children of Manila through Virlanie Foundation, the beneficiary of the marathon. In 2013, Sofitel Philippine Plaza has raised over Php 1.5 million through the two runs organized, Sofitel Battle of the Sexes Leg 1 and 2 - a part of the proceeds had been used to purchase a van that was handed over to the foundation for their activities. This year, the target is to attract over 6,000 runners and better success in terms of fund raising. Since 2007, the hotel has launched several projects to help raise funds to support the foundation’s benevolent activities in order to reach out to the children and families living in the poorest areas of Metro Manila.

What: Sofitel Manila Half Marathon
When: August 17, 2014 (Sunday)
Where: SM Mall of Asia
Race categories: 5km, 10km and 21km
Race owner:  Runrio Inc.
Title sponsor: Sofitel Philippine Plaza
Race Beneficiary: Virlanie Foundation
Target registration: 6,000 runners

GUN START (REVISED):
- 21km at 4:30AM
- 10km at 5:00AM
- 5km at 5:10AM

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Sofitel Manila Half Marathon Registration Fees and Inclusions

Online Registration (June 27 to August 1, 2014)
- www.runrio.com

In-Store Registration (July 14 to August 4, 2014)
- Move, 30th Street, BGC
- Toby’s SM Mall of Asia
- Toby’s The Block

Reminders:
- Registration may end earlier than announced deadline. Kindly check online at www.runrio.com
- A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID must be presented by the representative
- Singlet size availability will be on a first come first serve basis
- A timing device will be used by all participants during the race

RACE KIT INCLUSIONS:
- Bib with timing tag
- Singlet

Sofitel Manila Half Marathon Singlet Design

POST-RACE ENTITLEMENTS:

Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 21km Finisher Medal

Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 21km Finisher Shirt

*** Press Release ***

Sofitel Philippine Plaza to revive the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 

Manila, June 3, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza announces the revival of the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon, last staged in 2008. The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 2014 will feature 5k, 10k and 21k categories, and will be held at the Mall of Asia grounds.  Cash prizes and luxury prizes from Sofitel are at stake for the top three male and female winners of category.

“The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon aims to be at par with other international marathons such as the Boston Marathon or Singapore Marathon.  Aside from this, the greater aim of the event is to contribute to the upliftment of the lives of the street children of Manila through Virlanie Foundation, the beneficiary of the marathon.  In the last year, we have raised over Php 1. 5 million through the two runs we have organized – a part of the proceeds had been used to purchase a van that was handed over to the foundation for their activities. This year we are targeting to have over 6,000 runners and for better success in terms of fund raising. ” says Sofitel Philippine Plaza General Manager Adam Laker.

The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon is a collaboration between the Sofitel Philippine Plaza and the premier running event organizer in the country, Runrio, led by Coach Rio de la Cruz.  “By organizing the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon, we hope to one day become one of the world's most popular running event attracting both amateur and professional runners from all over the world to compete in Manila.  This marathon is dedicated to the children of Virlanie Foundation with the objective of contributing to a better future for the children of Manila.” says Coach Rio de la Cruz.

The marathon takes the runners through a panoramic view of the Manila Bay while running with the cool breeze of the bay.  Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 2014 follows the two highly successful running events brought about by the Sofitel-Runrio partnership in 2013: The Sofitel Runrio Battle of the Sexes Leg 1 and 2.  Just like the two Battle of the Sexes events, the Manila Half Marathon shall be a green race.  Runners are highly encouraged to bring their own water bottles for refilling at hydration stations, instead of using paper and plastic cups.  

Online registration, selling of prepaid cards, and instore registration shall start this June 27 at Toby’s MOA, Toby’s SM North The Block and Move, 30th Street BGC. Complete race information can be found on www.runrio.com

Registration fees are as follows: P750 for the 5k, P850 for the 10k, and P950 for the 21k.  All runners shall receive a race bib, singlet, and finishers lootbag and drinks.  The 21km category shall also receive a finishers medal and finishers shirt.

This event is co-presented by Gatorade and sponsored by the following: Gold’s Gym, DOCOMO, StarXpo, DOLE, Delsan Office Systems,Canon Fashion Tailoring,10 Inch Lights and sounds, Dowi Hosiery, Delizio Fine Foods, Diversey, MJ Global, M Plus, Timex, Premier water and Nizoral. Media partners include ANC, Business World, Fox International Channels, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer and Radio High. 

For more information, please call 02-703-1736 or 02-463-4814 or email feedback@runrio.com

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 38th National MILO Marathon MANILA Elims Registration Schedule

Here is an important announcement from MILO and RunRio, Inc.:

Dear runners,

The National MILO Marathon Team is getting ready for the opening of onsite registration for the Manila Eliminations Leg. For everyone’s convenience and for us to provide better service, please note of the following adjustments on registration opening schedules:

1. Low distance categories 3km and 5km registration will open in all partner stores on Monday, June 9, 2014
2. Long distance categories 10km, 21km and 42km registration will open on Thursday, June 12, 2014, also in all partner stores.

These schedule adjustments were made to allow us to properly manage the surge of people coming in to register by opening day and more importantly, in consideration of everyone’s convenience.

Thank you very much for your unending support and we look forward to seeing you in this year’s 38th National MILO Marathon!

See you on the road!

DZMM's Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na, TAKBO NA on May 4, 2014

Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na, TAKBO NA: Edukasyon Tungo sa Pagbangon is Runrio's first 5km Color Run in partnership with DZMM. Coach Rio committed to donate an additional P200,000 to the beneficiary if the target number of participants is met. Join now and help chosen scholars who were victims of typhoon Yolanda, pursue their educational dreams.

WHAT: DZMM Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na, Takbo Na
WHEN: May 4, 2014 (Sunday)
WHERE: Bonifacio Global City
RACE CATEGORY: 5km ONLY
RACE OWNER: DZMM
RACE ORGANIZER: Runrio
RACE BENEFICIARY: Typhoon Yolanda victims
TARGET PARTICIPANTS: 10,000++ registered runners

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Online (March 17 to April 20)
- Log on to http://dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com/takbo
- Delivery of race kits will start on March 31
- For online delivery, cost will be charged to runner’s account

In-store (March 24 onwards)
- R.O.X. – Level 2 R.O.X. Bldg. Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn–8pm, Tel # 8564638)
- Toby’s SM Mall of Asia – G/F Entertainment Mall, Roxas Blvd., Manila (12nn–8pm, Tel # 556-0445)
- Toby’s SM North EDSA The Block
- ABS-CBN Tulong Center (near Audience Entrance)

Registration Fee and Inclusions

Pre-race inclusions:
- Bib
- Singlet

DZMM Run Singlet Design

Post-race finisher items: 

DZMM Run Finisher Towel

DZMM Run Finisher Cap

5KM RACE MAP: 

RACE REMINDERS:
- Runners must prepare to get wet and be thrown with color powder
- COLOR POWDER is made of 100% food grade cornstarch + water + food color = all natural and safe
- Runners may bring shades/eyewear/goggles to protect their eyes

Bloggers with Coach Rio during the DZMM Run Launch event at 100 Miles Cafe

Run United Leg 1 on March 16, 2014

The most anticipated Run United Trilogy kicks-off its first leg for 2014 on the 16th of March! FASTER. HIGHER. STRONGER. It's the 2014 battle cry.

WHAT: Run United Leg 1 2014
WHEN: March 16, 2014 (Sunday)
WHERE: SM Mall of Asia
RACE CATEGORIES: 500m dash for kids / 5km / 10km / 21km
RACE ORGANIZER: Runrio

Run United 1 2014 Assembly and Gun Times

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Online Registration (starts January 31, 2014)
- https://regonline.activeglobal.com/register/login.aspx?eventID=1456985&MethodId=0&EventsessionId=

Prepaid Cards can be purchased at the following stores (12:00pm to 8:00pm Monday to Sunday starting February 8, 2014):
- Riovana BGC
- Riovana Katipunan
- Toby's SM North the Block
- Toby's SM Mall of Asia

Run United 1 2014 Registration Fees and Inclusions

For online registrants: singlet will be provided during the race kit collection, sizes option will be available online on a first-come, first-served basis.

For in-store registrants: singlet will be given upon registration, sizes will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Singlet and finishers shirt sizes will be available for fitting.

REMINDERS:
- Registration is on a first-come, first served basis, and may end earlier than the announced deadline. Race slots may run out before March 9, 2014.
- Runners who buy prepaid cards at our stores will receive their singlet upon purchase. Runners must collect the rest of their race kit (race bib and Active Health items) at Race Kit Claiming on the following dates.

• March 13- 14 Music Hall at the Mall of Asia, 10am – 10pm
• March 15 Active Health Village, Block 16 Mall of Asia, 10am – 6pm

- Singlet and finisher’s shirt size availability will be on first-come, first-served basis.
- Singlet and finishers shirt sample sizes will be available for fitting at the registration centers.
- A Valid ID must be presented at Race Kit Claiming. Those claiming race kits for others must bring authorization letters.
- D-Tag will be provided to every participant to get the runner’s accurate time result and must be surrendered to claim the finisher’s item after the race.
- No BIB, No D-TAG, NO RACE.

RACE KIT INCLUSIONS:

Run United 1 2014 Singlet Design

Run United 1 Singlet Size Chart

POST-RACE:

Run United 1 2014 Active Health Ventilation Bag and Sun Visor

Run United 1 2014 21k Finisher Shirt Design

Run United 1 2014 21k Finisher Medal Design

Run United 2014 Trilogy - Medals United!

WINNER PRIZES:

RACE MAPS:
- To be uploaded as soon as available

I've already registered on the 21km category on the very first day of online registration. Spell excited. Haha! See you there!

2013 Year End Report: My Top 6 Races

First day of the new year deserves a blog post of my 2013 year-end report. It was such a blessed year for running - injury free the whole year and a few new personal bests.

The Numbers:

One of my goals last 2013 is for my practice run mileage to exceed my race event mileage, and so I'm very pleased that I have done so. I want to lessen my mileage dependency on just weekend races so I find time to run regularly - on the gym treadmill, or just anywhere runner-friendly (BGC, UP, even on Manila Memorial Park).

As usual 21km is still my top race category for 2013, with 14 races overall. Quite disappointed I did not meet my goal of running a full marathon once per quarter, as I failed to run a 42.195km event last Q2 2013.

Still, a lot to be thankful for. Which brings me to my year-end race report. 2-0-1-3: 2 plus 0 plus 1 plus 3 equals 6! So I have my top 6 races for the past year! (Seems quite forced reasoning, right? Hahahaha!)

TOP 6

Rexona Run To Your Beat

Race Category: 21k

Race Organizer: Runrio

http://deemenrunner.blogspot.com/2013/10/rexona-run-2013-race-experience.html

Run To Your Beat pioneered the best race party ever with music from the startling line, extending all along the race route and ending at SM Mall of Asia with a live concert. Best part for me is when we passed through the neon tunnel!

TOP 5

Alaska World Milk Day Run

Race Category: 10k

Race Organizer: Sunrise Events

http://deemenrunner.blogspot.com/2013/06/alaska-world-milk-day-run-2013.html

I seldom join 10k races but Alaska World Milk Day Run's one well-organized event! I love the World Milk Day advocacy - with race participants even given the chance to have souvenir photos with milk moustache! The 10k route was challenging as well, making use of Buendia flyover which you normally don't see on 10k races. The race loot bag's a great bonus too!

In the photo: Runningshield Patrick Concepcion and Speedy Titan Rolly Pangilinan

TOP 4

Takbo.ph Runfest

Race Category: 21k

Race Organizer: Leadpack

http://deemenrunner.blogspot.com/2013/07/takboph-runfest-2013-postrace.html

A race event for runners organized (and manned) by runners - takbo.ph started it all! 2013's Runfest introduced its longest distance yet - the 21k category. Leadpack did a great job organizing this event - even utilizing the C5 flyover as part of its 21k route, which is a welcome (and challenging) change to runners.

In the photo: Jump shot with Thirdy Lopez, Run Adobo King CJ Lampad, Ryan Santos, Miriam and Rodel

TOP 3

Run United Philippine Marathon

Race Category: 42.195k

Race Organizer: Runrio

http://deemenrunner.blogspot.com/2013/10/run-united-philippine-marathon-2013-race-experience.html 

Ending the Run United Trilogy with a bang, full marathon runners were in for a treat as they finished the race in style - passing under the event stage, walking on red carpet and being greeted with photographers for their post-marathon photo! RUPM 2013 is also memorable to me as this as I was able to pace 4 other runners, of which 3 are first time marathoners - Rom, Marte and Joshua. Such a great feeling seeing them succeed on their first marathon!

In the photo: Rom Guevara, Ryan Santos and Marte Millo

TOP 2

Nike We Run Manila

Race Category: 10k

Race Organizer: Runrio

http://deemenrunner.blogspot.com/2013/12/nike-we-run-manila-2013-race-experience.html 

The biggest surprise was the announcement that the 2013 edition of Nike We Run Manila will be held at Marikina! A lot of skeptics predicted a race disaster but Coach Rio proved them wrong by staging a big, well-organized race at such a small city. Nothing would be cooler than seeing a sea of runners all donning their red Nike We Run shirts. Another finisher (white) shirt greeted finishers at the Marikina Sports Complex. Nike is LOVE!

In the photo: Friends from Team Titans - Rusell, Paul, Rhon, Flip, Jake, Hazielle, Rolly

TOP 1

Tokyo Marathon

Race Category: 42.195k

Race Organizer: Tokyo Marathon Foundation

http://deemenrunner.blogspot.com/2013/04/tokyo-marathon-2013-epic-awesome.html 

Before reaching this point, you've probably guessed this will be my top race for the year, for obvious reasons. My Tokyo Marathon experience still tops every race I've joined in since I started running. I've done a few international races but nothing compares to the magnitude of grandness of racing the streets of Tokyo. This is a race worthy of being put in every runner's bucket list. It's expensive, but definitely worth it.

2014 will just be bigger and better! Thanks for reading and have a blessed new year!