A Running Start for Unilab Active Health
Run United 1 on March 4 offers a number of firsts

The 2012 Unilab ActiveHealth calendar is off to a raring start, as the registration for its first event this year—Run United 1 on March 4—picks up pace. On its sixth offing, Run United 1 continues to reinvent itself. It is set to once again offer runners a number of firsts.

“This is our first hurrah this year and we very pleased with the enthusiastic response so far from the running community. Registration, both online and in selected stores, is rapidly picking up. We are looking forward to another active year,” said Alex Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health. Run United 1 will still feature five race categories: Ceelin 500m dash for kids, 3k, 5K, Enervon 10K, and Enervon HP 21K.

Organizers Unilab Active Health and RunRio Inc. are introducing several new features to give participants a better running experience. These include new race routes, better hydration stations, improved security, safety marshals, new freebies, more exciting ActiveHealth village, among others.

Starting this year, the RunRio Trilogy/Run United Series of races will have different registration or pre-race giveaways. For Run United 1, it will be a race belt or bib holder. Even the medals for 21K finishers are made more special. It will be a collectible medal, thus those who will participate all of the three Run United races during the year, can put together all their finisher medals and form a big Run United medal.

The must have medal puzzle...

“The joint Run United medals will serve as a true testament of the runners’ commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle. It is a good souvenir of all their 2012 Run United races combined,” said Lester Castillo, brand manager of Active Health.

Aside from the medal, all 21k finishers will receive this nice shirt.

Besides the new medals, half marathoners will have their gun start at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig and finish off at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

“We are very excited about the Run United races this year because we have so much in store for the runners. We are introducing a number of new features to give them even better quality runs because that is what Run United is all about,” said Rio dela Cruz of RunRio Inc.

Children also get to have their own singlet, too. After all, Run United prides itself for having the first to introduce a 500-meter dash in its races. “We really like to get the children get started in running young. So besides the other unique giveaways for them, the singlet is another come-on for them,” cited Dela Cruz.

Interested runners can register at these stores: Riovana at Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan, Quezon City; Toby’s at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City; and The Athlete’s Foot at Robinson’s Galleria, Ortigas. For online registration, check details at www.runrio.com. Registration is until February 26, but race kits may run out before then, so the organizers urge everyone to register early to secure slots.

Run United is for the benefit of Gawad Kalusugan (the health program of Gawad Kalinga) and Hero Foundation. “Run United is part of Unilab’s advocacy through Unilab Active Health to promote an active lifestyle among Filipino families. Each event has been carefully designed and scheduled with the help of the race organizers and experts to allow each participant to sustain their active lifestyles throughout the year. We would like to thank all those who continue to support the Active Health programs” said Alex Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health.

Run United 1 is only the first of the Run United series. Run United 2 is set for June 17 and Run United 3 on September 16. Run United’s very own full marathon or 42K race, the Run United Philippine Marathon, is also slated for October 28.

The following are the other events of Unilab Active Health lined up for this year: The Bull Runner Dream Marathon, March 18; Tri United 1, April 14-15; Tri United 2, June 30-July 1; Tri United 3, November 10-11 as well as running and triathlon clinics all year round.

For more inquiries on Run United and Active Health, check out these websites: www.unilabactivehealth.com andwww.runrio.com as well as their respective fan pages on Facebook and Twitter.

*NOTE: All 4,000 21k slots are filled up, but you may still register for the shorter distances until this weekend. 

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FIC RUN 2012

Four Channels, Four Lifestyles, Four Races….

Choose One and Join Fox International Channels’

Fun Run On March 25, 2012

Fox International Channels (FIC) provides a bit of each TV channel’s flavor and a whole lot of fun in the FIC Fun Run on March 25, 2012 at the Bonifacio Global City.  Participants can play dress up, hobnob with celebrities and support a worthy cause.

The event gives runners the opportunity to choose and participate in any of the four races organized by FIC featuring different lifestyle themes representing its four key channels. It will have four race categories that include an advocacy marathon aimed at raising funds to support the various projects of partner non-government organizations (NGOs).

Participants may register in the 500m Fox Costume Run, 3K Star Movies Blockbuster Run, 5K Star World Lifestyle and the 10K Nat Geo Run For a Cause. Those who are interested to join may register either via online or phone, at RunRio stores (BHS and Katipunan) and event partner stores. Participants may choose their singlet according to the channel and label they wish to run with.

Come dressed in your favorite character and run alongside fellow enthusiasts and sponsor mascots in the 500m Fox Costume Run. Fifty runners in costume will compete and make a dash for the finish line. Limited edition Fox DVD will be raffled off after the race.

Star Movies rolls out the red carpet for movie aficionados in the 3K Star Movies Lifestyle Run where writers, film producers and movie directors are expected to show their support to the event. For a bit of a movie trivia and a tad of inspiration, popular quotes from movie characters will be setup along the course. A home entertainment system is up for grabs in the raffle draw.

Run with panache – this is the battle cry of lovers of fashion and fitness when they run the 5K Star World Lifestyle Run featuring a red carpet along the route to mimic the paparazzi scene. Brush elbows with models, celebrities and other prominent personalities expected to show up in their running shoes. If you’re feeling lucky, you might just bring home gift certificates for a shopping spree at the end of the race.

Have fun while reaching out to others in the 10K National Geographic Run for a Cause. The race is in partnership with 10 select non-government organizations and seeks to raise awareness for their respective advocacies. Among the partner NGOs are Physicians for Peace, ICANSERVE Foundation, Virlanie, Greenpeace, Philippine Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, World Vision and Gawad Kalinga. The first 500 registrants will compete in the name of their advocacy.

EVENT DETAILS

FIC RUN
March 25, 2012
Bonifacio Global City
500m/3km/5km/10km

RACE CATEGORIES:

FOX 500m Costume Run
STAR MOVIES 3K Blockbuster Run
STAR WORLD 5K Lifestyle Run
NATGEO CHANNEL’s 10K Advocacy Run

Do you want to be a Producer, Writer or Director?

Are you a Celebrity, Fashionista or a Model?

or an Earth Day Advocate?

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

In-Store Registration Sites:  February 22 to March 21, 2012

• RIOVANA Store, BGC  - 28th St. cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
  • Mon-Thurs : 11am to 9pm
  • Fri-Sun : 10am to 10pm
• RIOVANA Store, Katipunan - 3rd floor Regis Bldg. Katipunan, Quezon City. Across Ateneo and Beside KFC ATHLETE’S FOOT, Robinson’s Galleria - Mon-Sun, 12nn to 8pm
  • Mon-Sun : 10am to 8pm
• TOBY’S, SM Mall of Asia - Mon-Sun, 12nn to 8pm

PRIZES: Every First Female and Male finisher in each category will get to win a Medal and:

•FOX 500M 
- FOX Devant Portable DVD Player
•STARMOVIES 3K
- DEVANT Entertainment Showcase (32″LCD TV, HDMI Player, 5.1 Channel Speakers)
•STARWORLD 5K 
- Shopping Spree
• NATGEO 
- Trip to Palawan for two

For more details, please log on to http://runrio.com/2012/02/fox-international-channel-run-fic-run/  or http://kulitrunner.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/fic-run-updated/

Whatever type of runner you are, Riovana: The Sole of Running has something to fit all your running needs…So what kind of runner are you?

Riovana stores are now open with 2 branches to serve you, one at the G/F of the Active Fun Bldg. in BGC, Taguig and the other in Katipunan Ave. in Q.C. right infront of Ateneo. Incidentally, a sports recovery center which is also known as the Sole Healing is located at the mezzanine floor of Riovana BGC.

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21 February 2012, Decagon at Silver City, Frontera Verde, City of Pasig.

The annual awards night for all runners who completed the Afroman Distance (Leg1-21k, Leg2-21k, Leg3-32k) of the Runrio Trilogy-Run United 2011.

To start off the night was a loud and upbeat number from the Las Pinas Performers

Hosts Tricia Chiongbian-Concepcion and Anthony Suntay started the ball rolling...

Coach Rio about to give out medals to the first batch of awardees...

Every runner had their few seconds of fame, having been called up on stage to acknowledge their accomplishment and receive their medals from Coach Rio himself.

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a Heart pumping performance from the Philippine All-Stars

In between performances, Medals were again handed out to the deserving runners who trained consistently and hard to be able to endure and complete all the longest distances of Run United 1,2 & 3 last year.

 

the All-Stars pumpin' it up once again!

There were also performances from the LED dancers who used LED balls in lieu of  poi/fire and a cheerdance number from Runrio’s very own Justin Cordero and her team mates.

Runrio Inc. GM Angelo Yaneza presenting to all runners what's in store for 2012.

After seeing all the events that Runrio will be organizing this year, I’m sure a lot of people will once again be encouraged to join the races and change their sedentary lifestyle and move over to an active way of life.

Even Coach Rio couldn't resist giving in to the prodding of all the runners to show his moves up on stage with the All-Stars...

Judging from the success of the event, I’m pretty sure that next year’s awards night will be bigger and better. Everyone had so much fun that even critics enjoyed and even had the time of their lives…

So what are you waiting folks, less than 800 slots left for the RU1 21k, a third of your ticket to next years festivities. Head on to Riovana stores now before it runs out. See you all on race day and hopefully at next year’s Trilogy Awards Night.

Conquer your limits with Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Series

Vaseline Men, the fastest growing men’s skin care brand in the Philippines with a comprehensive range of products designed for men like facial wash, moisturizer, lotion and body wash and Sunrise Events, Inc., invite you to conquer your limits in the world’s premiere off-road triathlon event with the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Series. Consisting of three legs, Pang Rave Run, XTERRA Weekend and Putik Pare, each activity promises to deliver a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all hard core runners, athletes, sports enthusiasts and adventure-seekers.

Kicking off the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Series is the Pang Rave Run, a trail run slated on February 26, 2012. The event will have an exciting course with magnificent views at the Timberland Heights in San Mateo, Rizal. It will feature a demanding trail run in 22- 10- and 5-kilometer categories all with very exciting cash prizes up for grabs. Online registration is already ongoing at the Vaseline Men XTERRA website. To register, log on to www.xterraphil.com or visit any RUNNR or ROX store.

The excitement reaches fever pitch on March 17-18 in Liloan, Cebu for the Vaseline Men XTERRA Weekend. Featuring trail run and triathlon races, the event promises to challenge even the most seasoned athletes. This year, XTERRA brings triathletes to the pristine waters and the rough terrains of Liloan, Cebu for a more exciting set of challenges that will surely test the athlete’s strengths and limits. One of the key segments of the triathlon is the ‘graveyard,’ aptly called due to the difficult terrain that it will pose in the mountain bike leg. The Vaseline Men XTERRA Team has exerted all efforts to ensure that the entire race route, including the run leg through the fishing lagoon Papa Kits, will be an interesting yet challenging segment for all participating athletes.

The Vaseline Men XTERRA Weekend in Cebu kicks off with a trail run on March 17 also at Liloan, Cebu. It will feature a demanding trail run in 21, 10 and 5 kilometer categories all with cash prizes both for the male and female categories.

More importantly, top age group finishers for the 21K trail run will qualify for the world championships for the XTERRA Trail Run slated in Hawaii this year. Registration for the March 17 Trail Run is ongoing at www.xterraphil.com and in all Runner Stores nationwide.

The Vaseline Men XTERRA Weekend caps off with two triathlon events on March 18 with the XTERRA Lite and the XTERRA Philippines Championship. The XTERRA Lite involves a 500-meter swim, 30-kilometer bike and a 5-kilometer run. On the other hand, the XTERRA Philippines Championship involves a more grueling challenge with a 1.5-kilometer swim, 30-kilometer bike and a 10-kilometer run. All of these will take place in scenic Liloan, Cebu. Apart from winning exciting cash prizes (total pro prize money is US$15,000), the top age group finishers will vie for 40 slots to the XTERRA World Championships in Maui, Hawaii. Registration for the March 18 Triathlon events is also already ongoing in the Vaseline Men XTERRA Philippines website (www.xterraphil.com).

Finally, this remarkable series reaches its climax on November 18 with XTERRA Putik Pare at Clark, Pampanga. Like the Xterra Weekend in Cebu, Putik Pare will also feature trail run and triathlon activities.

The literal translation of Global XTERRA Event entitled “Muddy Buddy,” this event is a duathlon relay involving a trail run and mountain bike, ending with a now-famous Putik Pit. Those who have the will to gut it out also stand to win amazing cash prizes from Vaseline Men XTERRA.

So this year, prepare to conquer it all at the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Series. To know more, log on to www.xterraphil.com or visit www.facebook.com/vaseline. You can also visit our partner stores – ROX and Runnr for more details.

The Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Series is also sponsored by Alaska, Timex, Gatorade, Summit Water, David’s Salon, LBC, AirPhil Express, Prudential Guarantee, 2XU, Dusit Thani Manila and media partners The Philippine Star, Multisport, SBR and Studio 23. Host venues for this year are Timberland Heights in San Mateo, Rizal, and Amara, Porter Marina, and Papa Kit’s in Liloan Cebu.

Here are the list of winners for the free racekits for the Discovery Channel Vertical Run courtesy of Skechers Fitness Philippines.

10k Category
1. Maolen Precillas
2. Chirry Calingacion Corral
3. Rhing Jao
4. Jason Dela Rama
5. Mike Mangapot

5k Category
1. Abundio Corral
2. Rhing Jao
3. Jayvee Jao
4. Jerry Sison
5. Danica Dela Cruz
6. Jasmine Sison
7. Bing Urgel
8. Sharon Aseron
9. Dennis Lacsamana
10. Aaron Arboleda

3k Category
1. Engels Precillas
2. Alex Feria
3. Pinky Feria
4. Miller Salud
5. Arnel Salud
6. Harold Esteban
7. Angelo Louise Lacsamana
8. Jennifer Lacsamana
9. Abbey Arboleda
10. Alyanna Arboleda

I’ve already forwarded your names to Ms. Michelle Obligacion, Digital Marketing Associate of Skechers Phils. Racekits can be claimed starting tomorrow, Friday, Feb.10 til Saturday, Feb.11 at Skechers Market Market (mall hours only). Kindly present a valid ID and/or authorization letter for those who couldn’t claim their kits personally.

Thank you all again for joining  and hope to see you on Sunday!

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Hello runners! Who wants to run on Sunday for FREE? Skechers Fitness Philippines is giving away 10-3k, 10-5k and 5-10k racekits for free provided you will be supporting the EARTH HOUR 2012 hehehe…

The mechanics are simple, just leave a comment stating your desired race category and share with us tips or the things you do to help conserve energy. The first 10 for 3&5k and first 5 for 10k wins!

Simple diba? So what are you waiting for? Share with us your tips and thoughts to help save Mother Earth…

Deadline is 12:00 midnight on Thursday (Feb. 9) and winners will be announced on Friday (Feb. 10) together with the details on how and where to claim your racekits!

*And if it’s not too much to ask, kindly like them on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/SkechersFitnessPhilippines

For race details, click http://cruisec0ntr0l.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/discovery-channels-10k-vertical-run-2012/

Special thanks to Skechers Fitness Philippines for their generosity…

 

GLOBE RUN FOR HOME 2012
March 25, 2012
3km/5km/10km/15km/21km
Cebu International Convention Center
www.globe.com.ph/run

REGISTRATION PERIOD: February 1 to March 16, 2012

ON-LINE REGISTRATION: (payments via credit card only)
SITE: www.globe.run.com.ph/run
Online registration is recommended for participants who are based outside Cebu.
Delivery fee will be charged on top of the registration fee.
Runner’s kit will be delivered to the specified address of online registrants on or before March 23, 2012.

 

ON-GROUND REGISTRATION VENUE: (cash payments only)

1st level, Paseo Ciudad, Ayala Center, Cebu
Runner’s kit can be claimed upon registration on February 1 to March 16, 2012 from 10AM to 8pm at the 1st level, Paseo Ciudad, Ayala Center, Cebu.
Runner’s kit will be given once the participant has completed the registration process.

GLOBE Run4Home registration site in Ayala Center, Cebu

FEES:
21K Php 700
15K Php 600
10K Php 500
5K Php 400
3K Php 300

Runner’s kit will include the following items:
• Singlet (sizes will be subject to availability
• Timing Chip
• Race Bib Number
• Finishers medal for 21km

ASSEMBLY AND GUN START:
Race Category Assembly Time Gun Start
21Km 4:30am 5:00am
15Km 5:00am 5:30am
10Km 5:15am 5:45am
5Km 5:30am 6:00am
3Km 5:45am 6:15 am

RACE FEATURE: THE FACEBOOK TRACKER
Be the first to auto-share Run for Home 2012 updates to your Facebook contacts!

With the Run for Home Facebook Tracker, you can keep everyone on your Facebook posted with everything that’s happening at the Cebu International Convention Center on March 25. Newsfeed updates and race results will be sent to your profile through the Timing Chip as you run past milestones during the marathon.

How to Activate the Facebook Tracker:
1. When you sign up online, indicate your Facebook ID and email address in your registration form.
2. Install the Facebook Run for Home Live Update application by clicking the Install App button.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Singlet sizes are subject to availability
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to another runner.
Participants with incomplete registration &/or unsigned liability waiver will not be given the runner’s kit.
Participants who are late at the gun start forfeit his/her chance of winning but can still participate in the race.

Race Map for ALL Categories

PRESS RELEASE:

Globe Run4Home 2012 races to Cebu

All roads lead to the Queen City of the South as Cebu becomes the official home of this year’s Globe Run4Home, one of the biggest and most awaited running events in the country with the many innovations it pioneered in Philippine marathon history.

The Globe Run4Home 2012 races to the Cebu International Convention Center on March 25, 2012 gathering not only the running community of Cebu, but also its legion of running aficionados in Manila and key cities nationwide to celebrate a common cause: help provide sustainable shelter to those in need, especially victims of Typhoon Sendong.

Globe taps previous Run4Home beneficiaries Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity Philippines to help raise funds for their housing development projects for the typhoon victims in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro respectively. Completing the roster of partner-beneficiaries are Cebu Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, a Cebu-based organization that aims to transform communities in key biodiversity areas into becoming more effective stewards of the environment, and the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, a non-stock, non-profit organization that spearheads a massive campaign to save the Philippine Tarsier and preserve its habitat.

Registration fees per category are P300 for 3K, P400 for 5K, P500 for 10K, P600 for 15K and P700 for 21K, the most affordable registration rate ever in Globe Run4Home history, making the running event more accessible to the growing running community, especially in Cebu. The registration fee entitles runners to their race shirts available in various sizes, race bib number, timing chip, and finisher’s medal for the 21K category. A portion of the runners’ registration fees will be donated to their beneficiary of choice to support their respective advocacies and programs.

In order to attract more participants, group runners are also encouraged to join—with a special treat. For groups of four running in the same category, they will be allowed to bring in a fifth member for free.

Join the Globe Run4Home 2012 and be part of a nationwide revolution towards inspiring hope for the less privileged families, communities, endangered species, and key biodiversity areas. Registration starts on February 1, 2012 via www.globe.com.ph/run or at the Paseo de Ciudad, 1st level, Ayala Center, Cebu City. Globe Run4Home 2012 is supported by Alaska, Gatorade, Summit Natural Drinking Water, and Timex. Media partners are the Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Cebu Daily News and Newsbytes.

Dash for Love

Here’s another fund raising running event that will take you once again to the streets of  Ayala Alabang Village, where traffic and pollution will never be a problem. Join now and help the Rayomar Outreach Foundation in their advocacies.

the Route inside Ayala Alabang Village

Proceeds will go to the following charities: Reach Youth Foundation, House of Light Children’s Foundation, Mother Theresa Spinelli Orphanage in Tagaytay City and Gawad Kalinga Smokey Mountain’s Education Project.

Runrio Trilogy Leg 1

•Title:  RUN UNITED 1

•Date:  March 4, 2012

•Venue:  SM Mall of Asia (21k starts at BGC)

•Race Categories

–500M Ceelin Run

–3K

–5K Dolfenal Run

–10K Enervon Run

–21K Enervon HP Run

Registration Fees/Category with corresponding Bib Color

Cash Prizes per Category

Cool Medal Puzzle

•Start of ONLINE registration – www.runrio.com

–Jan. 30 to Feb. 19, 2012

•IN STORE Registration Partners

–Jan. 30 to Feb. 26, 2012

–Riovana Store BGC

–Riovana Store Katipunan

–Toby’s

–The Athletes Foot

–Unilab Special Registration until Feb. 17, 2012

•Discount Scheme

–10% discount for series registration

Nice Race Belt: a must have race essential

Race Kit Inclusions

SHUTTLE SERVICE:

•RunRio/Unilab Active Health will be providing a SHUTTLE SERVICE for 21km participants. The service will have the SM Mall of Asia as its pick-up point and will bring the 21km runners to the 21km starting line at the BGC.

•Why SM Mall of Asia as pick-up point? The race owners and organizers considers those 21km runners who may have other members of the family who will be running a shorter distance so SM Mall of Asia is a more feasible originating point. Besides, there are more available parking areas there than in BGC.

•More details and mechanics for the Shuttle Service will be posted once available.

BAGGAGE AREA/SERVICE:

Baggage Services will be available at the BGC race area in the form of ROVING BAGGAGE SERVICE VANS which will be on standby prior to race start and will move to the SM Mall of Asia to bring these checked-in baggages to the designated Baggage Claim Areas.