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Race to the Provinces!

My friends and I were chatting about the running boom recently, saying how we’re not even at the peak yet. We wondered how running would evolve in the months to come: the expected increase in numbers of registrants per race (if Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon can reach 50,000 registrants.  Why can’t we?), potential growth of trail running, ultramarathons, and triathlons, and the possibility of running and races trickling down to other areas of the country. For the latter, it looks like it’s starting to happen with major race events (aside from the Milo series) heading for the provinces. Isn’t it great?!

1) TNF in CDO. This will be an awesome race to join. After my thrilling TNF experience at Clark, I’m seriously tempted to try it again. But, CDO will have to wait.  I cannot just abandon all the great marathons in Manila during October and I have to start saving up for Singapore!  Maybe next year if they’ll have a second run…

TNF_CDO

2) Cebu Marathon. This is one race to look forward to. It would be a wonderful reason to travel and a good alternative to racing abroad. Click here to visit website.

Cebu Marathon

3) Camsur Marathon? I heard rumors of a Camsur Marathon in the works right after the successful Ironman 70.3 last month. This would be a great race too, if they start very early to beat the heat (which I heard was a killer at Ironman 70.3.)

I predict more provincial races in the months to come.  Perhaps the good people at Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines can offer discounted running packages to spur the growth of running and local tourism at the same time?  Great idea, huh?

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7 Responses to “Race to the Provinces!”

  1. A Runner’s Package that includes airfare and accommodation with the registration would be terrific! =)

    janine+ said on Sep 11 09 at 4:01 PM Reply

  2. TNF@CDO sends shivers to my spine! this is tempting!
    Thanks for posting, but when i checked the multiply site, no details yet on this.

    How come there’s no registration here in Manila? since this is a trail running series, is it possible to join even if one has not joined its previous runs? how much is the registration? please enlighten me. This is new to me.

    Thanks so much!

    nao said on Sep 11 09 at 4:20 PM Reply

  3. jaymie, i second the motion re cebu pacific/philippine airlines! aylavet! ;)

    vimz said on Sep 12 09 at 9:57 AM Reply

  4. yes, there should an airfare and accommodation discounts!

    odie said on Sep 16 09 at 10:33 AM Reply

  5. hi jaymie, can speak for baguio. there is no running boom here,

    resty said on Sep 16 09 at 2:43 PM Reply

  6. Hi! Jaymie, would you know where how to get in touch with the TNF CDO organizers? how can manila based people reg for this event? Thanks

    Earplugs said on Sep 25 09 at 12:08 AM Reply

  7. Hi Everyone,

    Thanks for the interest.

    Thrill of the Trail is TNF’s program to promote trail running at the grass roots level,so yes everyone is welcome to join every leg of this running series.

    For the CDO event we prioritized registration in the Visayas and Mindanao areas and planned to open registration in Luzon only if slots will not be filled up.
    We were overwhelmed with the response however, and registration closed 2 weeks ago.

    Insights on discounted rates for accommodations and air travel are noted, rest assured we are working on these to make trail running an adventure travel sport in itself.

    For those still interested you can catch registration for the Mayon Trail Run (www.mayontrailrun.com) until Sept. 30, just visit The North Face branches.

    See you in the trails and

    Never Stop Exploring!

    TNF_ph said on Sep 26 09 at 2:30 AM Reply

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