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Remember I told you about Epic Relay 250?  One of the most thrilling and adventurous race concepts in the country where a relay team of 10 (or 5 if you’re in the Ultra Category) run 250km through the scenic route of Subic Bay to Bataan and Zambales.

I’ve always wanted to do this, but something always comes up to keep me from doing so.  This year, I’ll be at Phuket Marathon.

So far, I’ve heard that an astounding 33 teams have signed up for the race.  33!  How cool is that?  Registration is still open until tomorrow, June 2, 2012, 5:00PM if you wanna join in on the fun.

Now, if you wanna try your luck, I can give 1 lucky team a FREE slot to Epic Relay 250.  This will be a quick contest because the winning team has to have their Team Captain attend the Team Captain’s meeting tomorrow at 5:00 PM.  So, check your calendar, think about this race, call or text some friends, take a deep breath, and, if you’re game, scroll down below to join my contest for Epic Relay 250…

HOW TO JOIN

1) Like Epic Relay 250 on FB

2) Like The Bull Runner on FB

3) Email 1 photo of at least 3 of the 10 team members to thebullrunner(at)gmail.com with the Subject: Epic Relay 250 Contest.  In 2 to 3 sentences, explain why your team deserves to win the free slot to Epic Relay 250.  (Please do not expect a reply from me to confirm receipt. I will make sure to check all emails that come in.)

4) Include in the email the following details:
– Full name of person who submitted entry
– Username on FB
– Full name of Team Captain (Note: Team captain must attend the Captain’s meeting tomorrow at 5PM. Details to be emailed upon announcement of winner. Also, for this contest, you do NOT need to submit the names of your team members yet.)

CONTEST RULES

1) Deadline for submission of entries: FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 at 9:00 P.M.
2) TBR will choose the best answer among all entries submitted. Only those which fully comply with the contest rules will qualify to win.
3) Winner will be notified via email on how to claim the free slot to Epic Relay 250.
4) The free slot is not applicable to teams that have already signed up for the race.  Prize is not convertible to cash and not transferable.
5) The winning team must fully comply with race rules and regulations of Epic Relay 250 organizers.

May the best team win!

Brooks Run Happy 2 is set on June 3 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig!

Registration Fee: P500 (6K), P650 (12K), P750 (21K)

Race Kit Inclusions & Privileges:
– Brooks Limited Edition Singlet
– Race Bib with barcode
– Race Map
– Baggage Deposit Service
– FREE GU gel for 12k, & 21k runners
– FREE Bananas for all 12K & 21k runners

– Brooks Run Happy 2 Singlet. Nice! –

Race Organizer: Without Limits + Pro Active

Great Treats & Surprises:
– Interactive Booths for families & kids – sports games, inflatables, photo booth & more
– Booth Exhibit from top running brands. Enjoy up to 50% off on selected Brooks running items during that day!
– Video Gait Analysis
– FREEBIES & RAFFLE PRIZES from our generous sponsors

HOW TO REGISTER:

STORE REGISTRATION –

Register at:
A. RUNNR
– B3, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig
– 2F Trinoma Mall, Quezon City
– 2F New Wing, Alabang Town Center
B. Toby’s Sports
– GF Shangri-La Plaza
– GF SM Mall of Asia
– 3F SM North The Block
– 3F Glorietta 4

ONLINE REGISTRATION –

Download registration form HERE.

Then Deposit Fee at:
Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Type: Peso Savings
Account No: 3933-0339-36
Account Name: Sports Resources, Inc.
Email/ fax deposit slip to together with your printed registration form with the waiver signed; or fax to (02) 651-7750 email to Roldan.macasaquit@tobys.com

Online registrants may claim their race kits at a nearby RUNNR/ Toby’s outlets or may claim them a day before at RUNNR Bonifacio High Street.

Registration Deadline: May 27

ASSEMBLY TIME AND GUN START:
Assembly / Gun Time
21k – 4:00 am / 4:30 am
12k – 4:45 am / 5:30 am
6k – 4:45 am / 5:40 am

PRIZES:

Champion / 1st Place / 2nd Place
21 K – P10,000 / P7,500 / P5,000
12K – P7,500 / P5,000 / P3,000
6K – P5,000 / P3,000 / P2,000

Note:
* Aside from cash prizes, winners will receive special awards and other prizes
* Only 21k finishers will receive limited edition Finisher’s medal

21k Course

12k Course

6k Course

For inquiries and updates, check out the Facebook page of Brooks (Brooks Running Philippines) or call Brooks hotline at 0927-875-6671.

TBR CONTEST:

Now, for the best part, get a chance to win one of three race kits to Brooks Run Happy 2.  Distance of your choice!

HOW TO JOIN:

1) Like Brooks Running Philippines on FB
2) Like The Bull Runner on FB
3) Post a comment below with an answer to this question:

WHY WOULD YOU BE HAPPY TO RUN BROOKS RUN HAPPY 2?

Include the following info:
– Your complete name
– Your username on FB
– Your preferred distance for the race

CONTEST RULES:
1) Deadline for submission of entries: MONDAY, May 28, 2012 at 11:59 p.m.
2) TBR will choose top 3 best answers among the first 30 submissions.  Each winner will win 1 race kit to Brooks Run Happy 2, distance of his or her choice.
3) Winners must comply with contest rules providing complete information within the contest period.
4) Only one entry per runner. Submission of more than one entry leads to disqualification.
5) All entries will be moderated and will be approved upon closing of the contest.
6) Winner will be announced notified via email on how to claim the prize.

UPDATE: Congrats to the winners! Please expect an email from me today.  Thanks for joining!
Maria Rianne Verzo, 21k
Louie Lopez, 21k
Julito Pauly, 21k

EVENT: Anson’s Fun in the Sun Run 2012
DATE & TIME: May 27, 2012 @ 5:45AM
LOCATION: The Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill, Taguig
EVENT DISTANCES: 3K, 5K, 10K (extreme) and 16K (extreme)

After bringing us Rhythm N’ Run in 2010 and the Mardi Gras Run in 2011, Anson’s now brings us “Fun in the Sun Run 2012”. Now on its 3rd year, Anson’s will not only be giving everyone a chance to win gadgets from Apple (see raffle prizes below), they will take us to the extreme! 10K and 16K runners will enjoy a vertical component in their run. If you thought the rolling hills of McKinley were tough, wait ’til you run up and down their parking buildings.

Anson’s is throwing a little contest for TBR readers today!  Get a chance to win the following:

• 2 units Philips GoGear Mp3 Player 4GB
• 10 race kits

– Philips GoGear MP3 Player –

HOW TO JOIN:
1) LIKE Anson’s Fun in the Sun Run on FB
2) LIKE TBR on FB
3) Submit a comment on this post: “I want to run in Anson’s Fun in the Sun Run!” with the following info:

• Your complete name
• Your username on FB
• Your preferred distance for the race

CONTEST RULES:
1) Deadline for submission of entries: TUESDAY, May 22, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
2) First 8 people who comment win 1 race kit each.
3) All entries submitted before contest deadline will be eligible to join the raffle conducted by TBR via random.org. Two runners will each win: 1 unit each Philips GoGear Mp3 Player 4GB and 1 race kit.
4) All entries will be moderated and will be approved upon closing of the contest.
5) Only one entry per runner. Submission of more than one entry leads to disqualification.
6) Winner will be announced on TBR Pages on Facebook and Twitter ONLY and will be advised via email on how to claim the prize.

RACE DETAILS FOR ANSON’S FUN IN THE SUN RUN 2012

RACE SINGLET

FINISHERS MEDALS:
3K – first 50
5K – first 50
10K – first 300 (50%)
16K – all

RAFFLE PRIZES 

Runners get a chance to win the following raffle items during Anson’s Fun in the Sun Run 2012:

• 1 MacBook Air 11″
• 1 MacMini
• 1 iPad 16GB WiFi
• 2 iPod Touch 8GB
• 1 iPod Touch 32GB
• 2 iPod Shuffle
• 4 iPod Nano 8GB
• 1 iPod Nano 16GB

RACE MAPS

REGISTRATION FEES AND INCLUSIONS:

• 3K – P500
• 5K – P500
• 10K – P600
• 16K – P700

Race Kit includes: race singlet, race number, strider tag (timing chip) and raffle entry

PROMO: 5+1 promo —> Register 5 people, Get 1 Free

REGISTRATION VENUES: (until Friday for all registration centers and Saturday for ROX and Ansons Pasong Tamo branch)

• TAGUIG – Recreational Outdoor eXchange (R.O.X.)
• MAKATI
• Anson’s The Link Anson’s Pasong Tamo
• Anson’s Cash N’ Carry
• 3rd Level, The Landmark, Trinoma
• ALABANG – Alabang Town Center
• MANILA – A Runner’s Circle, Manila R.O.X.

CONTACT NUMBERS/DETAILS:

• For inquires contact Barbie: 0917-533-3742 (GLOBE/TM) 0999-999-3742 (SMART)
• Or email events@run4change.com
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/FunInTheSunRun
• Website: http://run.ansons.ph

UPDATE:

Congratulations to the winners! Please expect an email regarding claiming of your prizes: (Some entries were disqualified due to lack of info or submission of over 1 entry)

WINNERS OF 1 RACE KIT EACH
Ricardo P. So Jr., 16k
Ken L. Mendola, 10k
Rikki Suarez, 16k
Mary Gold dela Cruz, 10k
Hanna Rose Pua, 16k
Diana Rose Salonga, 10Km
Karen Odessa Roque Cabuyao, 10k
Rolly O. Rosqueta, 5k

WINNERS OF 1 PHILIPS GOGEAR MP3 PLAYER & 1 RACE KIT EACH
Fuentibilio Lariosa / Bello, 10k
Alfred Roderick Estefani / Basura Boy, 16k

To runners who bike, this May 20, Circulo Verde in cooperation with Livestrong would be holding a cycling event, the Livestrong Twilight Challenge Ride, that will gather at least 1,000 bikers for a good cause: helping empower people affected by cancer and encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle.

The route would cover a 25 kilometer distance, passing by least three cities: Pasig, Quezon City, and San Juan.  Take off at 4pm from Circulo Verde along Calle Industria in QC, towards Tiendesitas, around Ortigas Center to Greenhills, then back to Circulo Verde, ending in a barbecue party.  This is a reunion bike ride for all Philippine Livestrong Supporters of the 2010 & 2011 Livestrong Day events.

– Jerseys and race kits will be distributed on site. The jersey is NOT included in the race kit, but it would be available at the event for P500 at a first come, first served basis. –

WIN LIVESTRONG TWILIGHT CHALLENGE RIDE KITS

I’m giving away 5 (five) kits to the Livestrong Twilight Challenge Ride to 5 (five) lucky winners. Here’s how to win:

1) Post a comment below telling me how you “Livestrong” each day
2) First 5 people who comment will win 1 race kit each
3) Winners will be notified via email on how to claim race kits
4) Only 1 submission will be accepted. Sending more than one entry will lead to disqualification

Read the press release below…

LIVESTRONG TWILIGHT CHALLENGE RIDE SLATED FOR MAY 20

Livestrong Philippines in cooperation with Ortigas & Co. premiere development, Circulo Verde, has slated this year’s Twilight Challenge Bike Ride on May 20, which is expected to gather at least 1,000 cyclists from Metro Manila and nearby cities.

The Livestrong – Circulo Verde Twilight Challenge Bike Ride will cover over twenty-one kilometers starting from Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, passing by other key Metro Manila landmarks including the Ortigas Business District, Tiendesitas at Frontera Verde, and Greenhills Shopping Center.

“Our thrust is to convince people that living a healthier and more active lifestyle is essential in preventing cancer; that the road to good health starts by making small commitments like eating the right food, exercising, and quitting bad habits like smoking,” says Eric Bergara, Community Representative for Team Philippines Benefitting Livestrong.

Livestrong is an affiliate of the Lance Armstrong Foundation that aims to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. This year’s ride attempts to reunite 2010 and 2011 Livestrong Day Philippines supporters and hopefully enjoin more people for the cause.

Event co-sponsor Ortigas & Co. is a known developer of green communities like Circulo Verde, Tiendesitas, and Greenhills Shopping Center.

“In Ortigas, we believe that it is the developer’s job to create the ideal conditions for leisure and living. Our communities are all designed to have ample space for play, exercise, picnics, and barbecue parties. Circulo Verde, for example, which spans 12-hectares, has allotted 70% open space to make room for parks, biking, jogging, and walking lanes. Hopefully, people can get a preview of a healthy and active lifestyle in Circulo Verde, true to the vision of Livestrong, ” says Joey Santos, General Manager of the Real Estate Division for Ortigas & Co.

Twilight Ride participants are requested to wear yellow and gather at Circulo Verde as early as 3:00 PM in time for the 3:30 PM gun start. The event would be capped off with a band performance, an outdoor barbecue, and a Zumba Dance Party facilitated by Gold’s Gym.

Registration is done online at a fee of P300.00 inclusive of snacks, while jerseys will be sold on site for P500.00 at a first come first served basis. Proceeds of the event will go the beneficiaries of Livestrong Foundation in the Philippines.

The event is co-sponsored by Dunkin Donuts, Manila Water, and San Miguel Beer. For more information and updates please visit www.livestrongdayph.com or follow @livestrongdayph on Twitter.

UPDATE: Congrats to pjong, Mark Terrado, RM Ornedo, Ronaldo Robles and Kamote 22 for winning 1 race kit each! Please expect an email from me regarding claiming of your race kits. Thank you to everyone who joined.

For the first time ever, New Balance will be holding fun runs in the VisMin regions particularly in Bacolod on June, Cebu on July, and CDO on October offering only the 5Km and 10Km categories.

Registration is currently on going for the Bacolod leg until May 27, 2012 in Planet Sports and The Athlete’s Foot Robinsons Place Bacolod. The Bacolod leg will happen on June 3, 2012 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon. All registrants will receive a race bib and technical shirt.

Image of New Balance technical shirt…