Register Now: Run United 2 on 17 June 2012

Wednesday, 2 May 2012  |  Race Announcements

Registration is now open for one of the most anticipated races of the year, RUN UNITED 2. I’m joining this. Hope to see you guys!

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PRESS RELEASE

In Unilab ActiveHealth’s continuing efforts to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among families, 2012 Run United will have its second leg on June 17, 2012 at SM Mall of Asia.

Kids from age 5 to 12 years old can join the Ceelin 500-meter dash to jumpstart their journey to fitness. Moms, dads and older siblings can choose from the different race categories like 3km, 5km, 10km, and 21km.

Registered participants of 500-meter dash, 3km, 5km, and 10km will receive their singlet upon registration. The Active Health race belt bag, bib with timing chip, and Riovana 10% discount stub can be claimed during the 1st ever Run United race expo scheduled on June 13-16, 2012 at BGC Grounds Riovana from 2pm to 8pm on June 13 and 10am to 8pm on June 14-16.

The participants of the 21k category will have a different singlet color design which makes the runners extra special, aside from the freebies that they will get during the race expo in BGC and the 2nd piece of the collectible medal and finisher shirt. A personalized RunRio Timing Card will be exclusively given to them they just need to present their old IPICO timing chip during the registration to get the replacement.

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21km runners will also get to enjoy running the Bonifacio Global City to Mall of Asia race route, giving them a chance to improve their PR for Run United 1. Shuttle service will be provided from MOA as pick-up point for 21km runners.

“Active Health delivers Unilab’s vision of providing active health solutions for Filipino families,” Unilab Active Health Head Alex Panlilio said. “We encourage families to start or continue leading active lives through our events like Run United.

Active Health Sport Events Executive Lester Castillo said, “As we have always done in the past, we continuously improve Run United series to give runners a better experience and encourage them to keep running. Through our partnership with Coach Rio dela Cruz, Run United has become one, if not the best, running event in the country.”

As a testament to the level of commitment that Active Health brings to the runners, it has brought in the Team Bike Boutique, the official merchandise partner of Ironman races worldwide, to organize the Run United Race Expo happening on June 13-16, 2012 at the BGC Grounds near Mercato.

The race expo completes the active health experience by gathering runners, sports enthusiasts and their families in this four-day event. Runners can hang out with their friends while checking out the coolest and latest sports apparel. Fitness and athletic brands also present their latest products and services, including gadgets, running gear, among others.

Coach Rio dela Cruz said the race expo brings Run United to a whole new level. “Major international marathons like the ING New York Marathon and Chicago Marathon hold their own expos days before the event. Together with UNILAB Active Health, we look at some of the best practices from international races, and apply them to the Run United Series to further enhance the race experience of the Filipino running community.”

Registration for 2012 Run United 2 is ongoing at the following stores
• Riovana at Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan, Quezon City
• Toby’s at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City and SM North The Block, Quezon City

For online registration, check details at www.unilabactivehealth.com or www.runrio.com. Registration is until June 3, 2012 on a first come first serve basis.

2012 Run United 2 is for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga and Children’s Hour. For more inquiries, check out www.unilabactivehealth.com and www.facebook.com/unilabactivehealth.

Route Maps:

RU2 MAP_21k Route-2 (as of Apr 30)
– 21k route map as of April 30 –

RU2 MAP_10k Route

RU2 MAP_5k Route

RU2 MAP_3k Route

RU2 MAP_500m Route

Register Now: Epic Relay 250

Monday, 30 April 2012  |  Race Announcements

The relay that everyone has been waiting for comes alive again!  Registration for Epic Relay 250 is now open!  Gather your teammates for one of the most thrilling and adventurous races in the country.  Woohoo!

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EARLY BIRD RATES for EPIC RELAY REGISTRATION:

ALL CATEGORIES (with 10 MEMBERS): Php 12,000 ( Regular rate : Php 13,500)

ULTRA: (with 5 MEMBERS) Php 10,000 ( Regular rate: Php 10, 750)

Early bird rates apply to team that register on or before May 10, 2012

FOR DETAILS ON REGISTRATION AND MORE INFO:

Visit Epic Relay Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/epicrelay250

Laguna Phuket Marathon on 10 June 2012

Monday, 16 April 2012  |  Race Announcements

I signed up for Phuket Marathon last year only to be sidelined by injury.  This year, I may be able to squeeze in a half marathon in my training. Hmmm…

If you’re looking for a destination run within Asia, you may consider Laguna Phuket Marathon.  Online registration is available until 2 June at www.phuketmarathon.com with special deals at Laguna Phuket hotels also available on the website.

Here’s a press release below…

Asia’s Fastest Growing Destination Marathon Set for Record Numbers

Hundreds of runners from around the world will “Run Paradise” in the seventh annual Laguna Phuket International Marathon on Sunday, 10 June, to re-affirm its status as Asia’s fastest growing family-friendly destination marathon.

International registrations opened in October and since then entries have surged ahead of the same period last year, with total international entries now close to 1,000.

Local entries opened on 1 April to great enthusiasm and the final number is expected to exceed last year’s record of some 5,000 participants from 45 countries.

The biggest international group so far is Japan, with more than 200 runners, followed by Singapore (96) and Hong Kong (78).

Year-on-year growth since the inaugural 2006 event with less than 2,000 runners makes Laguna Phuket International Marathon Asia’s biggest and fastest growing destination marathon.

Its “Run Paradise” tagline is an apt description, with runners of all ages and abilities on a mainly flat course that takes in rubber and pineapple plantations, beach views, local villages and the tropical lagoons of Laguna Phuket – all in a family-friendly carnival atmosphere.

As well as the full marathon there’s a 21.1km half marathon and 10.5km run, with families catered for with the 91.5FM 5km community walk and 2km children’s race.

A two-day expo with sponsor booths and fun activities around Laguna Phuket will stoke the carnival atmosphere.

Event Director, Roman Floesser, of organiser Go Adventure Asia, said: “We encourage runners to enjoy the scenery and have a fantastic race experience instead of pushing themselves to achieve personal best times.

“It’s all about participation and having fun in a great atmosphere.”

Win Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas 24k Race Kits!

Wednesday, 28 March 2012  |  Race Announcements

Salomon Xtrail

Event: Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas 2012
Where: Tagaytay Highlands
When: March 31, 2012, Saturday

On March 31, 2012, Salomon will be hosting the Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas in Tagaytay Highlands.  Woohoo! I’m joining the 12k for this one!

The course includes 3 different categories, catering to all running levels—from beginners to elite athletes. All distances include a road-to-trail terrain, with 6km & 12km distances for beginners & intermediate trail runners. The 24km category will include vertical ascents, simulating a “mountain run” for which Salomon embodies, being a “Mountain sports company.”

The Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas event is a GREEN RUN event, meaning no plastic cups & bottles will be given away & used. All runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration belt/gear/bag.

Salomon was kind enough to share 3 more race kits for the 24k.  Are you free to join an impromptu trail run?  Here’s how to win a race kit!

CONTEST RULES:

1) LIKE Salomon Trail Running Pilipinas on Facebook. Click HERE

2) LIKE The Bull Runner Facebook page. Click HERE.  (I think I’ll be posting here more often than on my personal page where most of you are my friends)

3) FOLLOW The Bull Runner on Twitter. Click HERE.

4) Once you do all three, post a comment below saying: “I wanna run Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas!” with the following info:

– Complete name that matches a valid ID
– your facebook / twitter name (for me to confirm you did nos. 1 to 3)

5) First three commenters who follow the contest rules CORRECTLY win one (1) 24k race kit each to Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas.  Double entries will lead to automatic disqualification.

May the best runner win!

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UPDATE: Congratulations to: mark lactaoen, Goldy de la Cruz, and Mrkc Sigue for winning 1 Salomon XTrail Race Kit each!  You may claim your race kit at the Runner’s Runner booth in 3/F ROX tomorrow.  Please bring a valid ID to claim.  See you on Saturday 🙂

TBR Dream Marathon 2012 Photos Now Available for Download

Friday, 23 March 2012  |  Race Announcements

TBR Dream Marathon 2012 Photos now available for free download at Active Moments!

Click here: <<< TBRDM 2012 – ACTIVE MOMENTS PHOTOS >>>

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