Category Archives: Race Announcements

Back from the Rexona Run Presscon at Taste Asia, SM Mall of Asia. I was looking forward to this event since Coach Rio gave me a teaser last week about the race as well as a big surprise that he was going to unveil.

First off, Rexona Run details:

When: 1 August 2010, Sunday
Where: SM Mall of Asia
Distance/Fee:

• 3k – P400
• 5k – P600
• 10k – P600
• 21k – P750

Race kits will include: singlet, bib, D-tag, 150ml Rexona Men Sport Defence aerosol
Registration: June 28 to July 19, 2010
Reg Centers: ROX, Bonifacio High Street and Timex Stores (SM MOA, SM North Edsa, SM Southmall, SM Megamall, Glorietta)

It’s a fast and flat course. Can you hear PR’s already?

Secondly, Coach Rio’s big surprise/s which will be applied with Rexona Run first and all other Runrio races:

• Use of D-Tag – This is a new, disposable RFID strip of paper that will be attached to the shoe lace to record the runner’s time. This was used at New York City Marathon last year. It is lighter and more accurate than most timing devices.


– Coach Rio presents the D-tag.  He will also have other similar devices for cycling and triathlon.  He will also have the B-tag, which is an RFID code on the race bib –




– The new D-Tag: disposable RFID timing device –



• Registration via ipad – Registration for races will now be paperless and will be done via ipad at the above mentioned registration centers. With the new software, runners type in their own data to avoid errors in encoding as in previous races. Once encoded, this will be stored in the system and will eliminate the need for runners to fill up registration forms for all other runrio races.  Another benefit of this is that, in the long run, the system will provide runners with a list of previous races and official results. In time, Coach Rio said that they can provide rankings per age category.


– Jay (Prometheus Cometh) and Itong Torres –



– Jun, Aljo and Bobby tinkering with the ipad –

• Runrio Membership Card – Upon registration for Rexona Run, runners will get a Runrio membership card which will entitle them to discounts at retail stores and to earn points.



• Portable and Convenient Water Bottle – SM Sure Buy will launch its new water bottle to be deployed at Rexon Run water stations. It can be opened with a poke of the finger (although we suggest the marshals open it already for runners) and the bottle can be carried by the runner during the race for regular sips.

Cool eh? I don’t know about you, but I’m sure to sign up for Rexona Run!

Running is a solo sport.  That’s why I love it.  But, every now and then, you get the chance to be a part of a team to experience road racing in an entirely new way.

Relays are a great way to enjoy a race with friends.  Depending on your goals as a team (make sure you agree on this early on!), it can be an easy and enjoyable run or it can be a competitive race with a podium finish at the end.  Either way, it’s great fun, especially if you have wonderful rapport with your teammates.

I’ve been fortunate enough to experience 2 relays in the past, both times with great teammates.  The first relay I joined was the DND-AFP Gintong Pangarap Relay way back in December 2007.  My teammates were good friends Ben Chan of Photovendo (together with his long hair) and Joms of Happy Feet and we called ourselves Team Injured Fast Runners.  Sure we were injured, but we bagged 3rd place!

My second relay was the Nike Hood to Coast Relay in Oregon last year, which I can go on and on about being one of the most memorable race experiences I had ever since I started running.

Last weekend, Chris Sports staged Epic Relay 250, which everyone on facebook is still raving about.

On June 27, there’s going to be another relay from Lactacyd called Team Woman.  I was looking forward to joining this.  In fact, I started texting friends last week in search of a fast and strong all women’s team. Aside from the unbelievable cash prize and freebies (from David’s Salon, Beauty Bar, and even post-race massage for lucky runners), I thought an all women’s run—without the sweaty guys around (sorry boys!)—was going to feel more like a girl’s day out among runners, almost like Sex and the City Part 3 (without the heels, of course.)

Too bad I might not be able to make it.  I might (crossing my fingers) push through with a race abroad if all things go smoothly.  If not, then I’d be happy to run for Team Woman.  I hope you girls can make it!

What: Team Woman by Lactacyd
When: 27 June 2010
Distance: Relay 10k, 5k, 3k, 3k OR 5k solo
Where: McKinley Hill
Email: secretariat@teamwomanrun.com
Website: http://www.teamwomanrun.com/

News update: Relay is now open to ALL age groups even below 18 and above 45 years old.

Have you registered for Rock and Run?  All Rock and Run participants have a chance to win a Canon Photo DV DVD Camcorder DC410 worth P21,950.  All you have to do to be eligible is to register before the cut-off.  Plus, all registrants will receive free discount coupons from RUNNR, Toby’s and Crocs.

Register at RUNNR BHS and selected Toby’s stores. They say there’s only a few hundred slots left so register now.  For more details, log on to www.rockandrun.com.ph  or call (632) 496-5726.  Click HERE for more info.

BROOKS GHOST 2 WINNER

Congratulations to Christian Jason who a Brooks Ghost 2 for registering early for Rock and Run.  To claim your prize, please get in touch with Hitler Dulay thru 671-9765 loc. 43.

ROCK AND RUN SINGLET

Check out the singlet of Rock and Run…

Good news to last minute registrants. The Bottle School Run will be accepting on-site (corner 9th Ave and 28th St at The Fort) registration on June 12, Saturday, from 4pm to 7pm; and on race day between 3am to 4:30am. The same registration fees apply. Participants may also bring their PET bottles already.

Click HERE for more details.

For further race details, please visit www.bottleschoolproject.org. Inquiries may be directed to thebottleschoolrun@gmail.com or to Liza Fumar, Co-lead, The Bottle School Run, through 0927 284 54 36. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Edward Kho, Race Director, through 0915-9990187.

34th National MILO® Marathon Manila Elimination race registration will open tomorrow, June 4 at the following registration centers:

1) Toby’s SM North The Block (3rd F)
2) Toby’s Greenhills (GF, Connecticut Carpark Bldg.)
3) Toby’s Parksquare 1 (GF)
4) RUNNR (Bldg B3) – reg starts June 14