Category Archives: Race Announcements

THE DAY THE WORLD RUNS

Date: October 24, 2009
Distance: 10k
Time: anytime
Place: anywhere in the world

Nike provides an avenue for runners around the world to converge and run in one day through the Nike+ Human Race 10K. By synching their runs onto www.nikeplus.com.ph, runners at any place in the world can compare statistics with other runners by syncing their respective Sportbands any time on the 24th of October.

Nike has chosen key cities around the world where official Nike+ Human Race events will be held. Unfortunately, the Philippines was not chosen as an official race city. (Now, now, I know how we Pinoys can get all patriotic and can raise hell over not being picked. But, don’t sweat the small stuff. Our time will come.)

CHOOSE TO RUN IN SUBIC WITH OTHER NIKE+ RUNNERS

Since we are not an official race city, Nike Philippines offers runners the opportunity to run their 10k with others. Nike partnered with Subic International Marathon to provide Human Race participants a venue to run together.

The virtual Nike+ Human Race 2009 will be part of the Subic International Marathon on October 24, 2009, 4 PM. It will be a sundown run, so people can actually drive to Subic in the morning in time for the afternoon race and get home after the race as well. Participants of the 10K leg, regardless if they have a Sportband or a Nike+ kit, will get a limited edition Finisher’s Bracelet to certify their accomplishment of running with the world. The only thing Nike required is that you register in the Nike+ website. There will be laptops set-up at the finish line for those who haven’t registered yet so they can register on the spot.

NOTE:
– Partnering with SIM does not make the Philippines an official race city.
– The Nike+ Human Race as part of the Subic International Marathon isn’t free and you still have to register for this. For the details of the registration, just visit www.subicinternationalmarathon.com/sim09/

CHOOSE YOUR TEAM!

To make the Nike+ Human Race more exciting, Nike has chosen 5 Nike Ambassadors to lead their own teams. They are:
– Team Banana Running, Bards Bathan (Banana Running)
– Team Steady Lang, Lino Cayetano
– Team Tatanka, Tata Garcia
– Reema’s Road Racers, Reema Chanco
– Team Weekend Warriors, Jinno Rufino

No brainer. I’m signing up with friend and fellow addicted runner, Bards of Team Banana Running. You should too!  Click here and join Team Banana Running NOW!

RUNNR is going to break the tape with its 2nd store in Cebu this November! Target opening date is Nov. 13, 2009

Good news to Cebuano runners out there: Runnr is looking for people to join their team. The number one criteria: You have to be a passionate runner. If you are interested, you can email hrd@runnr.com.ph. By the way, running and trying out the gear is definitely part of the job!

UPDATE: RUNNR will be located in 2/F Ayala Center, Cebu.

All systems go for Adidas KOTR on October 25, 2009. Here’s more info in case you haven’t signed up yet…

Registration is on-going
Registration for the 2009 adidas King of the Road (KOTR) on October 25 is ongoing in 14 venues in Metro Manila. The event covers three running distances, 5k, 10k and 21k and the fee is P500. It will be held at the Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City.
 
Free Running Clinics with Coach Ani De Leon
every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. from October 6 – 22 at the ULTRA Running Oval.  

To register, send an e-mail to adidas_kingoftheroad_2k9@yahoo.com expressing your interest to avail of the free running clinics.  Include your contact details to receive regular updates.
 
Mi adidas discounts
For those who’ve registered for Adidas KOTR, present your registration receipt at the counter to avail 50% off mi adidas. You can now customize your shoes according to your style using the high-tech software available at the adidas flagship store in Greenbelt 3.  Limited coupons available.
 
Running Expo on October 17-18, 2009
When: October 17 to 18, 2009
Where: SM Megamall Megatrade Hall
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Carbo-loading, exhibits, seminars, distribution of singlets, race bibs, presentations and a lot more surprises await all KOTR runners.
 
Join Adidas KOTR Facebook and egroup
Get the latest from adidas about the King of the Road.

Facebook: search for adidas Running Philippines
Yahoo e-group: add http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/adidas_kingoftheroad_2k9/

Here’s the race map for THE RESCUE RUN tomorrow.

Remember: 100% of proceeds go to the victims of Ondoy, so the more runners, the merrier are those who were affected by the storm.

If you haven’t registered yet, you can still sign up at Second Wind, Alterra, or ROX. There’s also onsite registration tomorrow. I’ll probably be the one to collect the donations from you.

Looking forward to see you all there!

For more info, visit The Rescue Run website.

Bad news to Cupid and his abs (Coach Rio), young school girls Marga and Vimz, and Lance Armstrong and his golden Christmas ball: Organizers of the much anticipated event, Shake, Rattle & Run, announced the cancellation of their fun-filled Halloween costume race.  That’s too bad since running friends and I were thinking of our costumes as early as last month.  At least, we’ll have more time to plan for 2010!

Here’s the official announcement:

Elite Multi-Sport Resources (EMR) would like to announce that the 2009 edition of Shake Rattle and Run – the Halloween Costume Fun Run has
been canceled for this year.

Originally scheduled on October 30, 2009 (Friday) at 6PM, this unique and fun event will return in 2010.

Circumstances brought about by Typhoon Ondoy have made it difficult to properly promote and produce this annual event to the standards
expected.

Please watch out for further announcements on the 2010 Shake Rattle and Run event. It’ll be a shocker!

Elite Multi-Sport Resources thanks all its friends, supporters and partners for their unwavering encouragement.