Posts Tagged with: "Davao"

PRESS RELEASE:

Timex and Runrio will bring their unique racing experience to the runners in Cebu and Davao. Timex, an internationally known watchmaker, is a sponsor of some the world’s most prestigious races. It is the timekeeper of the Ironman World Championships in Kona and Germany, the New York City Marathon, and the London Marathon.

This time around, Coach Rio Dela Cruz will be joined by celebrities and Timex endorsers, Maricel and Anthony Pangilinan together with the rest of their family as the Timex Run goes to Cebu and Davao.

– Timex Run Cebu –

– Timex Run Davao –

The runners are in safe hands with Runrio and Timex. But, there are more reasons why the runners should be excited for the upcoming Timex Run. One sure reason is that they get a chance to meet and run alongside with the Pangilinan family. Maricel, Anthony, Ella, Donny, Hannah, Benj, and baby Solana are all excited to go the Cebu to have a wonderful time.

Just like the Manila race, the run in Cebu and Davao will be divided into three race categories – 5K, 10K, and 16k. These race categories are designed for beginners, fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and casual runners. This will surely be an event for everyone!

Excited already? Cebu runners can register starting on July 02 until August 17, 2012 at the Philippine Sports Commission Office Region 7, Cebu City Sports Center from 9am – 7pm,  Timex Shop Mactan Marina and at The Active Zone (near Bread Talk), Ayala Center Cebu from 11am – 8pm. Registration fees are at Php400 (5KM), Php500 (10KM) and Php600 (16KM).

Of course, no event would be complete without some prizes. Top three male and female winners for all categories will receive a Timex watch. Also, all registered participants will get 20% discount on all Timex watches worth P3, 000 and above! They can claim it before race day until September 30, 2012.

Hurry and register now, time is running! Assembly time for all categories is at 4:00AM. Gun start times are at 5:15AM (16KM), 5:30AM (10KM) and 5:45AM (5KM). Run with Team Pangilinan and Coach Rio at the TIMEX Run 2012 Cebu and Davao!

Cebu Secretariat – Audie Marte (09282439643)

For Davao Run, Registration is until August 24, 2012 at TIMEX Store Abreeza Mall and TIMEX SM City, Davao from 11am – 8pm. Registration fees are at Php400 (5KM), Php500 (10KM) and Php600 (16KM).

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…

It’s great to know that running is booming not just in Manila, but also in the provinces.

I was a witness to the active running community in Cebu and I was fortunate enough to participate in my all-time favorite race, Cebu Marathon 2010, and the Great Lapu Lapu Run.  In Cebu, I met a group of runners from Bacolod.  I was also told that running is growing in Iloilo.

In Davao, a new running specialty store, RunClub, will open tomorrow to cater to the growing community of Dabawenyo runners. Former PSC Chair (presently, PTF Chair) William “Butch” Ramirez, and Nike Philippine’s Country Commercial Director Ms. Loulette Quinio will be there to inaugurate the new store.

RunClub will have Nike, Adidas, Mizuno, Asics and New Balance footwear and apparel.  For accessories, Nike watch and eyewear, Rudy project, Fuel belts and Optic Nerve will be available.  While for nutrition products, they’ll have Gu and Power Foods.

RUNCLUB
Address: Plaza del Carmen, Loyola St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City
Store hours: 10:30 – 7pm, Monday- Saturday
Contact number: (082) 222-8786
E-mail: RunClubdvo@gmail.com

It would be great to visit Davao in August when they celebrate Kadayawan Festival.  Every single weekend of August will have a running event! (thanks to Ester for sending):

Tomorrow, I’ll talk about running in Cagayan de Oro!  Stay tuned…