Press Release - January 17, 2012
Run United Rallies Filipinos to “Exceed
Yourself” in 2013
Longer distances and focused
approaches mark this year’s run races
Mark your calendar runners, the 2013 Run
United series is set to bring in more excitement and a lot of surprises to this
year’s running calendar. Unilab Active Health (ULAH) and RunRio Inc. promise
longer distances that are big on fun and prizes, starting off with 2013 Run
United 1on March 17 at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City.
Ever responsive to the runners’
feedback, Unilab Active Health and RunRio are now focusing on longer distances
to be in step with the requirements of progressive runners who want to better
their personal records and outdo themselves in every race.
“We noticed a trend during the
previous years’ races that the slots for longer distances get filled up faster.
There were instances when we had to open up more slots. So, by focusing on
longer distances, we will be able to accommodate more runners,” said Alex
Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health.
Coach Rio dela Cruz added: “This is in
line with our plan to be part of the growth and journey of Filipino runners. It
just goes to prove that the local running community is more mature, that is why
we also launched the Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM) last year. Filipino
runners have leveled up.”
Thus, there will be no more 3km
category in Run United, but it will retain the 500-meter dash for kids to make them
start having an active lifestyle early on. The race categories for 2013 Run United
1 include 5km, 10km and 21km; for Run United 2 (10km, 21km, and 32km); and for
Run United Philippine Marathon (10km, 21km and 42km).
If runners loved the singlets of
previous Run United races, they would definitely rave about the improved
singlets this year, which are made of new fabric designed to help improve the
performance and comfort of the runners.
Better and useful items will still be
part of the finishers’ token. And the unique united medal will still be given
away to encourage participants to complete the series. Of course, the Unilab
Active Health villages will still be jampacked with activities and freebies for
the participants and their families.
The complete Run United 2013 race
schedules are as follows: Run United 1 on March 17, Run United 2 on June 2 and
Run United Philippine Marathon on October 6. Prior to these, The Bull Runner
Dream Marathon will kick off on February 24.
For triathletes, Tri United 1 2013 on
March 10, 2013 and Tri United 2 2013 on July 7, 2013 both will be held in Playa
Laiya, Batangas. Tri United 3 2013 on October 26-27, 2013 in Subic and the
fourth and final leg of Tri United will be fired off in Ayala, Alabang on
November 24, 2013. Moreover, Unilab Active Health Duathlon will be on September
8 at SCTEX, Clark, Pampanga.
For more details please visit www.unilabactivehealth.com.
