Monday, February 18, 2013

Merrell Adventure Run 2013


RACE INFORMATION

Date: April 27, 2013 (Saturday)

Venue: Mt. Sinai, Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo, Rizal

Race Distances: 5km (Men's & Women's), 10km (Men's & Women's), 21km (Men's & Women's)


RACE KITS DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
Race kits and singlets can be claimed starting April 1, 2013 to April 21, 2013 ONLY in respective registration areas. Singlet sizes will be subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.


ASSEMBLY TIME FOR ALL CATEGORIES: 5:45AM

Distance: Gunstart:

21km 6:00am

10km 6:10am

5km 6:20am

*cut-off time of 5 hours for the whole race will be implemented




RACE KIT INCLUSIONS
•Timing Chip, Race Bib No., Singlet, safety pins
•Rules and regulations
•Directions to venue
•Shuttle option (optional for participants, with extra charge)


REGISTRATION DETAILS
Submit filled-out registration form with your fee from February 15, 2013 to April 7, 2013 at the MERRELL CONCEPT SHOPS listed below.

MARKET MARKET
G/F Space 23-24 Phase 8, Gaisano Market Market
Taguig City
Tel. no. (02) 836-1560

TRINOMA
Space 2128 M2, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 915-0197

SM NORTH EDSA-The Annex
Level 3, The Annex, EDSA, North Avenue
Quezon City
Tel. no. (02) 352-2737

FESTIVAL MALL
2/F Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Tel. no. (02) 659-3284

MARQUEE MALL
Nepo Ave. Angeles City, Pampanga
Tel. no (045) 304-0654

SM PAMPANGA
Ground Floor, Olongapo-Gapan Road
San Fernando, Pampanga

HARBOR POINT
2nd Floor, Rizal Highway
Olongapo City
Tel. no.(02) 542-2235

DASMARIÑAS
Upper Ground Floor, Expansion Wing, Governor's Drive
Dasmariñas City, Cavite


*Singlet sizes will be subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

WATER AND FIRST AID STATIONS
Hydration stations will be provided at the finish line and along the race route.

This is an eco-friendly event; each participant is required to bring his/her own hydration pack/bottle. Organizers will only provide refilling stations along the race course; there will be no cups to avoid littering.

Medical aid will be available at certain points along the way and at the finish line.



INCLEMENT WEATHER

1. In the event of heavy rain, lightning, haze, fog and other inclement weather or adverse weather condition, the event may be delayed or cancelled.

2. Should bad weather persist beyond 7:00AM or the condition deemed unsuitable, the event will be cancelled.

3. If rain occurs after the race has started, you may continue unless otherwise advised by the designated race official or marshall.



*All Top 3 finishers for each race category for both Male and Female categories each get the cash prize along with a gift bag from our sponsors

FINISHERS MEDAL All 21km finishers will receive a finisher’s medal. Medals will also be given to the first50 finishers for 5km and 10km categories respectively.

CERTIFICATES will be sent through email within two weeks after the race date to those who finish the course in their specific categories.

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
Trail running shoes, hydration pack/bottle belt, cap, running gaiters and energy bar or gel, head lamp especially for the 21K runners.


RULES & REGULATIONS
General Rules

1. All participants below 18 years old must have their registration forms signed by either a parent or a guardian.

2. Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable.

3. Multiple category registration for one person is prohibited for safety purposes and as this may affect or disrupt race results.

4. Participants who choose not to take part in the event after having registered can decide to withdraw. However, please note that there will not be any registration fee refund. Race slots are also strictly non-transferable.

5. Race bib numbers and electronic timing chips must be worn at all times during the race. Official time will be based on the disposable timing chip provided in the race kit. No chip, no time. Without the timing chip, participants are not entitled to win any of the top prizes.

6. Organizers maintain the right to remove any participants from the race. Injuries and medical emergencies are the utmost priority.

7. No late runners will be allowed to run 15 minutes after the gun start of their respective races.

8. All runners are required to have the proper loop band when they cross the finish line; no loop band means disqualification from the race.

9. A cut off time of 5 hours for the whole race will be implemented. Runners on the course after the cut off time will be pulled out by the Race Marshalls.

10. Time penalties and disqualification may be imposed by the race organizers on runners who do not follow race rules.

11. All protests related to the results must be made in writing and submitted to the Race Director within 30 minutes after the official announcement of winners.

12. The organizers reserve the right to make changes at its discretion without prior notice. The organizers’ decision is final.


PROXY REGISTRATION
In the event that a participant will not be able to personally register and sign the liability waiver form at the designated registration areas; their representatives must bring the following: (1) downloaded form with signature of participant, (2) authorization letter, and (3) valid ID of the participant and representative.

SHUTTLE SERVICE
Place & Time
Market!Market!, BGC 3:00 am
TriNoma, North Edsa 3:30 am
Php300 round trip, first come-first served basis (payment to be settled only at Merrell Concept Shops)



Wednesday, February 13, 2013

BDO Race for Life



BDO Unibank, in coordination with the BDO Foundation, will hold its 5th annual fund raising run dubbed as "Race for Life". It will be held on April 7, 2013 (Sunday), from 3:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Route of Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Proceeds will help fund the housing projects of BDO Foundation, Inc. for typhoon victims

Online registration is from 18 February to 8 March 2013

For Race details, visit: https://www.bdo.com.ph/raceforlife
For queries, please call BDO Foundation at 840-7000 locals 6046, 2520 and 7056.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

First VITA PLUS POWERun 2013



The First Vita Plus Powerun 2013 will be held on February 24, 2013 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The run is open to all individuals, with categories of 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM distances. A special 500 meter dash is prepared for kids 6-10 years old.

BENEFICIARIES

Share and Care Foundation
Child House Foundation
UP/PGH Children Cancer Ward
RACE CATEGORIES
500m Kid’s Dash – Kids 6 – 10 years old
3KM
5KM
10KM

REGISTRATION SITES
Chris Sports Outlets
Festival Mall
Glorietta
SM MOA
SM Megamall
SM North EDSA
Fitness and Athletics in BGC
First Vita Plus Head Office
2F
Suntree Bldg.
Meralco Avenue
Ortigas



GUN START TIME



REGISTRATION FEES


Registration will be from November 18, 2012 to February 20, 2013. Register early and avail the discounted race fees with the Early Bird Rate.

RIP THE ROAD – VENDETTA Leg 2, February 17, 2013





RIP THE ROAD – VENDETTA
Leg 2, February 17, 2013
10km
Makati Central Biness District

Go to http://www.riptheroad.com for more details



REGISTRATION FEE: P650 per race

Plus a one-time purchase of a reausable timing tag for P150:
Timing tag can be used for all other races during the season
Replacement timing tags will cost P250



REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
1. Become a Ripper:

a. Log on to Rip the Road website
b. Go to REGISTER NOW!
c. Input the required data
d. Accept the terms & conditions and SUBMIT
e. You will be issued a Ripper’s ID Number and Ripper’s ID card

- Your Ripper ID contains your personal information (no need to input data everytime you join a race)
– You will use your Ripper’s ID card each time you register for a race
– You will need your Ripper’s ID number to access your account, check race results, photos, change your profile

2. Register for the Race:

a. Go to a Registration Center

- Planet Sports Glorietta Mall
– Planet Sports Trinoma
– Planet Sports Alabang Town Center

b. Present your Ripper’s ID Card
c. Sign the waiver
d. Pay the registration fee
e. Get your race kit

- Deadline for registration is February 10 or until 1,000 slots get filled up.



RACE MECHANICS:
Rip the Road is an annual series of five competitive 10K races with a championship race at the end of each season.

In each leg, the top 3 over-all male and female winners will be awarded, as well as the champion and runner-up in five age groups:
30 years old & below
31-35 years old & below
36-40 years old
41-45 years old
46 years old & above

- Only the top 1,000 runners will qualify for the championship race (free entry)
– Runners must finish at least 2 legs to qualify for the championship race. Qualifying time is the average of a runner’s 2 fastest finish times.
– Winners and the top 250 finishers of the championship race will be invited to the Night of Champions awards dinner (free entry)



RACE DATES:
Rip the Road 1: Unleashed November 25, 2012
Rip the Road 2: Vendetta February 17, 2013
Rip the Road 3 March 17, 2013
Rip the Road 4 April 14, 2013
Rip the Road Championship May 12, 2013

OTHER EVENTS:
Pre-Championship Race Packet Pick-up & Pasta Party: May 10, 2013 (venue to be announced)
Night of Champions Awards Dinner: May 24, 2013 (venue to be announced)

ASSEMBLY, START/FINISH & ACTIVITY AREA:
Glorietta 3 Park, Ayala Center, Makati



RACE ROUTE:
Makati Central Business District (see map)
The same race route will be used for each race




RACE TIMES:
Assembly Time: 5:00 AM
Starting Time: 5:45 AM
Cut-Off Time:
Runners must reach Ayala Avenue from Buendia Avenue by 7:15 AM
Runners who fail to meeet the cut-off time will not be allowed to continue the race (DNF)
Sweeper vehicles will transport DNF runners to the activity area
Hydration wil be available at the cut-off area

PRIZES:
All Race Finishers: Limited special-edition finisher’s technical shirt
Leg Winners: Over-all males and females
1st place – Trophy, P5,000 cash & other perks
2nd place – Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
3rd place – Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks

Age-group males and females
Champion – Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks
Runner-up – Trophy, P500 & other perks
Special prizes will be given to runners who finish 3 or more races

Championship: Over-all males and females
1st place- Trophy, P50,000 cash & other perks
2nd place – Trophy, P30,000 cash & other perks
3rd place – Trophy, P20,000 cash & other perks

Age group males and females
1st place Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
2nd place Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks
3rd place Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks
Top male and female Filipinos will be sent compete in an international 10k race (race to be announced)