Filinvest City, Gearing up For An Action-Packed Summer! *

It’s that time of the year when schools close down, the sun rises extra early and sets later than ever. Yes, it’s summer once again and there is no better place to play than in Filinvest City, where action and adventure can be found in every corner!

STRIDE AND RIDE
For its growing running and biking community, Filinvest City gives more reasons to hit the streets as it implements Carless Sundays allowing these enthusiasts to freely use the city’s tree-lined avenues for their favorite fun activities and workout from 5 am to 10 am. During this time period, The City Loop covering one side of Corporate, Commerce, Parkway and Filinvest Avenues will be closed off, while the other side of these streets will accommodate two-way traffic.

For the more adventurous types, different biking communities are currently enjoying the thrill of exploring a newly-expanded rugged, open trail inside the satellite city. These trails, casually developed over time through frequent use by enthusiasts, have now been expanded to its current total distance of 9.5km with the help of different biking and event organizations like MTB Addicts, X-Events, Sabak, Bikeline, Alta Presion Events (APE), and the most recent, Executive Off-road Racing Association (EXO).

Truly a joint community effort, these trails will soon have directional signage and markers sponsored by The Primer Group, the company behind the brands of Columbia, Teva, Nathan Sports, among others. This soon will lead to The Starting Line’s free trail run clinic for newbies on Saturday, May 11.
As for those who can’t get enough of the summer outdoor fun, they can register at the XC series for a day of trail bike racing made possible by GranTrail Cycles and EXO.

And the action-packed summer will get even hotter as Filinvest City partners with a popular men’s brand in bringing Xterra Mud Run. This installation of the world’s premiere trail event series, Xterra, will be held on May 26. In this race, runners will be able to put their physical skills and stamina to the test as they face the challenge of conquering obstacles with varying difficulty.

SUN AND FUN
All these can be experienced in complete ease and safety, thanks to round-the-clock security and 24/7 accessibility.

Anyone who’s looking for a summer to remember doesn’t need to go far. At Filinvest City, the action is always sizzling hot and the fun is just yours for the taking!


*Press Release
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Filinvest City, a mere 15-minute drive from Makati, is a prime development of Filinvest, a leader in property development for over 50 years. Guided by the Gotianun family tradition of integrity, quality and service, it forges ahead with renewed dynamism. For more information on Filinvest City’s special events, call 846-0278 loc 7093 or visit www.filinvestcity.com . Like us on Facebook: FC.inspiringpossibilities.

The Filinvest City, The Garden City Trail Route: A Trial Run

Trail running is something Swthrt and I have never tried before. For one thing, most of the trail routes accessible to the public are quite far from the metro. Before, there were invitations for us to either join a trail running race or try a new trail route but because of the aforementioned reason we often declined it. So when we received an invitation for a trial run of a new trail route at Filinvest City, the first thing that came to our mind was where will it might be. Knowing Filinvest as a developer, I thought it was another development project by Filinvest outside Metro Manila but to my surprise it was not, it was at Alabang, formerly known as Filinvest Corporate City now re-branded as The Filinvest City, the major urban center, south of Metro Manila.

 

Swthrt joined the test run of the extended trail route together with other bloggers. She was quite excited and nervous at the same time because it was her first time to run trail and did not know what to expect during the run. 

Photo by Bee Yen

Photo by Lestsky Runner

I was envious of them as I took photos of the runners along the route since I was forced to be sideline and not join the run upon my doctor’s order because of my heart condition. 

Anyway, I was glad to see the joy in Swthrt’s face as she completed the run. I guess it was really fun running the trail. I hope I can try it soon!

After the run, we joined the other runners eat breakfast, sponsored by the Filinvest City Alabang Inc., at the Palms Country Club. A short presentation of the many upcoming projects and events within the city by Ms. Daphne of Filinvest City Alabang followed.

Summer Events this 2013 will include­­ Running Clinic by Starting Line on May 11, Cross Country Race Series with the Executive Off-Road Racing Association on May 18 and highlighted by the Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Series on May 26.

A Carless Sunday on specific roads was implemented last Sunday, 14 April 2013.

It was one of the many projects that would be implemented to give opportunities to the public to enjoy life at its fullest.

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)