RACE TO REDUCE CHALLENGE 2011

 

The Aboitiz Group and the Province of Cebu had joined forces to organize Race 2 Reduce Challenge 2011 on August 14, 2011 at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC).

            This year’s edition is bigger what with the inclusion of a full marathon to complement the 21K, 10K, 5K and 3K distances.

            Runners who have inquired with about the race were even more excited after learning that the race singlet is optional and the registration fee is within the budget!

           

Here’s the breakdown of fees:

           

42K - P700 with singlet and timing chip (D-tag).

                       P550 no singlet but with timing chip.

            21K – P600 with singlet and timing chip,

                        P450 no singlet but with timing chip,

            10K – P600 with singlet and timing chip.

                       P450 no singlet but with timing chip.

            5K – P550 with singlet and timing chip.

                     P350 no singlet but with timing chip.

                     P300 singlet only.

         P150 fun run (Those who doesn’t want to compete, just want to run or walk and have fun!)

            3K – P300 singlet only.

                     P150 fun run.

(NOTE: ONLY RUNNERS WITH TIMING CHIP WILL WIN THE PRIZE)

            The route of this race will be the northern part of Cebu beginning at CICC. Runners (42K and 21K) will pass through the north reclamation area going through Mandaue, Consolacion, Liloan (via Cansaga Bridge) and part of Compostela. The course is flat thus the race is ideal for setting PR’s or personal record. The official race map will be available soon.

            I won’t mention the prizes yet because I don’t want to preempt the organizers. I assure elite runners, however, that top ten finishers (42k, 21k, 10k and 5k distances) will receive cash prizes and other perks.

            With the Province of Cebu, collaborating with Aboitiz Group the race will be the best. I just don’t have the green light to divulge what the organizers have in store for those who will join the race but they told me that the reception would be better than those who participated in the recent Xterra Race that involved the Province. The organizers will spell out everything during the press conference slated in early July.

            With some eight weeks more to go, I think it’s about time to pick up those running shoes again to begin the long runs.