RUN UNITED 1 2012 UPDATES – Shuttle Service Details, Route Changes, Gun Start Changes

As race day nears, here are the important updates related to the upcoming Run United 1 2012. 

5KM UPDATE (GUN START TIME):

The gun start for the 5km race category was adjusted from 5:45am to 5:30am.

21KM UPDATES:

UPDATED GUN START TIME:

The gun start for the 21km race category was adjusted from 5am to 430am.  We are allowing maximum grace period of 30 minutes.  By 5:01am, we will no longer allow runners to start.  This is due to the limited time that we are allowed to have the race route closed to traffic.  We hope you understand that this is for everyone’s safety and security.

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE:

We are providing free shuttle services for all 21k runners from MOA to BGC starting at 230am. This service will be available at 15 minute intervals until the last trip scheduled at 330am. After 3:30am, the next shuttle service to BGC will only be available starting 630am, at 15 minute intervals, with last trip scheduled at 930am. No shuttle services will be provided after 930am.

Designated pick-up point: OCEAN DRIVE (in between ECOM Bldg and Blk12) at Mall of Asia complex
Drop off point: In front of Riovana store in Fort – BGC

Runners are are recommended to plan their transportation in advance given these developments.

BAGGAGE COUNTER:

21km runners may leave their bags at any of the 2 Baggage Buses  parked along  9th Avenue  near the  Gun Start area in Fort BGC from 2:30am until 5am only.   After the race, you may claim your items from the same bus at OCEAN DRIVE (in between ECOM Bldg and Blk 12) at SM Mall of Asia.  Participants are strongly advised not to leave any valuables in their bags. The race organizer and any of its sponsors will not be held liable for any loss or damage to your personal items.

 SPECIAL RUN UNITED 21K RUNNERS HOTLINE:

For inquiries, you may call the Run United 1 21k Runner’s HOTLINE: 0915-9678717 from 8AM to 8PM.
*DISCLAIMER:  The special Run United 1 21k Runner’s HOTLINE is valid until MARCH 4, 2012 ONLY.

21KM RACE CATEGORY KEY POINTS:

• Starting line at BGC across RIOVANA
• Baggage buses: 230am to 5am
• Assembly time 330am
• Starting gun 430am
• Cutoff of start 500am
• Finish line at MOA
• Shuttle services*:

MOA to BGC**: 230am to 330am in time for the 430am starting gun
MOA to BGC**: 600am to 930am
*all shuttle services are exclusive to 21K participants
**in 15 minute intervals

UPDATED ROUTE MAPS: