Last Tuesday, I was among the runner-bloggers who were invited to the Dinner Launch of the QC International Marathon at the Kabisera Restaurant at Bonifacio High Street. Present during the event are representatives from the Runners Executive Club of the Philippines (race manager), Finishline (race director) and a number of blogging runners.
clockwise from left: marga, me, bards, dingdong, eric, jay, junc, mike (of runnex) and johnny
takbo.ph peeps headed by first lady Que together with Runnex Peeps - Chairman Art Disini (standing), Member of Secretariat Rene Villarte (seated 2nd from right) and President Rudy Fernandez (in black jacket)
After sharing a sumptuous dinner and some exchanges of stories and pleasantries, we were presented with the background and details of the scheduled event. Let me now share to you some details we were able to gather and see why a lot are eagerly anticipating joining this first ever international marathon to be held in Quezon City.
Runnex Chairman Mr. Art Disini started the launch with a backgrounder on the QCIM
THE EVENT
First Quezon City International Marathon (QCIM)
October 18, 2009
QC Memorial Circle
with 5km/10km/21km/42km race distances
THE CHALLENGE
Showcase Quezon City as a premier Philippine metropolis via a world-class, top-calibre marathon.
THE OBJECTIVE
To reinforce and showcase Quezon City as an Asian City of the Future; as an emerging global center for business and investment; and as a City with sustainability and diversity.
THE VISION
To make the Quezon City International Marathon one of the Asia’s major marathons.
Why Quezon City?
Quezon City is a 360° metropolis, a holistic city with the following key features:
-Prime business, commercial and entertainment districts
-Historical landmarks
-World-class educational institutions
-Globally-competitive health and wellness facilities
-The hub for government services and offices
-Home to major TV networks
-Sustainable economic development
Mr. Dave De Leon of Runnex explains about the concept of volunteer pacers for the 42km race
What Makes QCIM Special?
1. Offers many firsts
-The first international marathon in QC.
-The first marathon in the Philippines that combines cityscapes with nature.
-The first in a continuing tradition.
2. Is surely a unique experience
-Will pass through historical man made structures and breathtaking nature scenes.
-10,000 runners are expected to join.
3. Great Prizes and surprises – Regionally competitive cash prize.
THE ROUTE
The Marathon will pass by the city’s landmark sites:
Quezon Memorial
University of the Philippines
La Mesa Ecopark
UP Technopark
Parks and Wildlife
SM North EDSA
View Route Maps: 5km/10km/21km/42km
Vince Mendoza of Finishline as he discusses about the race route maps
What can be expected along the way?
21 to 38 water/aid and food stations (1 station every 2 km)
Distance markers
Festive, fiesta-like atmosphere
Location/landmark trivia
Inspirational messages
Other Activities
Sponsor tents and food stalls will be setup in the area for a festive atmosphere.
The 5,10K run will be offered to sponsors.
Race participants will be treated to freebies and special privileges before and/or after the race.
As a celebration of Quezon City’s 70th Year, prizes will also be given to the following:
The first 70 finishers.
All 70 year old runners
All who finish their runs at 70 minutes (1hr, 10 minutes)
70 raffle prizes
Registration Details
Registration Date:
Regular Registration – September 11 to October 4
Late registration – October 5 to 11
Registration Fees:
Regular:
5km and 10km – P300
21km – P500
42km – P650
Late:
5km and 10km – P450
21km – P650
42km – P800
*Race kit includes singlet, race chip and champion chip instruction flyer to be given during registration (except for the singlets of the 21km and 42km registrants which will be given on Carbo-Loading Party day, details of which will be announced soon).
race kits are already available upon registration
singlets for 5km (black) and 10km (blue) are also already available upon registration
Registration Venues:
Regular Registration
- Timex SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Southmall and SM Mall of Asia, Greenbelt 3, Makati, Ayala Center Cebu and Mactan Marina Mall Cebu
- Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City
- Second Wind, Teacher’s Village, Diliman, Quezon City
Online Registration – QCIM@finishline.ph or www.runnex.org/qcim2009
Late Registration will only be accepted at the Quezon City Hall from 8am to 5pm.
Download Registration Form HERE.
The QCIM has been organized by the local government of Quezon City to help reinforce the city’s reputation as among the fast-emerging premier cities in Asia. The marathon is being managed by the Executive Runners Club Philippines Inc. (Runnex), which has more than 26 years experience in long distance running and organizing road races.
To help prospective participants prepare for the QCIM races, Runnex is holding a free running clinic at the UP Academic Oval at the school’s Diliman Campus, every Sunday starting at 5:30 a.m., with assembly in front of the UP Abelardo Hall. Race registrants will also be entertained during the clinic’s sessions.
Contact Details:
- Call Finishline at 703-1736 look for Merlyn Teves (Mon-Sat from 8am to 6pm)
- Send an email to QCIM@finishline.ph
- Visit www.runnex.org/qcim2009
More Launch Pics:
Group Pic! Thanks to the Organizers for our souvenir QCIM Shirt 
JunC (half of The Solemates) and Jay (Prometheus Cometh and Run Radio Jock)
Christel Mendoza of Finishline handles the race registration 
marga, rene and bards! hey notice that the race kits are available already. kudos finishline!
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