2013 Run United 1

The 2013 RunRio Trilogy/Run United Series kicks-off with the first leg, the 2013 Run United 1. Here now are the details, read on!

2013 RUN UNITED 1
March 17, 2013
500m/5km/10km/21km
SM Mall of Asia 
http://www.runrio.com

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EVENT DETAILS:
ALL race categories will have the SM Mall of Asia as its Start and Finishline venue

Online Registration*: January 21, to February 24, 2012.

Click here for the Online Registration LINK 

*For online registrants, complete race kit will be delivered within Feb 4 to Mar 3, 2013

In-Store/On-Site Registration: February 4 to March 3, 2013 (cut-off is until March 11)

RACE FEES:

GEARS:

2013 Run United 1 – exclusive race singlets and race kits are available to all participants. More than a simple running gear, these are the badges of participation in a competition of prestige.

Race Kits

Complete race kit will be available upon registration. Online registrants will receive their complete kit from February 4 to March 3, 2013.

Race Singlet

Upon in-store registration, registered participants will receive their Run United 1 race singlet. Sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

RU1 Race Bibs (D-Tag will be the timing device to be used for the race)

Ceelin 500m Dash Wrist Tag (for participants and parent/guardian):

FINISHER’S KITS:

21KM Finishers Shirt

21KM Finishers Medal

RUN UNITED 1 ASSEMBLY AND GUN START TIMES:

RACE ROUTES:  

PRIZES AND MEDALS:

Alongside the prestige that comes with one of the country’s premier races, 2013 Run United Series offers the chance to win great prizes.

Prizes

Winners’ Medals

21km Finisher’s Medal

Each of the 2013 Run United Medal Series Finisher’s medal is a unique medal by itself and at the same time is a unique part of a 3-piece united medals from the Run United Series legs. Register and finish the 21km/ 21km/21km or 21km/32km/42km of legs 1/2/3 respectively and form the medal puzzle which is the 2013 unique RunRio Trilogy/ Run United Series United Medal!

Each leg 1 – 21km, leg 2 – 21km and 32km and leg 3 – 21km and 42km finishers will get to receive a 4 inch-radius trapezoid-shaped medal.

Here is the 2013 Run United 1 21km Finisher’s Medal:

If a runner finishes all three legs in the category 21km/ 21km/ 21km or 21km/ 32km/ 42km, he/she will be able to form this 2013 unique RunRio Trilogy/ Run United Series United Medal:

REMINDERS:

• Registration may end earlier than announced deadline because race kits may run out before October 26, 2012.
• A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID & picture must be presented by the representative.
• Singlet size availability will be on a first come first serve basis.
• A timing device will be used by all participants during the race.

RACE RESULTS:
Race results will be available within three (3) days after the race at the following websites:

• http://www.unilabactivehealth.com
• http://www.runrio.com

Timing and Race Results: feedback@runrio.com

CONTACT DETAILS:
For In-Store Registration Inquiries:
Globe – 0927 347 7700
Smart – 0929 7178164
Landline – (632) 887 6194

Run United 1 2012 RUNPIX Race Analysis

Hello folks! Apart from the Official Over-all Race Results, the RunRio Trilogy Leg 1: Run United 1 2012 race which was held last Sunday, March 2 also has the RUNPIX RACE ANALYSIS – an online  facility which shows your results in a graphical analysis format. It is one which you can use as a more “worth-keeping souvenir” than the standard numeric race result. You can also view your race ranking here based on CHIP TIME.

To access your RunPix Race Result Analysis, simply click HERE or on the image above. At the RunPix home page for Run United 1, simply enter either your race bib number or your last name and then click on your respective race category. The interface is really user-friendly that it is easy to navigate.

Good luck and enjoy retracing your RunRio Trilogy Leg 1: Run United 1 race experience via this facility! 

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:

RUN UNITED 1 – RunRio Race Voucher Winners

Whew! 300+ entries! Thanks as usual to everyone who joined my blog contest.

Believe me, you gave a big smile on my face just by reading your entries. There are really varied answers – from those believing that RunRio events are the best-organized in the country – two thumbs-up even! There were those who thought that “it is more fun” (uso! hehe!) and some would like to be able to finish the trilogy this year, and then some who feels that it is the next best thing that gives happiness oh and how will I ever forget someone who would like this race to be his and his girlfriend’s first ever race – sweet!

The past days have not been easy as I have been swamped with work but I really would like to say that running has provided me with the best de-stressing outlet ever. And yes, blogging has its great share of allowing me to destress!

So enough with the blah, I would like to congratulate 10 people who will have the chance to participate in RU1 for free! They are:

21 – Goldy dela Cruz
46 – Alwyn Dayoan
60 – Dani
125 – Ronald Tabuzo
152 – Luis Cortez
207 – Peachy Tamayo
211 – Julius
212 – Gerda Summerian Cuestas
217 – Rizal-boy Ortega
289 – Janus Myrrh Baldomero

Please expect to receive an email from me so that you will know how you can claim your RunRio – Run United race voucher.

Congratulations!

10 Run United 1 (FREE) Race Vouchers Up for Grabs!

Yep! You read it right folks! I am giving-away Run United 1 Race Vouchers! This time, there will be TEN (yes, 10!) lucky winners.

So without further ado, here are the mechanics:

1. To be eligible for the contest, one only has to answer the question:
Why would you want to participate in a Run United race?
2. Post your answer as a comment to this blog post.
3. Only ONE answer will be accepted per person. Duplicate entries will be disqualified/removed.
4. Comments/posts which do not answer the posted question will be deleted and will not be entitled to a raffle entry.
5. Answers can be posted from now until Wednesday, February 22 at 11:59PM.
6. Winners will be announced by Thursday, February 23 and will also be notified via email (so please do indicate your email address in your comment).
7. RunRio complimentary race vouchers that will be received as a prize is transferable but cannot be exchanged for cash nor is it for sale.
8. RunRio complimentary race vouchers can be used to “pay” for a Run United 1 registration in a race category of your choice.
9. Registration in your chosen category is not guaranteed as it is still on a first come, first-served basis.
  
Good Luck!