Bus companies take part in Run to Save Pasig River on October 10, 2010

Different bus companies headed by the bus operators Integrated Metro Bus Operators Association (IMBOA) showed their support for the Pasig River cause by agreeing to give free bus service on October 10, 2010 to the registered runners of the 10.10.10 Run for Pasig River, organized by ABS-CBN Foundation’s Kapit Bisig Para Sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP).

ABS-CBN Foundation managing director Gina Lopez signed a memorandum of agreement with bus companies under IMBOA (Philippine Corinthian Liner, Mannrose Liner, Mayamy Transport, Cher/JKJ Express, Mersan Transport, RBM Grand Rally Trans, Everlasting/Guardian Angels and Jasper Jean) for this endeavor last Tuesday (October 5).

The free bus service will shuttle runners wearing their race bibs from MRT Taft station to the three kilometer starting line in SM Mall of Asia and MRT Taft station to the five kilometer starting line in CCP Complex. After the race, the bus operators have also agreed to shuttle back the runners from the SM Mall of Asia finish line back to the MRT Taft station or to CCP Complex.

Aside from shuttling runners, the bus companies have also agreed to provide free transport to the runners of KBPIP-supported communities like Estero de Paco and Baseco who will also be running for the Pasig River. Some buses will also be used as ambulance on the race day.

The bus companies will be using more than 80 buses for this endeavor between the time windows of 4:00 am to 9:00 am on the race day.

The free shuttle from bus companies will be a big help to the participants of the 10.10.10 Run for Pasig River who are projected by the organizers to be more than 120,000 runners. If reached, the run will break the current world record for the largest footrace for a cause.

Last November 2009, KBPIP also organized a marathon which had a turnout of 23,000 participants. With a record-120,000 runners expected to run this year, KBPIP hopes to create even wider awareness on the cause and raise more funds for its seven-year campaign to clean the Pasig River.

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Join the 2nd Quezon City International Marathon on December 7!

The most anticipated running event is happening in Quezon City on December 5 this year. Now on its second year, the Quezon City International Marathon is organized by the Executive Runners Club of the Philippines (RUNNEX) and is supported by the city’s local government headed by Mayor Herbert Bautista and Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte.

Touted to be the biggest and most exciting international marathon this year, recreational, professional and beginner runners will outrace each other as they pound the road to the 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and 42 km finish line. As with last year, thousands of runners are expected to register from October 4 to November 7 for the different race categories. Registration sites will be at R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street, Chris Sports outlets, Secondwind in Ortigas, the Quezon City Hall and the RUNNEX office at the Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman.

Registration fees are P650 for the 42 km, P500 for the 21 km and P350 for the 5 km and 10 km distance. Race kits will be released on November 27 and 28 at the Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines, Diliman. A finisher’s medal will be awarded to participants who will cross the 42km and 21km finish line.

Considered an important landmark in the city, the iconic Quezon Memorial Circle will serve as the start and finish lines for the race. Depending on the category, the race route will traverse the famous landmarks that make Quezon City a place with many attractions. Known as the widest road in the area, runners will run along Commonwealth Avenue and pass through a portion of La Mesa Dam Eco Park, a venue providing for healthful outdoor recreation and a true forest experience. It is a living classroom and laboratory for environmental education and aims to be a center for biodiversity conservation. The road back will bring the runners inside the University of the Philippines, a favorite running spot because of the tree-lined roads that offer shade to hot and weary runners. Here, the Oblation may be viewed, another of the city’s famous icons.

Inspired by the huge turnout of last year’s Quezon City International Marathon, RUNNEX teamed up with Neville Manaois to ensure a safe and unique running experience for all participants. Doing away with the usual come-on gimmicks of other races, QCIM will instead focus on the safety and needs of the runners by making sure water stations abound and marshals are deployed to ensure that the action on the road is constantly monitored. With the meticulous and careful planning put into this event, local and foreign runners may look forward to a safe and fun filled run from their first step to the finish.

For more details, please contact the Runnex secretariat at (02)435-5291, or visit the site www.runnex.org or QCIM2’s official Facebook Page www.facebook.com/qcim2

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Join the Blue Water Day Spa Run on October 17

Blue Water Day Spa will be having a Fun Run on October 17, 2010 at the SM Mall of Asia Sea Side at 5am. The fun run will be graced by Blue Water Day Spa endorsers like Sam Milby, Karylle, Fabio Ide, Daniel Matsunaga, Boom Labrusca, and Mikaela Lagdameo-Martinez who will be joining the race and Coach Rio dela Cruz will be joining the fun run too.

The fun run is divided into 3 categories with corresponding registration fee; 3K – P500, 5K – P600, 10K – P700, registration fee includes a Race Kits that includes: Blue Water Day Spa Fun Run Singlet, towel, race bibs, race map, and drawstring bags with lots of freebies. Runner aficionados can register on Blue Water Day Spa outlets or they can visit participating stores like; Time (SM Mall of Asia and Greenbelt), Rox (Bonifacio High Street), Columbia (Greenbelt 5) and Rest Toe Run (Gateway Mall).

Aside from the fun run, Blue Water Day Spa will be having a “Jazz Up Your Singlet” contest where they will be awarding runners who can design their singlets and wear it in during the run. Winners will be awarded Blue Water Day Spa goodies.

For the complete details of the Blue Water Day Spa on October 17, they can visit http://bluewaterdaysparun.com or email secretariat@bluewaterdaysparun.com.

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