SOFITEL MANILA HALF MARATHON

  

Event: Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 

Date: August 17, 2014
Time: 4:00 AM


Race owner: Runrio Inc.
TITLE SPONSOR: Sofitel Philippine Plaza
BENEFICIARY: Children of Virlanie FoundationVenue: SM Mall Of Asia

Start time: 4:00am
Race distance: 5km, 10km and 21km
Target registration: 6,000 runners

REGISTRATION PERIOD:

Online Registration
Start of registration: June 27, 2014 

End of registration: August 1, 2014 

In-Store Registration
Start of registration: July 14, 2014
End of registration: August 4, 2014

Registration sites:

• Move, 30th Street, BGC 
• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia 
• Toby’s The Block

REGISTRATION FEES

GUNSTART:

SINGLET:

FINISHER SHIRT: (for 21Krunners) 

MEDAL:

PRIZES for Winners:

RACE RESULTS AND HOTLINES:
Race results will be available after two (2) days at www.runrio.com

Reminders

• Registration may end earlier than announced deadline. Kindly check online at www.runrio.com
• A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID 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.

Hotlines:

• Globe – 0927 347 7700
• Smart - 0929 717 8164
• Landline - (632) 703-1736
• Other concerns and Feedback: feedback@runrio.com 

SPECIAL ROOM RATES PROMO FOR REGISTERED RUNNERS:

Sofitel Philippine Plaza is happy to announce that they are giving all runners at the Manila Half Marathon 2014 on August 17, 2004 a chance to avail a special room rate package for those who will be checking in on August 16, 2014 (Saturday).

SUPERIOR ROOM
Room only : PHP 5,500 Net
Room with breakfast for two at Spiral : PHP 6,500 Net

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Advance booking coursed through Sofitel Room Reservation (551 55 55) is required. No walk-in reservation is allowed.
• Reservation must be guaranteed through credit card or cash deposit.
• Upon check-in, registration receipt must be presented at the Front Desk.
• Twenty four hour cancellation policy will apply prior to date of check-in.
• Breakfast is from 630am until 1030am only.

Who is Rio de la Cruz? 

The Man behind the Afro. Those who have had the pleasure of knowing Coach Rio De La Cruz personally, or have heard even just bits and pieces of his rags-to-riches life story, will agree that the high-speed roadrunner, running coach extraordinaire, and running events maestro has come a very long way – literally and figuratively. From his humble beginnings as a native of Bato,Camarines Sur, he is the youngest of 14 children – 7 of which are his full-blooded siblings while the rest are half-siblings. At nine-months old, his biological mother left them and it was his biological father who raised their whole brood while they lived with his grandfather in Bicol. Innocence is bliss and despite the hardships that surrounded him and his family, he still found joy in childhood games where he had his first encounter with the sport that has made a great impact in his life: running.

What is Sofitel Manila Half Marathon?

The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon aims to be at par with other international marathons such as the Boston Marathon or Singapore Marathon. The greater aim of the event is to contribute to the upliftment of the lives of the street children of Manila through Virlanie Foundation, the beneficiary of the marathon.

In 2013, Sofitel Philippine Plaza has raised over Php 1. 5 million through the two runs organized, Sofitel Battle of the Sexes Leg 1 and 2 – a part of the proceeds had been used to purchase a van that was handed over to the foundation for their activities. This year, the target is to attract over 6,000 runners and better success in terms of fund raising.

PRESS RELEASE:

Sofitel Philippine Plaza to revive the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon

Manila, June 3, 2014 – Sofitel Philippine Plaza announces the revival of the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon, last staged in 2008. The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 2014 will feature 5k, 10k and 21k categories, and will be held at the Mall of Asia grounds. Cash prizes and luxury prizes from Sofitel are at stake for the top three male and female winners of category.

“The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon aims to be at par with other international marathons such as the Boston Marathon or Singapore Marathon. Aside from this, the greater aim of the event is to contribute to the upliftment of the lives of the street children of Manila through Virlanie Foundation, the beneficiary of the marathon. In the last year, we have raised over Php 1. 5 million through the two runs we have organized – a part of the proceeds had been used to purchase a van that was handed over to the foundation for their activities. This year we are targeting to have over 6,000 runners and for better success in terms of fund raising. ” says Sofitel Philippine Plaza General Manager Adam Laker.

The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon is collaboration between the Sofitel Philippine Plaza and the premier running event organizer in the country, Runrio, led by Coach Rio de la Cruz. “By organizing the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon, we hope to one day become one of the world’s most popular running event attracting both amateur and professional runners from all over the world to compete in Manila. This marathon is dedicated to the children of Virlanie Foundation with the objective of contributing to a better future for the children of Manila.” says Coach Rio de la Cruz.

The marathon takes the runners through a panoramic view of the Manila Bay while running with the cool breeze of the bay. Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 2014 follows the two highly successful running events brought about by the Sofitel-Runrio partnership in 2013: The Sofitel Runrio Battle of the Sexes Leg 1 and 2. Just like the two Battle of the Sexes events, the Manila Half Marathon shall be a green race. Runners are highly encouraged to bring their own water bottles for refilling at hydration stations, instead of using paper and plastic cups.

Online registration, selling of prepaid cards, and instore registration shall start this June 27 at Toby’s MOA, Toby’s SM North The Block and Move, 30th Street BGC. Complete race information can be found on http://www.runrio.com

Registration fees are as follows: P750 for the 5k, P850 for the 10k, and P950 for the 21k. All runners shall receive a race bib, singlet, and finishers lootbag and drinks. The 21km category shall also receive a finishers medal and finishers shirt.

This event is co-presented by Gatorade and sponsored by the following: Gold’s Gym, DOCOMO, StarXpo, DOLE,Delsan Office Systems,Canon Fashion Tailoring,10 Inch Lights and sounds, Dowi Hosiery, Delizio Fine Foods, Diversey, MJ Global, M Plus, Timex, Premier water and Nizoral. Media partners include ANC, Business World, Fox International Channels, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer and Radio High.

For more information, please call 02-703-1736 or 02-463-4814 or email feedback@runrio.com

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