Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Cebu on Aug. 5, 2012

An estimated 5,000 people (local and foreign athletes and spectators) are expected to gather in Lapu-lapu City, Cebu on August 5, 2012 to join in on the fun that is Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3.

Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa has been chosen as the starting and end point of the competition.

Check out the race map below:

For more information, visit http://www.ironman703phil.com/.
Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/06/27/1700-sign-lapu-ironman-229057 

Milo Marathon National Finals or Prycegas International Marathon?

This year, two major races are going to be held one week apart from each other: the Milo Marathon National Finals in Manila on December 2, 2012 and the Prycegas International Marathon in Cagayan de Oro on December 9, 2012.

Milo Marathon has been a staple major race in the country and this year, the organizer have included a special category for locals to prevent stronger foreign runners from garnering all the major awards.  The top finisher for the Open category will receive P300,000, the second placer, P250,000 and the third placer P200,000. The Local category champion will bag P50,000.

Meanwhile, Prycegas has also offered good options for runners with attractive cash prizes that is said to amount to P1 million for top finishers in 42K (P100,000), 21K (P60,000) and 5K (P20,000) distances. The rest of the Top 10 finishers for each of the categories will also receive cash prizes.

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/06/25/milo-gets-competition-228675

Increased Fees Reason for Fewer Races in Cebu City?

Writer, John Pages, explores questions regarding the new running ordinance in Cebu that increased the permit fees from P1,800 to P7,000 for races with 10k distances and P15,000 for half-marathons. 

 "Since the new ordinance was implemented in February, fewer runs are being organized in Cebu City. Many have moved to Talisay or Lapu-Lapu or Mandaue.

While I agree with the one-race-a-day policy (though organizers can still hold simultaneous events in other cities), there are plenty of questions to ask:

Where does the P15,000 payment go? Does it help the run? Or does it help the city run these events?

This amount (for the 21K) excludes the thousands (for overtime pay) that must be paid to Citom. This amount, if I’m not mistaken, will not even go to the personnel of the Department of Public Services because, according to the new rule, the organizers themselves have to clean all the garbage. 

No doubt this ordinance has plenty of good. But, four months after its implementation, it appears to have one bad outcome: fewer Cebu City races. 

As an organizer/sponsor, why pay P15,000 when you can pay P500 for a Mandaue City-located run in Parkmall?"

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/06/25/pages-exorbitant-fees-reason-fewer-races-228677 

Race Results: Hunat Sugbo 2

Congratulations to everyone who joined Hunat Sugbu 2 last June 24, 2012. Here are the top finishers for the major races:


Women's 21k:

1. Mary Grace Delos Santos -  1:37.14
2. Christy Tutor - 1:37:41
3. Madelyn Carter - 1:43:26

Men's 21k:

1. Joshphat Kiptanui (Kenyan) -  1:12:32
2. Abraham Missos (Kenyan) -  1:14:51
3. Adonis Singson -  1:16:54

"Riez Enriquez overpowered Kenyan Francis Kakui to the finish line to win the men’s 12K open."

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/06/24/grace-gets-richer-228538 

Decline of Runs in Cebu City due to Running Ordinance

Races held in Cebu City have decreased in number due in part to the relatively new ordinance implemented which dictates a One-Race-a-Day Policy and an increase in permit fees from P1,800 to P7,000 for races with 10k distances and P15,000 for half-marathons.

From Sunstar Cebu:

Most of the runs held the previous months were outside Cebu City, including those that used to be staged here. 

"Ang uban dagan naa gawas Cebu City kay mas barato man ang permit fee," said running coach Philip Duenas. 

Last month, some municipalities in the province hosted races such as the Columbia Ecotrail Run in Carmen, Highlands Run in Argao and the Kawasan Falls Marathon in Badian. 

Even those who organized annual runs moved to Mandaue like the Run for BB, which used to be in the Chong Hua Medical Arts Building, and the DYAB Kapamilya Run, which used to be in Cebu IT Park. Both transferred to Parkmall this year. 

“Usually, the ones that can afford these rates are corporate-backed runs,” said Uytiepo.

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/06/24/running-code-downside-228413 
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/people/ekimo75/

R.O.X. Outdoor Fest - Trail Adventure Run, HABAGAT Paddling Tour, Wall Climbing and Bloggers' Talk on July 22, 2012

Date: July 22, 2012


R.O.X. Trail Adventure Run
Assembly area: Liloan, Cebu
Registration Fee: Php 650. Fee includes singlet, race bib and timing chip.
Registration Period: June 23 to July 18, 2012
Registration Site: R.O.X., ActiveZone, Ayala Center Cebu

Please bring your own hydration bottle. Usage of plastic cups is not encouraged.

HABAGAT Paddling Tour
Assembly area: Papa Kits, Liloan, Cebu
Registration Fee: Php 1,100. Fee includes kayak unit, life vest (PFD), entrance fee and instructor's fee.
Registration Period: June 23 to July 18, 2012
Registration Site: R.O.X., ActiveZone, Ayala Center Cebu

R.O.X. Wall Climbing Competition

Categories: Speed Climbing and Difficult Climb

Venue: Ayala Center Cebu

Dispatch Travel Talk
Learn from top travel bloggers and photographers as they share their discoveries and secrets. Registration is free of charge.

For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/roxphilippines
Press release: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/06/22/rox-outdoor-fest-set-july-21-228220

R.O.X. Cebu Outdoor Fest: 10K Bike-Out, Outdoor Yoga and Wall Climbing on July 21, 2012

Date: July 21, 2012

Columbia Bike Out

Registration fee: Php100

Registration period: June 16, 2012 to July 18, 2012

First 500 registrants will get a FREE Columbia singlet.

ZEM Outdoor Yoga

Register at R.O.X. now as number of participants are limited. Registration is free of charge.

R.O.X. Wall Climbing Competition

Categories: Speed Climbing and Difficult Climb

Venue: Ayala Center Cebu

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/roxphilippines

Press release: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/06/22/rox-outdoor-fest-set-july-21-228220