AKTV Run - A Sweet Launch!

PRESS RELEASE: 

AKTV Run to kick-off new TV5 sports block on June 5

TV5 invites all active and sports-minded Filipinos to participate in the much-awaited AKTV Run this June 5 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City. The Kapatid network will introduce AKTV, the new primetime sports block that will become the home of sports and active lifestyle programs on IBC channel 13.

AKTV Run will give loyal Kapatid followers a preview of what to expect from AKTV, which caters to Filipinos sports enthusiasts, health buffs as well as people who enjoy an active lifestyle.

AKTV Run features a race in four categories: 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K. TV5 has partnered with RunRio, the country’s leading race organizer, in mounting the event. The early morning race program will be hosted by Manu Sandejas and Chiqui Roa, hosts of the TV5 Saturday sports profile show Astig.

Participants and their families can enjoy a fun fair after the race at the Mall of Asia grounds. There will be sports tents where people can watch and participate in demonstrations and instructional coaching for billiards, boxing, basketball and mixed-martial arts. There will be photo booths of various TV5 shows like Bagets, Iskul Bukol and Bangis. Kids can enjoy booths from Cartoon Network, Disney and Batibot. Food and Beverage booths will also be made available to everyone.

Interested participants can register online at www.interaksyon.com/aktv. Regular in-store registration will run from May 5-22 at the following sports and running stores: Runnr (Bonifacio High Street, Taguig), ROX (Bonifacio High Street), Toby’s (SM Mall of Asia), Planet Sports (Glorietta, Makati City), The Athelete’s Foot (Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa and Robinsons Galleria), and at Planet Sports (Trinoma, Quezon City).

For more details about AKTV Run, log on to the TV5 news portal www.interaksyon.com/aktv.

“Aktv Run” will be held on June 5, 2011 at Mall of Asia. This event features 4 race categories: 3km, 5km, 10km and 21km.

REGISTRATION VENUES

Online registration period is from May 2, 2011 to May 22, 2011 only. Delivery of race kits will start on May 9, 2011.

Regular In-store registration period is from May 5, 2011 to May 22, 2011 only at the following venues:

• RUNNR – G/F Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn – 8pm,Tel # 4031787)
• R.O.X. – Level 2 R.O.X. Bldg. Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn–8pm, Tel # 8564638)
• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia – G/F Entertainment Mall, Roxas Blvd., Manila(12nn–8pm, Tel # 556-0445)
• Planet Sports Glorietta – 2F Glorietta 3, Makati City (12nn – 8pm, Tel # 8177896)
• The Athletes Foot Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City
• Planet Sports Trinoma – 2nd level, Trinoma cor. North EDSA, Quezon City(12nn – 8pm, Tel# 9167451)
• The Athlete’s Foot Robinsons Galleria – 3F Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Pasig City(12nn – 8pm, Tel# 6363162)

Late Registration period is from May 23, 2011 to May 29, 2011 at the following venues only:

• R.O.X. – Level 2 R.O.X. Bldg. Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn–8pm, Tel # 8564638)
• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia – G/F Entertainment Mall, Roxas Blvd., Manila(12nn–8pm, Tel # 556-0445)
• Planet Sports Trinoma – 2nd level, Trinoma cor. North EDSA, Quezon City(12nn – 8pm, Tel# 9167451)

 

REGISTRATION FEES

 

Race Category	Registration Fee	Race Features
3K	Php500	Race kits (Bib No. & Timing Chip, Singlet), Discount coupon from Planet Sports, Tobys & RUNNR Store
5K	Php600	Race Kits (Singlet, Bib No. & timing Chip, Singlet), Finisher’s Kit, Race Analysis & Discount Coupon from Tobys, RUNNR & Planet Sports
10K	Php600	Race Kits (Singlet, Bib No. & timing Chip, Singlet), Finisher’s Kit, Race Analysis & Discount Coupon from Toby’s, RUNNR & Planet Sports
21K	Php750	Race Kits (Singlet, Bib No. & timing Chip, Singlet), Finisher’s Kit, Race Analysis, Finisher’s Medal, Finisher’s Shirt & Discount Coupon from Toby’s, RUNNR & Planet Sports

 

SINGLET DESIGN

ASSEMBLY AND GUN START TIMES

 

Race Category	Assembly Time	Gun Start	Race Maps
3K	4:00AM	5:55AM	3K map
5K	4:00AM	5:45AM	5K map
10K	4:00AM	5:35AM	10K map
21K	4:00AM	4:45AM	21K map

 

RACE MAPS

FINISHERS SHIRT: (For the 21K Finishers only)

FINISHERS MEDAL:

Finishers Medal will be given to the 21K finishers. The design is so unique. It is shaped like an old television set. I bet because of this you'll be tempted to run this distance. I almost do so too! ^_^

 

THE STARS OF AKTV:

  Manu Sandejas                 Chiqui Roa-Puno                   Carlo Biado                    Michelle Estuar

OFFICIAL WEBSITES:

 

- TV5 Official Website: http://interaksyon.com

- Runrio Official Website: http://www.runrio.com

- Runrio Official Facebook Page: Runrio, Inc.

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

 

• Registration may end earlier than announced deadline therefore, race kits may run out before May 29, 2011.
• 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 served basis.
• A disposable timing device will be used by all participants during the race.
• Finisher’s kits will be given upon finishing the race.
• For questions and inquiries please contact (call only) any of the following Runrio hotline numbers from Monday to Friday (9:00am – 6:00pm).

Landline	02-7031736
Smart	0929-7178164
Smart	0918-2576296