Friday, September 9, 2011

Nike We Run Manila 10K

Morning races are great, but evening races seems to be very interesting don't you think? and to add to that, isn't it sweet to run a race with a buddy and party hard at the finish line after? Well, if you think so, this race is for you!

Witness the fusion of running, music and Manila's night urbanscape come to life as Nike Philippines launches We Run Manila 10K. We Run Manila 10k pays homage to runners and aims to connect Manila’s running community even further by celebrating the concept of We Run – where runners connect, motivate and inspire each other. Furthermore, We Run Manila 10K takes pride by being the first-of-its-kind run that invites Filipino runners to gather and celebrate their love for the sport, music and the country.



NIKE WE RUN MANILA 10K 
Saturday, October 15, 2011 (5:00PM)
9th Avenue (in between 32nd and 34th Streets) Bonifacio Global City

REGISTRATION
IN-STORE Registration Sites:
- Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street
- RUNNR, Bonifacio High Street
- RUNNR, Inside Toby’s Shangri-la Plaza Mall
- Selected Universities


RACE FEES AND INCLUSIONS 

Race Category
Registration Fee
Race Inclusions

 
Solo

25 yrs. old and below -Php1000

25 yrs. old and up - Php 1000

 - Race Pack with an EXCLUSIVE Nike Dri-Fit Tee with your race number printed on it and a D-TAG Timing Device, Registration Confirmation Slip/Stub.


Buddy


All ages - Php1300

- 2 Race Pack with an EXCLUSIVE Nike Dri-Fit Tee with your race number printed on it and a D-TAG Timing Device, Registration Confirmation Slip/Stub.


RACE CATEGORIES: 

Individual: 
1. Women’s Under 25 – For women aged 24 years and below on the race day
2. Men’s Under 25 – For men age 24 years and below on the race day
3. Women’s Open – Open to women of all ages
4. Men’s Open – Open to men of all ages

School Challenge: 
1. School Challenge Cat. A (Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Polytechnics + ITE)
2. School Challenge Cat. B (Universities)

Note: When registering for the race, you can choose to run for your school by selecting the appropriate category which your school is classified under and then selecting your school from the drop down list in the online registration form. The school in each category that has the most number of registered runners completing the Nike We Run Manila 10K race will win.

RACE PACK REDEMPTION:

All race participants must collect their race pack during the Nike We Run Manila 10K Race Pack Collection with the following details:
Date: October 11-13, 2011, Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10am to 10pm
Venue: Activity Area between B1 and B3 of Bonifacio High Street (infront of the RUNNR Store), Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Important: Please bring your ID and Registration confirmation slip to collect your race pack.

*For those who are unable to personally collect their Race Entry Pack, please fill out and print the letter of authorization. Your representative must show this form along with a copy of your Confirmation Slip.

THE NIKE DRI-FIT RACE TEE:
- All participants are required to wear the Nike We Run Manila 10K event tee during the event,
- Everyone is advised to refer to the sizing chart below so that the correct size will be indicated during registration.
- Requests for changes in sizes will not be entertained.
- Note that any kind of modification to the race tee will not be permitted.
- Participants without or who have modified the official race tee will not be allowed to race.

SIZING CHART

Male
T-Shirt Measurements
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Shoulder Width
40cm
42cm
44cm
46cm
48cm
Body Width
47.5cm
50cm
52.5cm
55cm
57.5cm
Body Length
65cm
67.5cm
70cm
72.5cm
75cm

Female

T-Shirt Measurements
XS
S
M
L
XL
Shoulder Width
36cm
37.5cm
39cm
40.5cm
42.5cm
Body Width
40cm
42cm
44cm
46cm
48.5cm
Waist Width
37cm
39cm
41cm
43cm
45.5cm
Body Length
54cm
56.5cm
59cm
61.5cm
64cm


RACE ROUTE: 

Runrio Inc. plotted a new route that runners will sure to enjoy and also a great refresher from the usual route that we do. The Start and Finish will be located at the 9th Avenue, in between 32dn and 34th Street in BGC, the area around Mercato Centrale. Route maps will be posted as soon as it is finalized so kindly check back again soon!

RACE CUT-OFF TIME: 

Participants will need to finish the race within two and a half hours from the flag off time. Those who will fail to meet this cut-off time will not be entitled to receive the finisher’s kit.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: 

At the end of the race, there's a party waiting for all the finishers! Performances by Chicosci and Parokya ni Edgar will sure to get you entertained for the rest of the night.

THE RUN BUDDY RUN NIKE+ CHALLENGE: 

In the spirit of WE RUN, Nike will launch the Run Buddy Run Nike+ Challenge to celebrate the motivational aspect of running with a buddy! Running has long been referred to as a personal endeavor, but despite the individual nature of the sport, running is an intensely communal pursuit too. The Run Buddy Run Nike+ Challenge takes on the idea of run clubs, training groups and community to broaden the appeal of physical running into the virtual world. Driven through Nike Running Philippines Facebook page and the Nike+ platform, the challenge will see pairs of run buddies race it out to win a VIP Race Day Experience at the We Run Manila 10K, and other Nike prizes.

Challenge mechanics: 
1. Visit Nike Running Philippines Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/NikeRunningPH and check out the WE RUN MANILA 10K tab.
2. Click on RUN BUDDY RUN and sign up with your run buddy.
3. Once you’ve joined the challenge with your run buddy, lace up your running shoes and hit the road!
4. Sync your KMs to Nike+ and follow the daily leader board updates on the Nike Running Philippines Facebook page.

OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Visit http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_events-en_PH/2011/09/05/we-run-manila-10k-rules-and-regulations for more information.

NIKE WE RUN MANILA 10K TRAINING RUNS/RUNNING CLINICS: 

Nike City 10K Manila Running Clinics were already ongoing in select Universities. The aim of this is to encourage students to participate and prepare for races. Running clinics will also be held at the Bonifacio High Street for runners.

Join us at the Nike We Run Manila 10K race to run for yourselves, for buddies, for fitness and for fun and when it’s all done, join us at the Race Village for a host of music and entertainment to celebrate being a runner.

For more information and for race updates, visit www.facebook.com/NikeRunningPH or follow us on twitter via @NikePH.

(Other infos courtesy of Kulitrunner: http://kulitrunner.wordpress.com/)

"It's your City, Run it!" -Nike Running PH

Good Vibes everyone and Sweet Running! ^_^

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