Friday, February 8, 2013

Skyathon 2013



Skyathon Boracay Beach Run 2013
April 13, 2013 (Saturday, 5am assembly time)
Epic Beachfront, Station 2, Boracay
5KM / 10KM / Couple's 10KM Relay

REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Manila – January 26 to March 10
Boracay – January 26 to April 12

ONLINE REGISTRATION is available via the following websites: IN-STORE REGISTRATION CENTERS:
  • GOLD'S GYM Glorietta
  • CHRIS SPORTS Glorietta 3 / Mall of Asia / Market! Market! / SM Megamall / SM City North Annex / Boracay
  • FITNESS AND ATHLETICS Bonifacio Global City

CATEGORIES & REGISTRATION FEES:
  • 5k - 500 pesos
  • 10k - 600 pesos
  • Couple's Relay (each member will run 5k at a time) - 1000 pesos
SINGLET DESIGN

RACE KIT CLAIMING:
April 12, 2013 (Friday) 2pm-6pm at Epic, Station 2, Boracay

POST-RACE PARTY:
90's Flavor: The Skyathon Victory Party
April 13, 2013 (Saturday) 9pm onwards at Epic, Station 2, Boracay
Drink the night away as you get jiggy with your favorite 90's tunes!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

VENDETTA - Rip the Road 2nd Leg


RIP THE ROAD – VENDETTA
Leg 2, February 17, 2013
10km
Makati Central Business District
Go to http://www.riptheroad.com for more details

REGISTRATION FEE:
P650 per race
Plus a one-time purchase of a reusable timing tag for P150:
Timing tag can be used for all other races during the season
Replacement timing tags will cost P250

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
1. Become a Ripper:
a. Log on to Rip the Road website
b. Go to REGISTER NOW!
c. Input the required data
d. Accept the terms & conditions and SUBMIT
e. You will be issued a Ripper’s ID Number and Ripper’s ID card
- Your Ripper ID contains your personal information (no need to input data every time you join a race)
– You will use your Ripper’s ID card each time you register for a race
– You will need your Ripper’s ID number to access your account, check race results, photos, change your profile

2. Register for the Race:
a. Go to a Registration Center
- Planet Sports Glorietta Mall
– Planet Sports Trinoma
– Planet Sports Alabang Town Center
b. Present your Ripper’s ID Card
c. Sign the waiver
d. Pay the registration fee
e. Get your race kit
- Deadline for registration is February 10 or until 1,000 slots get filled up.

RACE MECHANICS:
Rip the Road is an annual series of five competitive 10K races with a championship race at the end of each season.
In each leg, the top 3 over-all male and female winners will be awarded, as well as the champion and runner-up in five age groups:
•    30 years old & below
•    31-35 years old & below
•    36-40 years old
•    41-45 years old
•    46 years old & above
- Only the top 1,000 runners will qualify for the championship race (free entry)
– Runners must finish at least 2 legs to qualify for the championship race. Qualifying time is the average of a runner’s 2 fastest finish times.
– Winners and the top 250 finishers of the championship race will be invited to the Night of Champions awards dinner (free entry)

RACE DATES:
•    Rip the Road 1: Unleashed November 25, 2012
•    Rip the Road 2: Vendetta February 17, 2013
•    Rip the Road 3 March 17, 2013
•    Rip the Road 4 April 14, 2013
•    Rip the Road Championship May 12, 2013

OTHER EVENTS:
•    Pre-Championship Race Packet Pick-up & Pasta Party: May 10, 2013 (venue to be announced)
•    Night of Champions Awards Dinner: May 24, 2013 (venue to be announced)
ASSEMBLY, START/FINISH & ACTIVITY AREA:
Glorietta 3 Park, Ayala Center, Makati

RACE ROUTE:
Makati Central Business District (see map)
The same race route will be used for each race

RACE TIMES:
•    Assembly Time: 5:00 AM
•    Starting Time: 5:45 AM
•    Cut-Off Time:
o    Runners must reach Ayala Avenue from Buendia Avenue by 7:15 AM
o    Runners who fail to meet the cut-off time will not be allowed to continue the race (DNF)
o    Sweeper vehicles will transport DNF runners to the activity area
o    Hydration will be available at the cut-off area

PRIZES:
•    All Race Finishers: Limited special-edition finisher’s technical shirt
•    Leg Winners: Over-all males and females
o    1st place – Trophy, P5,000 cash & other perks
o    2nd place – Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
o    3rd place – Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks
•    Age-group males and females
o    Champion – Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks
o    Runner-up – Trophy, P500 & other perks
•    Special prizes will be given to runners who finish 3 or more races
•    Championship: Over-all males and females
o    1st place- Trophy, P50,000 cash & other perks
o    2nd place – Trophy, P30,000 cash & other perks
o    3rd place – Trophy, P20,000 cash & other perks
•    Age group males and females
o    1st place Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
o    2nd place Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks
o    3rd place Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks
•    Top male and female Filipinos will be sent compete in an international 10k race (race to be announced)

Friday, February 1, 2013

Ton Concepcion shares Safety Buddy System for CSM 2013



Hi Fellow Runners,

Sharing the safety buddy system of Ton Concepcion. There are close to 14,000 runners and CSM Race Organizers wants to ensure that everyone will be able to cross the finish line safe and sound.
Ton Concepcion


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February 1, 2013


Dear Runners,

            Introducing - "Safety Buddy". Your safety is our number 1 concern. 

For 2013, we will be implementing the biggest and most comprehensive emergency quick response plan yet. But with even close to 1,000 race officials this Sunday, we cannot watch out for every one of the14,000 runners who will be running over different portions of the 32km long Skyway.

That is why we call on you to volunteer as a "Safety Buddy".

A "Safety Buddy" is a runner who helps out a fellow runner in times of need. We all know that runners never run alone during a race and therefore the runner beside would be the best person to provide immediate assistance. You can become a "Safety Buddy" by following these guidelines in case you or a fellow runner needs medical assistance:


1. Contact the nearest visible race official and seek assistance. (They can be identified by the race official t-shirt and race ID's)

2. If there is no visible race official nearby then call the Skyway Emergency numbers: (Applicable to those running with cellphones.) 

Please save these numbers on your cellphones. (We encourage you to bring your celphones)

            Hotline:          02-776-7777
            Globe:            0917-539-8762
            Smart:             0999-886-0893
                       
            Please provide the following information:

a.    Your location - Go to the nearest LAMP POST on the center island and read the LAMP POST NUMBER that is marked in yellow. 
This will inform medical officials where you are. Lamp post on the Skyway are spaced an average of 130 feet apart.

            b. Give the Race Bib number of the runner that needs assistance

            c. Give your name and phone number.

           
We also would want to remind our runners of the following IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS.

1. Be sure you are sufficiently trained and are in tip-top shape for the race distance that you are joining.

2. Fill up the ICE at the back of your race bib (ICE = In case of emergency)

3. Have a nutrition and hydration plan and be sure to stick to it.

4. Race within your limits and if you need medical assistance please approach any race official. Pace yourself!

5. Bring a back up hydration belt and extra gel just in case. Remember to never try anything new of race day!


Quick over view of Medical and hydration plan.

1. There are 25 hydration stations spaced an average of 2km apart. Summit water will be served at all stations. 100 plus shall be served only in all hydration stations on the Northbound lane (13 stations of 100 Plus).

2. For 42k runners, there will be 3 Banana stations located approximately at the 22km, 29.4km, 36.4km mark 

3. There will be portalets at every hydration station.

4. Lifeline, the premier provider of Emergency Quick Response service will be our medical partner. They will have 13 ambulances with 25 medical tents spaced 2km apart on average with 200 medical personal spread 250 meters apart in between the tents.


            Remember, even if there are safety buddies, race officials and medical personnel to assist, SAFETY FIRST BEGINS WITH YOU!  Run safe and have fun!


Sincerely yours,

Ton Concepcion - Founder and Chief Event Officer