Team 7-Eleven Philippines Ready for the Ho Chi Minh City Intl Marathon in Vietnam

PRESS RELEASE

After two years of being relegated to a virtual race format due to the pandemic, the 7-Eleven Run Series had its much-awaited big comeback via the in-person/physical race format last September 25, 2022, at the Filinvest City in Alabang and in Cebu Business Park and SM City Davao for the Cebu and Davao legs, respectively.

This 2022 race series was very much anticipated by both recreational and competitive runners because apart from providing a very challenging but well-organized run, 7-Eleven Philippines, the run series' prime mover, and with the support of their various sponsors has always prepared awesome post-run treats for everybody.

Out of the total 35,000 participants for all three legs, the top overall Filipino male and female runners from the 42k, 32km, and 21km categories will be given a chance to compete in an international race event. This year, the race will be the 5th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Seeing action this December 11, 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City are the following qualifiers: 

Out of the 16 qualifiers, six are having their international race debut courtesy of 7-Eleven Philippines. Those who qualified for the first time are Florencio Lapiz ( 42km, 3rd overall male), Arlan Arbois and Jerome Casinillo (32km, 1st and 2nd overall, respectively) Rosalyn Tadias and Stephanie Cadosale (32km, 2nd and 3rd overall female, respectively), and Roy Laudit (21km, 3rd overall male).

Since its inception last 2013, The Run 7-Eleven Series became a channel for Filipino elite runners to show their skills and talent as runners and prove that they have what it takes to compete with runners from all over the world through an international race. The delegation will travel and compete, all expenses paid for, with pocket money, and their needs are taken care of. Apart from this, runners who successfully finish in any of the top three overall spots in their respective category will not only bring home the race prizes but also receive a bonus cash prize from 7-Eleven Philippines.

This is the first time that Philippine Seven Corporation will be sending a Team 7-Eleven Philippines delegation to an international race again after taking a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” 7-Eleven Philippines will continue with its grass-roots program to nurture and support our Filipino runners who aspire to get the chance to represent the country in an international race,” shared 7-Eleven General Merchandise Division Head and Managing Director for Digital, Mr. Jose C. Ang Jr.

The delegation, composed of the 16 Filipino elite runners together with executives from Philippine Seven Corporation, is scheduled to leave for Vietnam on Friday, December 9, 2022. This gives the runners enough time to get settled and prepare for the race on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Run Ortigas 2022: Second Race during pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic forced many people to delay participation in fitness, sports and other physical activities. The closure of fitness facilities, gyms and recreational venues plus the Covid-19 restrictions and locked down on common spaces, kept people from being sporty and active. During those times, I missed the feeling of running a race or joining a funrun.

Luckily, last November 20, I was able to join Run Ortigas 2022. Thanks Ms Vimz for the complimentary racekit! This happened to be my second official run during pandemic (are we still in?) after 711 Run 2022, and perfect timing for my Runrio Trilogy Run Asia - Leg 1 happening on December 4. 

Congratulations to "Ortigas and Co. Ltd Partnership" and Runrio for staging this race. Around 1,300+ runners joined the event. Very fun and organized one!

Here are some of my race observations:

• Route - unusual venue for the race/run, but who I am I to complain since it is walking distance from home? 😄 Unlimited uphill specially along J. Vargas part. I hope more races to be staged in Ortigas considering the proximity to my residence
• Logistics - lots of race marshals and security along the route, race route directions and kilometer markers are visible. 
• Hydration - no cups these time since most of the runners brought their gatorade hydration bottle, an option would be a bottle of mineral provided on hydration stations.
• Finisher's medal - for a 10km run, not a bad one!
• Activity Village - Zumba!!! looks like runner
• Pets on the Run - cutie doggos 😍

My strategy for this race was just to finish it since I slipped in the toilet a day before the run. I still manage to clocked at 1:14.

Sharing my photos below. Nice to reconnect to familiar faces again on the event.

Reunited bloggers 💓

Before the race 😀

Started late for the 10km category

Pandemic gains! lol 😂

thanks sir Dennis for the shot!

with Banjoe and Koi!

with Ms Vimz!

Finisher's medal

Hope to see you on the next race! 

7-Eleven Run 2022 happening on September 24-25, 2022

Hi Runners!

Good news! Yes, it's true. 7-Eleven Run Series is back to the road (no longer virtual).  Register now for 7-Eleven Run 2022 at www.run711.com.

Read on for more details below. Hope to see you in person on the race day!

PRESS RELEASE

After two years of running virtually, the 7-Eleven Run Series is finally back on the road.

The leading convenience store is bringing back the fun and thrill of running together with its 10th installment and 5th simultaneous event in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. To celebrate the grand comeback of the two-day physical event from September 24 to 25, 7-Eleven is preparing exciting cash prizes, major freebies from sponsor brands, and a chance to run in an international competition.

There are nine (9) distance categories to choose from: 3KM, 5KM, 5KM Buddy, 10KM, 10KM Buddy, 16KM, 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM, with medals and cash prizes ranging from P2,000 to P25,000. The top three (3) overall male and female Filipino winners from the 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM will get a chance to run and represent the country in an international marathon competition.

Participants can do a quick grocery run with the amount of freebies they can grab from over 30 sampling booths courtesy of 7-Eleven’s brand partners. On the two-day simultaneous event, specifically in Filinvest, Alabang for the Manila leg, Cebu Business Park, Ayala Center for the Cebu leg, and SM City Davao Ecoland, Davao City for the Davao leg, partner brands will offer their favorite snacks, drinks, daily essentials, and more for FREE.

Participants can register to join for FREE by collecting 15 e-stamps through the CLiQQ App to redeem one (1) registration code for their chosen category. 30 e-stamps are required to redeem a registration code for each buddy run category.

A P100 minimum purchase of participating items is needed to get one (1) e-stamp. This also entitles the customer to one (1) e-raffle entry per e-stamp, for a chance to be one of the 3,000 winners of products from the run’s major sponsors. This includes freebies from Cornetto, Pocari Sweat, Kopiko Lucky Day, Nature’s Spring, Gatorade, Summit, Del Monte Fit N Right, Le Minerale, Cali, C2, Coca-Cola, Absolute, Nova, Pepsi, Re Fresh, Cobra, Mountain Dew, Wilkins, Nutri Boost, and Selecta.

Participants can also opt to register by paying the corresponding fee per run category starting at P500 each. Once paid or the required number of e-stamps are collected, the participant can claim their Race Kit at their chosen 7-Eleven store.

Registration period is until September 13 only. It doesn’t matter if one is a newbie, a pro runner, or just joining for fun alone, with a friend, or a group, everyone’s welcome to join and run as one community.

 Run to the nearest 7-Eleven store or register online at www.run711.com to join!

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