An Adventure Avalanche

When I was probably on your situation right now, a  runner scanning and searching for the next worthwhile running event, I stumbled upon an orange-themed poster with a young male runner on a Great Wall of China background. Not only that, but a roll-on and an aerosol deodorant stood over the very familiar and famous RUNRIO logo. I assumed it was just another gimmick to catch the attention of us runners on the search of a new race to participate in.

Like come on, we have too many races to choose from and we have too little money on our pockets right? Naturally, we only try to squeeze the best of the best on our racing calendar. Don't we? So what stands out on the Rexona Adventure run? Does it really offer a whole new adventure for us runners?

Unique Race Route 

The half marathon category offers the SM MOA grounds and much of Roxas Boulevard (Rizal Park in Manila to Airport Road in Baclaran). It is a unique race route that will also be used for the half of the 35th Milo full marathon route. Running the Rexona half marathon gives us an opportunity to scout and be familiar with the new Milo marathon route (Milo Manila Eliminations is just a full week after the Rexona Run). And for an aspiring Milo marathon qualifier, this is a great opportunity worthy to be grabbed.

Rexona 2011 Half Marathon Route

35th Milo Marathon Route

Unique Orange Singlet

I wonder when was the last time I had an orange singlet for a race. Ok, I give up. I haven't had one. The unusual and good-looking orange singlet courtesy of New Balance compliments my orange Mizuno racing shoes. I am getting that singlet folks.

Chance to Win a Great Wall Adventure 

I wonder how it feels like to run on the Great Wall of China. A historic site, a man-made architecture still visible on the moon, high-altitude with a great view of the Chinese lands, mountains and forestry. That would be an awesome thrill of a lifetime. And by running and finishing the Rexona Adventure Run, we get a chance to set our running foot on the Great Wall.

Passport to an Array of Fun Activities

While we wait for the lucky and blessed winners of the Great Wall Adventure, we can have our own little fun and adventure on the Metro with the Rexona Hub set up on the MOA complex. Non-runners and runners alike can participate on 5 different activities from July 23-24, 2011:

o Zip Line
o Reverse Bungee
o Zorb Maze
o Wall Climbing
o Free Fall

All-Expense-Paid Barkada Adventure

Buy or bring any proof of purchase of a Rexona Men Adventure stick, spray or roll on and you get a raffle coupon for an all-expense-pad adventure package with 3 of your friends to Banaue, Bohol or Cagayan de Oro. Complete at least 3 of the 5 activities listed above and double up your raffle coupons. The more coupons, the more chances of winning.

Be Amazed by the Rice Terraces

Try a Root Climbing Adventure in Bohol

How about Whitewater Rafting in Cagayan de Oro?

Photo Contest

P10,000 is also up for grabs for the 1st prize winner of the Rexona Run and/or Rexona Hub 2011. Just take your cam and shoot a Rexona moment that captures the spirit of fun and adventure of the Rexona event. P7,000 goes to 2nd prize winner and P5,000 for the 3rd prize. Three consolation prize winners will also be given with P3,000. Gift packs await all the winners of this photo contest.***

Writing Contest

Another set of P10,000, P7,000, P5,000 and three consolations prizes of P3,000 is to be given away for the writing contest. Written entries should convey the spirit of fun and adventure at this Rexona event 2011.***

Suppose I don't win the race (and I usually don't), I still have a chance to win a Great Wall adventure. I go home with a finisher's medal, a finisher's shirt and my orange singlet complimenting my orange running shoes. I also get to have some fun on the Rexona Hub and do all five different activities and have a chance to win a local destination all-expense-paid adventure tour with my 3 friends. And to fatten my extra thin wallet, I could take some photos during the race and the fun-filled activities to win P10,000.

And lest I forgot, I am writing this piece of article to have a chance of winning the writing contest. Hahaha. So what are you waiting for, go get some of this Rexona Adventure avalanche! Hurry! Now na!!

*** For more details, call the Rexona Adventure Run race hotline at 703-1736 / visit www.runrio.com / visit the Rexona Philippines Facebook page.

Rexona Run Details Press Kit

Rexona Run  is the 4th Runrio Series Manila 2011 will be held on July 24, 2011 at Mall of Asia. Boasting of 4 race categories 3k, 5K, 10K, and 21K.

REGISTRATION VENUES

Online registration period is from June 8, 2011 to July 3, 2011 only. Delivery of race kits will start on June 17, 2011. Regular In-store registration period is from June 4, to July 3, 2011 only at the following venues:

• RUNNR – G/F Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn – 8pm,Tel # 4031787)
• 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)
• STOKED Gateway
• STOKED Greenhills
• STOKED Rockwell

Late registration period is from July 4, to July 10, 2011 at the following venues:

• RUNNR, Bonifacio Global City
• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia
• The Athletes Foot, Robinsons Galleria.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Registration may end earlier than announced deadline therefore; race kits may run out before July 10, 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.
• Medals and Finisher’s shirt will be given to all 21km finishers only.
• 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).

Globe	0915-7827126
Globe	0927-3990043
Landline	02-703 1736

REGISTRATION FEES

Race Category	Registration Fee	Race Features
3k	Php500	Race Kit, (Singlet, Timing Chip, Bib Number, 20% Off Coupon from Planet Sports & Athlete’s Foot Stores & 10% Off Coupon from Toby’s / Runnr Store), Race Analysis, Finishers Kit, Certificate, Free photo
5K	Php600	Race Kit, (Singlet, Timing Chip, Bib Number, 20% Off Coupon from Planet Sports & Athlete’s Foot Stores & 10% Off Coupon from Toby’s / Runnr Store), Race Analysis, Finishers Kit, Certificate, Free photo
10K	Php600	Race Kit, (Singlet, D-tag, Timing Chip, Bib Number, 20% Off Coupon from Planet Sports & Athlete’s Foot Stores & 10% Off Coupon from Toby’s / Runnr Store), Race Analysis, Finishers Kit, Certificate, Free photo
21K	Php750	Race Kit, (Singlet, Timing Chip, Bib Number, 20% Off Coupon from Planet Sports & Athlete’s Foot Stores & 10% Off Coupon from Toby’s / Runnr Store), Race Analysis, Finishers Kit, Finisher’s Shirt, Finisher’s Medal, Certificate, Free photo