The most awaited running event in Cebu will be promoted by the most awaited running store in Cebu.
It was final. The Cebu Executive Runners Club (CERC), organizers of the Cebu City Marathon (CCM), announced that it will use ChampionChip technology to collect finish times of every 21K and 42K finisher. This chip is secured to your shoes using your shoe laces and may be used under all weather conditions. These are used frequently in big races covering a distance of 21K or more. Despite its cost, this chip will ensure a better experience for first timers since the official time will be readily available. The only drawback to this technology is when the runner fails to pass the checking mat and miss the checkpoint. Disqualified the runner is.
Registration has begun and a bigger turnout is expected. Runners from Cebu may register at Ayala Center Cebu Active Zone and Cebu City Sports Center (PSC Office) while Manila runners may register at RUNNR Shop at Bonifacio High Street. Arrangements are made for those runners who come from outside Cebu or Manila. As mentioned, ChampionChip Technology are costly thus registration fees for 21K and 42K runners have increased. All participants will receive a singlet and race packet upon registration but only the 42K finishers will receive a medal.
As expected, runners preparing for the Cebu City Marathon have been training and are eagerly waiting for the opening of the 1st specialty running shop in Cebu, RUNNR. Situated at the Ayala Center Cebu Active Zone, this store answers most of our runner dreams. I would personally recommend that every CCM participant be assessed at RUNNR for the proper shoe type in order to give the runner enough time to prepare and get acquainted with his/her new shoes. NEVER RACE IN NEW SHOES. Run at least 50-70K with your new shoes before using them in a race. Especially if you are running in NEWTON shoes.
As part of the CCM preparations, CERC have conducted running clinics to help first time marathoners get over their fears of the race. Lectures and demonstrations were conducted to enhance the knowledge of the wannabee first timer.
December 5th is a runner's holiday. No Cebuano runner should miss the opportunity of joining the last running clinic CERC is offering. This will be conducted in cooperation with RUNNR Shop Cebu and will formally launch its opening. Rumors of guest speakers from RUNNR Manila are circulating but no details have yet been announced. These next few days will be exciting as both RUNNR Cebu and CERC are expected to announce the event. As for now, we wait. Again!!!
More details on the Cebu City Marathon at www.cebumarathon.com and more details regarding RUNNR Shop at www.runnr.com.ph
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Aww too bad the 21k people don't have a medal. :) We are running this, but have been debating whether to race the full, and be at half-speed at Condura, or do the half in prep for Condura. Finally decided on the latter. We're still awaiting word on how we can register here in Manila though. Any other way, should be an awesome run and I'm personally quite excited :) Hope to meet you there!
ReplyDeletethanks for the comment Gingerbreadman...
ReplyDeleteArrangements are still being made as to the registration for Manila Runners. Toby Claudio of RUNNR agrees to make RUNNR BHS a registration center for participants of the 1st Cebu City Marathon... We will update takbo.ph regarding this matter.
We are glad that members of takbo.ph are coming and will witness the beauty of Cebu. You should also stay and observe the week long event which will end with the SINULOG festival street dance.
See you soon...
Thank you for the info. I am really considering to run the cebu Marathon.
ReplyDeleteHopefully i can get a good hotel near the area. I will register in Runnr – bonifacio.
Thank you so much
Raul Patrick Concepcion
http://runningshield.blogspot.com/
Thank you Patrick...
ReplyDeleteI do hope that you run our Cebu City Marathon along with other Manila Runners. This is in connection with the SINULOG festival so you will witness the festival during the entire week...
Finishers Medals and shirts are still being considered for the 21K... for now, Medals and shirts for the 42K finishers only. But other runners can purchase them at a lower cost...
Hotels are mostly booked for Cebu that week so you better decide Asap and book a good hotel near IT park. The entire City will be packed with tourist that week so please make reservations as early as this week.
See you...