On the 21st of August 2016, at the CCP Open Grounds, runners both amateur and professional will once again come together for the annual Sofitel Manila Half Marathon. Now on its fourth year, the run is an annual event held for the benefit of the children of Virlanie Foundation, a private, non-profit organization looking after the well-being of street children all over the Philippines. Last year’s run was joined by over 4,300 participants, raising Php 750,000 for the foundation.
Held in partnership with RunRio, the country’s foremost running event organizer led by Coach Rio de la Cruz, the 2016 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon will feature 3 categories at 5K, 10K and 21K with start and end points at the CCP Open Field. Aside from health and wellness as the focus of the run, promoting a green lifestyle is also highlighted, encouraging runners to bring water bottles for refilling to minimize the use of disposable paper and plastic cups.
Celebrity running coach and CEO of RunRio Inc. Rio de la Cruz, Virlanie Foundation’s Masaya Choir Coordinator Najee Chua, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Director of Sales and Marketing Alice Jenkins and Resident Manager Alfredo Denage.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and RunRio invite you to participate in this worthwhile wellness program. In-store registration is on-going until August 14th at the following locations: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Runnr Store Bonifacio High Street, Runnr Trinoma, Toby’s Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and Toby’s Mall of Asia. Registration fees are at Php750 for 5K, Php850 for the 10K, and Php950 for the 21K.
All participants shall receive event race bibs, singlet and finishers’ loot bag, plus additional finisher’s shirt and medal for the 21k category runners. Cash and lifestyle prizes are also in store for some of Sofitel Manila Half Marathon’s top running enthusiasts.
“We hope to continue engaging runners to join events like the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon that not only is a hub for both amateur and professional runners but also serves a noble purpose—to make a difference in the lives of the children of Manila through the Virlanie Foundation,” shares Coach Rio de la Cruz.
This event is co-presented by Cebu Pacific GetGo Card by Unionbank, The Sofitel Manila Half Marathon is made possible by the following sponsors: Gatorade, Timex, GoPro, Althaus Philippines, illy Coffee, Nescafe Ready-to-Drink Coffee, Siyana Sweetener, Hygienix, Harvey Fresh, Great Image, Gardenia, Star Xpo Enterprises and Delsan Office Systems. Media partners include: ANC The ABS-CBN News Channel, 2nd Avenue, CT, Jack TV, Fox International Channels, BusinessWorld, Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Philippine Star.
Win FREE race kits to the 2016 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon here!
We’re giving away complimentary race kits to the 2016 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon! Just follow the mechanics on the Rafflecopter below to join and submit an entry. We will be choosing three (3) winners, all of whom will receive three (3) race kits each. Contest runs until August 10th! And don’t forget to check back on this article for the announcement of winners. Winners will also be contacted privately.
Enter the contest here:
August 11, 2016: Announcement of Winners
Congratulations to the winners of complimentary race kits for the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon on August 21st! Winners will be contacted privately.
- Mary Ann Ortega
- Carlos Aguinaldo
- JP Sium
Thank you to everyone who joined! See you there!
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