Bonifacio Global City (BGC) fuels anew the passion for running with its “Run BGC 2011: A Level Higher” on November 27, 2011. Taking it a notch higher is the integration of Flag Football in the race.
Known as the home of passionate minds, BGC is also recognized as
the ‘Run Capital’ of the country. It is the most preferred venue of
running enthusiasts and those who
embrace an active lifestyle.
Run BGC
2011 in celebration of Bonifacio Day marks its 3rd year. Run BGC
embodies the power of a passion fulfilled. BGC believes that runners’
key capacities such as the willpower to push even farther, the ability
to apply effort even during fatigue, and the acceptance of pain — have
radiating power that subtly influences attitudes in life. The passions
within us can take us to places, allow us to achieve beyond
expectations, bring new experiences and lead us to living happier and healthier lives. That’s the power of passion that Bonifacio Global City
believes in.
In this year’s BGC’s very
own marathon, participants can choose from five race categories, namely:
3km, 3km with flag football, 5km, 5km with flag football, and 10km.
Runners of 3km and 5km with Flag
Football
Making this year’s Run BGC a
level higher is the category of Flag Football. Apart from the straight
run race, this category starts with a run, then moves to an individual
play of catching a football while defending flags and shifts back to a
run to the finish line.
Basically, the
runner gets into the football zone within the 3km and 5km stretch to
catch the ball and defend his flags. Once inside the football zone, the
runner gets fitted with a flagbelt and is cued up in designated lane. A
quarterback then gives the runner the go signal to sprint to the 5-yard
marker.
The runner should then
quickly turn back to catch the ball from the quarterback and should do
so while defending the flags fastened to him/her from the defenders. The runner should have both the ball and
flags before sprinting to the end zone. Upon reaching the football’s
end zone, he then sprints back to the starting area with his flags and
football to finish the course where marshals await runners for sendoff
to continue his race to the finish.
Prizes at Stake and Extra Fun
All runners who have completely registered and finished the race in
any distance categories are entitled to join the raffle. Grand prize at
stake is a trip for two to Australia on a 4 days and 3 nights tour package
any time within 2012.
The winner can also join any of the Australian-based marathon or fun run: The Sydney City to Surf 2012; Gold Coast Airport Marathon and Half Marathon; or
The Great Ocean Road International Marathon. Prize is convertible to cash but non-transferable.
Cash prizes and medals also await the first three placers of each race category.
Like in previous Run BGC events, sponsors will be setting up booths
for their own activities such as product sampling, sale, and fun games.
Powered by today’s most-sought running mentor and race director
Coach Rio, Run BGC is also made possible with the support of RunRio,
Runnr, Sportsmedia, BLFC, Planet Sports, The Athlete’s Foot, Toby’s
Sports, Powerade, Viva Mineral Water, Soleus, and Hero Channel.
Run Safe at BGC
BGC’s passion springs from the welfare of the people it lends its service to such that Run BGC participants are assured of their safety during the event. Security and race escorts will be present. Drinking water and medical aid will be provided along the race routes. Comfort cubicles will also be in placed. Further assisting the participants to secure their things, a baggage deposit service will also be made available from 4:30 am to 9:00 am near the stage.
Register Now and See You at Run BGC
Registration is ongoing until November 20 at Toby’s/Runnr (Level 1 Shangri-La Plaza; Bldg. B3 Bonifacio High Street; G/F SM Mall of Asia), Planet Sports (2/F Trinoma Mall; 2/F Glorietta3), and at The Athlete’s Foot (3/F Robinson’s Galleria; 2/F Alabang Town Center).
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