Due to my cramming for a triathlon this weekend, I’ve sorely dropped the ball on marathon preparations. Fortunately, the last leg of the RunRio series is around the corner, and my desire to do the 32K Afroman distance will be enough to kick me back into action.
Unilab Run United 2 (RunRio 3)
The first thing you’ll notice about this race is it takes up the entire weekend — Saturday and Sunday, due to the number of distance categories being offered. On Saturday, there’s a 500-meter kids run and 3K, 10K, 21K. On Sunday, there’s another 500-meter kids run and 5K, 15K, 32K. There’s something for everybody at Run United 2, from weekend warriors who like races short and sweet to hardcore long-distance runners looking to challenge themselves.
The 32K Afroman distance will be awarding prizes to the top 6 finishers. I’m pretty sure the halimaws will show up to this major race, so I will content myself with a RunRio Trilogy finisher shirt and medal. Those running 21K will also receive a medal (probably one of the reasons why the 21K is the fastest-selling category), and all finishers from race categories except for the 500-meter will receive finisher shirts.
After I finish my grueling 32K, I’m looking forward to the Unilab ActiveHealth Village,which activity areas for children, seniors, and adults. The Active Adults area will have a change room and freshening up area for women and men (segregated, of course), a check-up station offering free health diagnostics and consultation with medical professionals, and a “level-up” station where I can consult with fitness coaches (for free! yay) about nutrition, running form, and training programs for my personal goals and level of fitness.
Registration is currently ongoing online at UnilabActiveHealth.com or RunRio.com, and in-store at New Balance Shangri-La and Glorietta, Planet Sports ATC and Trinoma, Timex MOA, and R.O.X.
Registration pricing is staggered:
- 500m – P250
- 3K – P400
- 5K, 10K – P600
- 15K – P700
- 21K – P750
- 32K – P900
According to Alex Panlilio, division VP for the Unilab Livewell Group, in Unilab’s 65 years of existence, it has been promoting good health for Filipinos through medicines to cure or prevent illness. Our increasingly sedentary lifestyle increases risk for illnesses, which can be prevented through more physical activity. Unilab ActiveHealth seeks to promote healthy living through its series of wellness events: this Saturday’s Bike United at 3pm in McKinley Hill, Tri United at White Rock Resort in Zambales on November 13, and Run United 2 on November 20-21 in Bonifacio Global City.
Why is it important to be healthy and active? Or what do you do to stay healthy and active? If you can answer either one of these two questions, head on over to my Unilab ActiveHealth Readers Promo Contest to submit your entries. The best entry will win a special gift pack from Unilab ActiveHealth!
hi kikayrunner!
this will be my next manila-based run after adidas kotr 21k… registered for 32k too π
Hi Ken, that’s great! Will you be flying back and forth from Cebu?
hi! i need help,dont know where to get my photos from my last run.i joined last sundays marathon run united(nov 20,2010) do you know where i can find my photos? ill appreciate it if you can help me look for it,i need to document all my run’s kase…..thank you God Bless and more power!
@Mike am not really sure if i got you with my lens. you can check my blog for photos http://www.ebarrun.com/run-rio-run-united-2-experience/