A Run for Pasig River 2012

Another event for helping the environment!

A Run for Pasig River is annually held in different locations in the Philippines since 2008 (As far as I can recall). An annual event that encourages others to take action on the problems of the said river.

We commonly know that fun runs are used to produce funds and increase awareness about something. Besides those funds doesn’t just go to someone else’s pockets but to the needy. In this case, our beloved Pasig River.

So who is "Pasig River"?

Pasig River is a 27-kilometer body of water in the Philippines. The River, having 47 tributaries, traverses Metro Manila, capital of the Philippines, and connects Laguna Bay to Manila Bay, passing through eight cities (Manila, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, Pasay, Taguig Kalookan, San Juan) and one municipality (Pateros).

According to history…

Through the years, the River fell victim to the urbanization of Manila. In 1990, the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) declared in a study that the Pasig River was biologically dead. The main reasons for the River's deterioration were cited to be industrial pollution, solid and liquid waste dumping, and urban migration.

                                               (Before)                                          (After)

Read more about the image at: http://runforthepasigriver.com/esteros.html

Another interesting part this year is that they also introduced a Ride and Roll category for bikers and skaters.

Interested? See other information below...

Run for Pasig River 2012

September 30, 2012
Commonwealth
5K/15K/15K (Ride and Roll)

5K (Morning Madness)

QC Circle -› Tandang Sora Flyover -> QC Circle
Assembly Time: 4:30am
Starting Time: 6:00am

5K Registration Fee:
PHP 300 – Regular
PHP 150* – Student

*Just present your valid ID and a photocopy of the ID when purchasing your kit

Race Kit Includes: 
1. Race Bib
2. Race Information (FAQ, Rules and Regulations, Route)
3. BayaNiJuan lanyard

15K (Commonwealth Challenge)
QC Circle -> Commonwealth Elementary School -> QC Circle
Assembly Time: 3AM
Starting Time: 4:10AM

15K Registration Fee:
PHP 1,200 – Regular
PHP 800* – Student

*Just present your valid ID and a photocopy of the ID when purchasing your kit

Race Kit Includes:
1. Race bib with Timing Chip
2. Race Information (FAQ, Rules and Regulations, Route)
3. Technical Shirt
4. BayaNiJuan Shoe Bag
5. BayaNiJuan Lanyard

15K (Ride and Roll)
QC Circle -> Commonwealth Elementary School -> QC Circle
Assembly Time: 3AM
Starting Time: 4AM

15K Registration Fee:
PHP 750

*Just present your valid ID and a photocopy of the ID when purchasing your kit

Race Kit Includes:
1. Race bib
2. Race Information (FAQ, Rules and Regulations, Route)
3. BayaNiJuan Shoe Bag
4. BayaNiJuan Lanyard
5. Helmet Sticker
6. Technical Shirt

Registration Venue:
- SM North EDSA -Run for Pasig River Booth, 2nd Floor Cinema Lobby – Now Open
- SM Megamall – Run for Pasig River Booth, Bldg A. – Open July 25
- SM Mall of Asia – Run for Pasig River Booth, Main Mall – Open July 27
- R.O.X. – TBD

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