Registration is that easy. You just pay the registration fee of PhP500.00 and you'll get the entrance and claim stubs immediately. It is for the Running Expo held at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall B. It is where you can claim your race packet (singlet and race bib), participate in the Running 101 exercises, and indulge in the carbo-loading activity.
Sadly, the running expo is not that HIT. My officemate/running buddy had thoughts that the main purpose why the race packet is to be given on that expo is to assure great number of participants. The result, it had been a long queue in the claiming of race packets. Well, I cannot really tell how annoying it was for it was not me who stand for hours in the line, it was my officemate. But, the more depressing in that part was, he failed to claim my race packet, considering that his race packet, together with two (2) other buddies who registered at the same date and time were already claimed. Nonetheless, they promised to DELIVER the unclaimed race packets right at our doorsteps. I cannot really make myself satisfied with that promise, unless I already had my race packets. To make the early registrants' feelings worse, the late registrants (those who registered during the expo), need not queue in the line, and immediately get their race packets, with no sweat at all. They even got the chance to choose from the singlet sizes available. I could have just registered late, I so thought. Moreover, the carbo-loading activity is not that enjoyable too. It was only consists of a piece of KFC Twister and Cooler. That's it. No more, no less. And yes, you also had to wait in a long line.
Yesterday, I follow-up my race packet. Inquired from the organizer if they already delivered it to the address they asked from us. Unfortunately, they told me that the race packet will no longer be delivered for they cannot assure that we could get that before the race day. WHAT?! I exclaimed in my thoughts. Why haven't they informed us of the situation? I told the lady on the other line why did they have to promise and just break it without us being informed. She told me that if I could drop by at their place, Annapolis, Greenhills, I can claim my race packets there. Oh no, that's far. I asked her if they could deliver my race packet at Adidas Trinoma instead. She advised me to call after an hour for that matter. After redialling for n times with their busy line, I once more got connected and asked if my plea would be feasible. Then I got to talk with a 'boss' and told me to leave my details to his people. So I stayed on the line, overheard their conversation as if they were quarelling over something, and then I heard a beep. WOW! They just hung the phone when I was patiently waiting. To my dismay, I asked my angel to call them instead. Good thing, my angel had been assured that my race packet will be delivered at Adidas Trinoma that moment.
That evening, I claimed my race packet, and got the chance to enjoy the perks of joining the KOTR (Package A).
I wonder if I had not called R.A.C.E.. Most probably, I would be waiting again in line to claim my race packet on race day (while others were already doing their stretching or even started running). An unorganized organizer - with regards to my experience only (I cannot speak for others).
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