The activity was spearheaded by Edward Kho, the race director. The information that he revealed about the CIHM to be held on December 19, 2010 makes me really wanted to run my very first 21K... or maybe not. Here are some of the information about the race:
- The race route, covering a total of 21.0975km, will encompass a demanding combination of paved uphills and down slopes and intermittent segments of dirt trails. He mentioned that the race route would probably comprise of 40% trail and 60% road. However, the road part is not that friendly for you have to run a steep road with an angle of elevation of 600. Most of the attendees (runner bloggers) there had performed a test run and testify the dreadful hills.On the other hand, the race route is not yet revealed to provide thrill and excitement.
Killer Hill. Nuff said. - CIHM is aimed to become one of the premiere and much-awaited races in the country. He mentioned that this race will be synonymous to Boston Marathon. The CIHM will be held annually on the 2nd or 3rd weekend of December. Much likely a final major race for the year, a Christmas Party of sort for us runners.
- There will be no finish time cut-off for the race. This is to allow the runners to enjoy the scenic view of Corregidor. However, runners should pass the 10K mark on or before 1:45.
- All runners who have not crossed the halfway mark within the curfew shall be cleared out from the course by tranvias and will be awarded a 10km Achievement medal. CIHM finishers will be awarded CIHM Medallion (to be presented upon crossing the finish line) and Finisher's Certificate.
It's NOT a medal. It's a MEDALLION! - Unlike the Boston Marathon which has a qualifying time to participate in the race, CIHM has none. Nonetheless, participants must submit a proof of prior participation in a 21km or a 42km race (should be during the last three months for the former and the last six months for the latter) and/or a doctor's certification of fitness for athletic participation.
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age and should not be more than 70 years old on the day of the race.
- CIHM, as the name implies, is open to all nationalities.
- Race kit includes CIHM backpack containing the race bib with RFID timing chip, race route map, and CIHM runner's shirt. During the race, only the race backpack will be accepted for deposit.
Patterned to Marathon in Rome
This is not just a shirt, this one's dri-fit. You can use it at race day. - There will be male and female top 10 finishers, respectively. There will be no age category winners. All top 10 finishers will receive a certificate of achievement. Top 3 winners from each category will receive cash prizes and medals - 3rd place: P5,000.00 & bronze medal, 2nd place: P8,000.00 & silver medal, and 1st place: P15,000.00 & gold medal.
- On top of the medal and cash prize, the male & female champions, to be hailed as "King and/or Queen of The Rock", will be awarded with a replica of the CIHM trophy. Inscribed on the original trophy are the names of the first set of champions and names of succeeding winners in the ensuing of CIHM.
- Only 800 participants are allowed to register. For the fee of P2,500 (inclusive of the race kit), participants will also be provided with the transportation via Sun Cruises, Inc.
- Gun start of CIHM will be 8AM.
- Runner's Briefing to be held on December 4 and 11 (1-8PM) at ROX in BHS.
- Carbo-Loading Bonfire Party on Saturday evening (6-9PM) before the Sunday race.
- Solidarity and Victory Party on the night (6PM onwards) of the race day.
PERSONAL INSIGHTS
Aren't those package tempting? I would really love to take a chance on conquering "The Rock". So, I'll be running my first pikermi at RunRio Leg 3 (Unilab Run United 2). Bid me good luck and may God Bless us all! I should register immediately... before I change my mind, LOL!
Anyway, here are some of the pictures from the event:
Me, RunningAtom, and Ms. Vanessa Ordinario
with Bearwin Meily
Edward Kho
with my cousin Irish
My dinner.Ü
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