Suit up and get ready, run athletes and enthusiasts It. Is.Time.
A call to rise up “From Zero to Hero” is made Tuesday as Garmin Philippines announced the inaugural Philippine leg of the Garmin Run Asia slated Nov. 17 at Filinvest City, Alabang.
“From Zero to Hero”, is the theme that challenges road race warriors to the thrill of a run and pushes them past their comfort zones and into a more active lifestyle.
“Garmin Run Series is a journey that began in 2022 across three countries: Taiwan, Malaysia, and Thailand. And this year, we celebrate runners from nine countries across Asia, including the Philippines for the very first time this year,” Garmin brand manager Dorothy Jarantilla said during the press conference at the Last Chukker of the Manila Polo Club . “Through this event, we aim to foster a culture of health and camaraderie among Filipinos.”
Serious road race warriors and even fun runners will be able to join as Garmin Run Asia is staged in different categories: 5k, 10k, and 21k. It is expected to gather 5,000 runners from all over the country.
Ryan Tan, founder and chief executive officer of Nauts and Vectors Company Inc., the exclusive distributor of Garmin in the Philippines, said that it is time to push past the boundaries of health and fitness with the Garmin Run Asia.
“As a champion in personal growth through challenges, Garmin Philippines would like to encourage runners of different levels and from all walks of life to come together to run and celebrate our journey to better health,” he said. “From humble beginnings to triumph, together, let’s go from zero to hero. We will help you impart on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and success.”
Up for grabs in the event, aside from the top honors and personal bests, are Garmin merchandise and products from sponsors Anker, Soundcore, and Century Tuna. Finishers will also receive electronic certificates of achievement and medals.
Early bird registration fees for every category are P1,400 for 5KM, P1,600 for 10KM, P2,200 for 21KM from June 12 to November 15.
Garmin Philippines is also launching five running clinics under renowned coaches to help prepare rookie runners for the marathon. Coaches, to be announced later, will share running techniques, effective training methods, and health tips. There are also Garmin Run Club’s training programs tailored for every level of runners.
The Garmin Run Asia PH event also coincides with the 35th anniversary of Garmin.
For more details, visit Garmin Philippines’ Facebook and Instagram. To register, go to https://registration.hyvesport.com/register/garmin-run-asia-2024-philippines.