Merrell adventure run 2012; Adventure it is.

Finally we’re about to run this adventure race on the 2nd of June. We’ve just learned about it last year and planned to try it, but unfortunately our schedule did not permit us.

Well, we almost missed it again since we just registered on the last day of registration at Trinoma (the last registration point that still have slots for 5K and 10K only) and luckily enough we made it. We wanted to run the 21k but 10k is very much welcome, since this will be just a week away from another run that we joining “AmCham Run for a scholar”.  Obviously we’re not on the competitive level of running, not yet.

What made us more interested about this run is the trail. The Organizer promotes it to be a rugged run as it leads you through dirt roads, flowing streams, river crossing, rock scrambling, and uphill & downhill trails. (A mountaineer's playground.)

Trail running is expected to be rough anyway. But after learning about the test run conducted by the organizer from some invited bloggers: (Kain.Laboy.Takbo and RUNNING FREE), can’t help but compare it to our last trail run (TNF100 21km)*. This seems to be tougher, rougher and more fun as the pictures shows. But the TNF100 (50km and 100km) is another thing and it’s a killer.

TNF100,  Yours truly on my ever reliable Merrell Riot shoes.

This will also be perfect venue to test my "waterpro Ottawa", let's see if it will perform its duty..

Pictures courtesy of fellow bloggers:

Kain.Laboy.Takbo and RUNNING FREE

 




Seems that Merrell is putting some new flavors in Trail running. They're true to their words; that this will be one rugged run. Adventure you want, adventure you'll get...


 Details:

Annual trail run sponsored by Merrell is back for 2012. This event boasts the challenges and the excitement of the off-road run in Manila with 5K, 10K, 21K events.

Merrell Adventure Run 2012
June 2, 2012
Timberland Heights
San Mateo, Rizal
EVENT DISTANCES
5K, 10K, 21K
REGISTRATION FEES
5K – P500
10K – P650
21K – P800
Race Kit Inclusions
• Timing Chip, Race Bib No., Singlet, safety pins
• Rules and regulations
• Directions to venue
• Shuttle option (optional for participants, with extra charge)
Race kits distribution schedule
May 17 - 31 at the Concept Shops where you registered
A text notification message will be sent to runners prior to their pick-up for actual schedule
Singlet Design

Assembly Time and Gun Start
21km - 5:45AM - 6:00AM
10km - 5:45AM - 6:10AM
5km - 5:45AM - 6:20AM
Race Route / Road Map

Finishers Shirt



Finishers Medal
Will be given after the race to the Top 50 finishers of 5km & Top 50 finishers of 10km who finish the course before the cut-off time. All runners of 21km will receive a medal upon finishing the race.
Certificates
Will be sent through email within two weeks after the race date to those who finish the course in their specific categories
Timberland Heights (How to get there)

From Quezon Memorial Circle, go northeast via Commonwealth Avenue, past Ever Commonwealth Center.  Turn right before Sandigan Bayan to Batasan Road, then turn right again to Batasan – San Mateo Road.  Crossthe bridge over Marikina River, then turn left to Gen Luna Avenue.  After passing Tropical Hut and Mercury Drug, turn right to De Los Santos Street.  When the road begins to slope, turn left to the highway going to TimberlandHeights.


• Shuttle option (optional for participants, with extra charge)