P50T at stake in Sonshine Radio Run

CEBU, Philippines - A total of P50,000 in cash prize is at stake for the top finishers of the 2nd DYAR Sonshine Radio Half Marathon slated on July 22 at the Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu.

However, Sonshine Radio officer-in-charge William Valencia said foreign runners such as the Kenyans are excluded from the prizes.

"We give more support to our local runners. For the foreign runners, they can still joined but they are not entitled to any cash prize," said Valencia in a press conference yesterday at Jollibee-Mango branch.

Valencia said they hope to attract 3,000 entries in the second edition of their annual charity run for the benefit of DYAR's Operation Sonshine.     

"We're aiming to gather around 3,000 participants. Hopefully we would be able to reach that target," said Valencia, who was joined by race director director Joel Baring of the Sports and Fitness Enthusiasts (SAFE), Barbie Romeo of Andy's Hotel, William Lim of Pocari Sweat, Delip Doolani of Capriole and Gleny Abad of Jollibee-Mango in launching the event.

Aside from the 21K half marathon, the other categories to be contested are the 3K, 6K and 12K.

Registration fee is pegged at P300 for the 3K and 6K, P350 for the 12K and P600 for the 21K. All the 21K finishers will receive a specially-designed medals.

Entry forms are available at Runner in Ayala Active Zone, Toby's Sports at SM City-Cebu, Wow Travel and More outlets and at the Cebu City Sports Center. (FREEMAN)