Timex Run fires off tomorrow

MANILA, Philippines - The Timex Run fires off tomorrow at the Bonifacio High Street in Global City, Taguig with a big field of 5,000, including long- and middle-distance runners, running executives, weekend runners and celebrities seeing action.

A total purse of P60,000, Timex Ironman Triathlon watches along with Timex Heart Rate Monitors and the latest Nike running shoes are up for grabs as the world’s leading watch brand joins the running bandwagon by staging the event which features the 3k, 5k, 10k and 21k races.

The event, dubbed “Time is Running: The 2009 Timex Run with coach Rio de la Cruz and Piolo Pascual,” will be fired off at 5:30 a.m.

Organized by De la Cruz and supported by Pascual, the event further boosts the popularity of running as a competitive sport, a fitness activity or just an alternative hobby for a healthy lifestyle.

Part of the proceeds will also go to charity and will benefit the kids of Masbate for the construction of the Timex-UNICEF School in Masbate. Organizers will also donate a portion to the rehabilitation program of the Marikina City government for the recent flood victims.

The event’s chief backers are Robinsons Land Corp., Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar, 100 Plus Isotonic Sports Drink, Summit Mineral Water, Nesvita and Nike.

A photo contest, which offers P10,000 in total prizes and Timex watches, will spice up the event also held to promote physical fitness among kids, youth and adults.

Timex watches and gift packs from Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar will also be given to the youngest and the oldest registered runners. The largest group/club/team/company delegation will also receive five Timex watches as prizes.

Visit www.timexwatches.com.ph to join “Guess the Bib No. and Finish Time of Piolo Pascual” online game for a chance to win a fabulous Timex watch.