MANILA, Philippines - The first run and rock concert for a cause -– the Rock and Run! – will be held June 19 at the Bonifacio Global City with the country’s top bands providing the music during the race slated to begin at 5 p.m.
Among the bands tapped for the event are The Dawn, Kjwan, Taken By Cars, Brigada, Techyromantics and Coffee Break Island
Organized by the Junior Chamber International-Manila for the benefit of the children’s music NGO Republikha, Inc. and presented by Canon, the race is expected to be participated in by more than 4,000 runners vying in three divisions – 3K, 5K, and 10K.
Proceeds of the race will be for the benefit of the Republikha Inc, an NGO dedicated to producing educational children’s music, and the community development projects of JCI Manila. Veteran race organizer Rudy Biscocho will be the overall race director.
The Rock and Run tilt is presented by Canon and powered by the following sponsors: Brooks, Red Bull, Crocs, Pocari, Golds Gym, RUNNR, Toby’s Sports, Bonifacio Global City, Polar, 2XU, JB Music, BB Tape, Hanabishi, Flying V, with special Media Partners MYX, MAGIC 89.9, Jam 88.3 and 103.5 Max FM, The Bull Runner and The Philippine STAR.
Winners in each category will get cash prizes. There will also be a special “Best Rock Costume” category, with the winner getting P20,000 worth of prizes.
Registration is ongoing at RUNNR Bonifacio High Street and selected Toby’s Sports outlets (Megamall, The Block, Trinoma, Alabang Town Center, Glorietta 4 & Mall of Asia). Fees are P450 (3k), P500 (5k) and P550 (10k), which includes race bib, route map, and dri-fit Rock and Run singlet. Limited slots available! First 1000 registrants get discount coupons from Toby’s, RUNNR and Crocs. So get your shoes ready and prepare for this landmark running event that is guaranteed to ROCK!
For more details, log on to www.rockandrun.com.ph or call (632) 496-5726.