Since it started with the Battle of the Sexes last 2012, the Sofitel Manila runs had quickly become a race most people would look forward to. It is not only fun and organized, but it’s a race for a cause too – one factor I feel is very important when choosing races.

Last year, Sofitel Philippine Plaza held its first half marathon. This year, Sofitel Manila continues to cultivate a lifestyle of wellness as it holds the 2015 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon. In partnership  with RunRio, the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon is a hub for runners and wellness enthusiasts uniting in an effort to support the children of the Virlanie Foundation.

“Over 4,500 runners joined us in last year’s Sofitel Manila Half Marathon. The event aims to bring us at level with similar international runs such as the Singapore Marathon. More importantly, the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon is an event with heart as the collaboration with RunRio and our featured partners are to support and uplift the lives of the street children of Manila through the Virlanie Foundation,” shares General Manager, Adam Laker.

2015 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon

When: August 16, 2015 (Sunday)

Where: SM Mall of Asia Grounds

Title Sponsor:       Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Race Organizer:   RunRio, Inc.

Race Categories: 5km, 10km, 21k

Assembly Times: 4:45am, 4:30am, 3:00am respectively

Gun Start Times: 5:45am, 5:30am, 4:00am respectively

Beneficiary: Virlanie Foundation

Virlanie cares for children in need of special protection – those who are among the poorest of the poor, the abandoned, abused, exploited, neglected, and orphaned.

Through its various programs and services, the foundation strives to build a better future for these children by “giving back their smiles.”

Some children from the Virlanie foundation graced the media with a heavenly performance during the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon media launch last June 23

2015 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon Registration Details

Registration Period:

• Online Registration: June 23 – August 2, 2015
• In-store Registration:  July 20 – August 9, 2015

*Delivery of kits for online registration will start July 23

Registration Sites:

Online registration at via http://runrio.com/sofitel-half-marathon-2015/

In-store registration from 12nn – 8:00pm at:

• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia
• Toby’s Robinson’s Galleria
• Toby’s Trinoma
• Runnr BHS
• Sofitel Philippine Plaza

*A valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID must be presented by the representative.

Registration Fees and Race Inclusions:

*12 winners for male and female will be awarded per category. Cash prizes will be given to both local and foreign participants

Race Results and Hotlines:

Race results will be available after 2 days at www.runrio.com

2015 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon Runner’s Kit

Singlet and 21k Finisher’s Shirt design:

Race Bibs:

Finisher’s Medal:

2015 Sofitel Manila Half Marathon Race Routes:

For more information visit

via www.runrio.com

https://www.facebook.com/SofitelManila?fref=ts

RunRio hotline +632-4634813 or email [email protected]

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