INQUIRER Sports

ORGANIZERS of the Rock ‘N’ Run promised a longer and grander race in its second undertaking on Nov. 8, 5:30 a.m. at The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu.

Johnie Lim, president of the Spa and Wellness Association, said in yesterday’s Scoop Forum that from the 10K that they previously held, the race will now be at 12K in men’s and women’s open classes.

“We have also made the race venue more accessible as it will now be held within the Ayala Malls vicinity,” Lim added.

The first Rock ‘N’ Run was held at the Cebu International Convention Center at the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City.

Other categories of the run are the 5K and the 3K, also in men’s and women’s open classes.

First placers in the 12K for both classes will get P7,000 while the second and third finishers will receive P5,000 and P3,000, respectively. The fourth and fifth finishers will bag 1,000 and P700, respectively, while the sixth to the tenth placers will go home with P500 each.

The 5K and 3K winners will likewise receive cash.

Registration fee is pegged at P200 inclusive of a singlet, which must be worn during the race.

Organizers have also prepared special prizes for participants such as the best in costume, biggest contingent, youngest finisher and the oldest finisher.

True to the event’s concept, local bands will be playing before the start of the race and will continue playing while the race is ongoing.

For registration, call Carlo Suarez at the Cebu Grand Hotel at tel. no. (032) 254-6331 or Johnie Lim at Alibyo Spa at (032) 238-8654. /