All set for Phoenix Kadayawan Run

Everything is set for this Sunday’s Kadayawan Phoenix Run which boasts of a star-studded field of over 1,000 runners.
 Expected to answer the starting gun from the SM City Davao grounds are celebrity runners Alice Dixson, Eula Caballero, Victor Silayan, Makata Tanawan, Pat Fernandez, and April ‘Congratulations’ Gustilo who are all mainstays of the run’s television partner TV5.
Likewise, runners from Davao and from Tagum, Compostela Valley, and Manila are among the early birds who have signed up for the race.
The Kadayawan Phoenix Run will be staged for the benefit of the Talomo-Lipadas watershed, one of two watersheds that serve as the main source of water supply in Davao City. For every runner, one tree shall be planted to help protect and conserve the watershed. The run is also a tribute to Ninoy Aquino and his ideals of freedom and love of country.
 The categories are 500-meter, 3K, 5K, and 10K, with winners each for men and women. Registration has been extended to August 10 to accommodate late registrants.
 A Zumba party, a first for a run event in Davao City, will start at 4:30 am to warm up runners. Other fun events include the contest Biggest School, NGO/Corporate and LGU delegations, and Jazz-Up-Your-Race-Tee. Exciting prizes will also be raffled.
Registration is ongoing at the following Phoenix Run registration centers: Phoenix Petroleum stations in Acacia St. and Damosa, Davao City Water District office in Bajada, Skechers Shop- Ground Floor Abreeza Mall Davao, Skechers Shop- 2nd Floor Gaisano Mall of Davao, and at the Duaw Davao office in Wheels N More Compound, JP Laurel Avenue.
Entry fees are P99 for the 500-meter, P149 for 3K, P249 for 5K, and P299 for the 10K category, inclusive of race tee, race bib, snacks, and loot bag. Finishers of the 10K will each receive a dog tag.
Assembly time is 4:30 am for the 10K, 4:45 am for 5K, 5am for 3K, and 5:30 am for 500-meter. The run will start and end at SM City Davao.
Participants of the Kadayawan Phoenix ‘I Recycle’ Run can also avail of post-event promotions.
Skechers is giving 20% discount on regular priced items, valid until September 16, 2012. A Runner’s Reward Card from RunClub Davao entitles runners to a 10% discount on regular-priced footwear and apparel.
Dencio’s branches at SM City Davao, NCCC, Damosa Gateway- Lanang and Fortune Homes- Lanang will give free bottomless iced tea for every purchase of a Pares meal, valid from July 27 to August 31, 2012.
 To avail of the treats, the participant only has to present his/her race bib.
 The Kadayawan Phoenix ‘I Recycle’ Run, an accredited event of the 27th Kadayawan Festival, is presented by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines and Pioneer Insurance in partnership with the Davao City Water District, with SM City Davao as venue partner and TV5 as the official media partner.
 For more information, go to www.facebook.com/phoenixdavaorun or dial the Kadayawan Phoenix Run hotlines: 0917-719-9640, 0907-544-4650, and 0933-308-8816.
 For inquiries on the Kadayawan Phoenix Run as well as other accredited Kadayawan events, please contact Duaw Davao Festival Foundation at 286-4183 and 305-7970 or email at duawdavao@yahoo.com.
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