Asics ‘RNR’ run all set for Sunday blast

THE Asics Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series is taking place this Sunday, marking the first time the series is held in Asia.

Known for lining up race routes with live bands and cheer teams, the event is ready to welcome close to 5,000 regular or leisure runners and weekend racers to the rousing night race.

The centerpiece 42K event drew 1,316 entries while the 10K run will feature 1,273 participants. Runners can look forward to performances such as DJ Bling One, Moranos band and Kahilom Drumbeaters, among others, for a block-party atmosphere, bringing fun to the run unique to each Rock ‘n’ Roll Running series that is held in various countries around the world.

“We are excited to add the City of Manila to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series as the first new host city in Southeast Asia,” said Princess Galura, general manager of the organizing The Ironman Group.

The world’s largest running series, backed by ASICS as title sponsor for the Manila edition, Gatorade as official hydration partner and Alaska, Lightwater, Regent and Sante, will fire off the 21K and 42K events at 5 p.m. while the 10K and 5K races will be flagged off at 5 a.m., both at Rizal Park.

Meanwhile, a virtual presscon will be held at 3 p.m. today (Friday) via facebook live. For details, visit www.facebook.com/rocknrollmnl.

As part of the host city’s founding anniversary celebrations, the event, supported by the Philippine Star, One Sports, Cignal and Sportograf.com as media partners, will also showcase Manila’s famous sights and landmarks.

“We are very happy and excited to host the series in the streets of Manila. We are proud to be the first city in the Philippines and in Asia to stage the event, which also marks the conclusion of the city’s 450th founding anniversary on June 24,” Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said.