Make Your Corregidor Race One for the Books

So you're joining (or still contemplating about joining) the yearly Race to the Rock! Here are some FAQs and details about the race, registration fee, booking process, and other useful information you need to know as a Participant (or Visitor) to the historic island of Corregidor, come December 7 and 8, 2013.

Q & A

Q: How much are the race registrations for the CM and CIHM?

For Corregidor Marathon the race registration fee is Php 6,000.00; the sub-events 5K Blitz and 3K Thrill have the same race participation fee: Php 2,500.00.

For the Corregidor International Half-Marathon, the race participation fee is Php 3,000.00; for the sub-event 10K Challenge, Php 2,700.00.

Q: Are these race registration fees too expensive for a race in the Philippines?

On face value, the stated race registrations fees maybe the highest to date locally. However, relative to the ever increasing registration fees of races in Metro Manila, the participation fees in both the CM and CIHM are actually very reasonable and in fact underscores a great value for money, and almost a steal. Sun Cruise’s regular rate per person for a daytrip to Corregidor that includes round-trip ferry, a group-guided tour of the island, and a lunch buffet is Php 2,300.00.

The CM and CIHM package, excluding the guided tour, offers all participants round-trip ferry to and from Corregidor, a full lunch buffet on race day, Runners' Briefing (Nov 30 and Dec 1), and the following for each category:

CM (42K distance) participants are entitled to:

Pre-Race Carbo Dinner buffet

RFID timing chip

Personalized CM Dri-fit Race Shirt

CM Race Backpack

Quarter-pounder CM Finisher’s Medallion

CM Rank-indicated Finisher’s Trophy

Complementary weekly strength and conditioning training session

The CM’s 5K Blitz and 3K Thrill categories entitle participants to:

Race bib w/RFID timing chip

CM Dri-fit Race Shirt

CM Race sling bag

Finisher’s Medal

Digital Finisher's Certificate

The CIHM (21K distance) participants are entitled to:

Race bib w/RFID timing chip

CIHM Dri-fit Race Shirt

CIHM Race sling bag

CIHM Finisher’s Medallion

CIHM Post-Race Victory Party

CIHM Digital Finisher's Certificate

The 10K Challenge participants are entitled to:

Race bib w/RFID timing chip

CIHM Dri-fit Race Shirt

CIHM Race sling bag

10K Achiever's Medal

CIHM Post-Race Victory Party

10K Challenge Digital Finisher's Certificate

*For race participants attending the Carbo-loading Dinner (Dec 7), Carbo Dinner ticket may be availed at P250.00 on Nov 30 & Dec 1 during the Runners’ Briefing.

As a bonus, all CM and CIHM race participants get a Php 1,000.00 SOLEUS Gift Voucher.

Q: Are the registration fees refundable or transferable?

The registration fee is non-refundable. It is also non-transferable.

Q: Is change of race category possible?

Yes. Race participants who want to change their initially registered race category to a different category should contact the organizers not later than November 22 for assistance. Beyond this date, request for such will not be accommodated.

Q: Does the registration fee cover accommodations in the island?

No. Accommodations, however, range only from Php 2,000.00 (twin sharing, Php 750.00 for add’l person) to Php 3,500.00 (Resort cabana w/ aircon) per night per room. A standard room could accommodate three persons comfortably. It may be arranged through Sun Cruises at these numbers: +632-5275555 loc 4511 and 4512, (+63)917-5459917, (+63)917-8084641, (+63)922-8475418 (Mon to Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12nn).

Q: Is there any other option for accommodation if I were to go overnight?

Yes. CM or CIHM participants may opt to camp out with their own tent. There is a P250 fee per camper to be charged by Sun Cruises on site. The camp site is at the parade grounds adjacent to the South Dock and facing the beach. Those who will camp out need not worry about their lavatory needs. Though spartan in nature, there are more than ample clean washroom and restroom cubicles that are very proximate to the tent grounds.

Q: Still concerning those going overnight, where could they avail of their meals?

Sun Cruises operates Corregidor Inn where both CM and CIHM participants may dine out in a welcoming restaurant. Alternatively, there are several kiosks in the island such as that in McCarthur’s Inn where participants may check out other meal options.

Q: Will race participants camping out be allowed to bring camping stoves?

Mini camping stove or similar devices that will produce a relatively minimal combustion may be allowed to be brought in by participants who will camp out.

Q: Are bikes allowed to be brought along?

Owing to space limitations in and weight restrictions of the ferries, CM and CIHM participants are disallowed to bring along their bicycles.

Q: Will Corregidor be open to regular tourists on the day of the race?

Yes. But only once the race has started. Expectedly, all regular tourist will arrive at the island towards the latter part of the conduct of the race. This means that CM and CIHM racers could totally enjoy a traffic-less and urban-nuisance-free race amidst a dramatic backdrop, and that is only in Corregidor. However, all Sun Cruises-operated accommodations are exclusively dedicated to CM and CIHM participants.

Q: Where can foreign nationals, residing outside the Philippines, intending to join CM or CIHM get information on Philippine visa requirements?

They may check out the tab “Philippine Visa Information for Foreign Participants” in the CIHM website www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph or other veritable websites on the net.

Q: Can registered participants have their own pacers?

Yes but only if the pacer is also a registered CM or CIHM participant. The race will strictly adhere to the “No Bib, No Race” policy.

Q: Will there be a sweep time for any of the race participants in the CM or CIHM?

None. CM or CIHM participants need not worry about being swept off the race course after a particular time. All participants who will successfully finish the 21k and 10k distances, respectively, will be awarded with the CIHM Finishers’ Medallion and 10K Achiever Medal, correspondingly. Same applies to the CM participants.

Q: How many hydration stations will there be on the race course?

There will be 8 hydration stations, including one at the finish area, at 2km interval from each other in the entire race course. Other than hydration, embedded in select stations are race nutrition aid outlets.

Q: Will there be first aid stations along the race course?

Yes. First aid, actually, will be integrated also with the hydration stations. Aside from this, a mobile paramedic team will also be in place. And finally, the command center of the race medical aid team is situated at the Finish Line activity area.

Q: What is the unique selling point of both Corregidor Marathon and Corregidor International Half-Marathon?

It is the idea that all CM and CIHM participants will have the rare opportunity to run on sacred grounds and all their determined efforts will be cheered on by the glorious memory of heroism of our noble predecessors. Then there’s the bonus of an after-race Victory Party where participants could revel to celebrate their achievement.

4th CIHM Information for Race Registrants

December 8, 2013

Gun Start Times:

Half-Marathon: 8:00 AM

10K Challenge: 8:15 AM

Qualifying Time for 21K for the last 12 months:

Male = 2hrs 30mins or better

Female = 3hrs or better

For those who have yet to run a 21K race, a 10K race time of at least: 1hr 15mins (Male) or 1hr 30mins (Female)

First 100 CIHM alumni are exempted from the qualifying time

Slots:

21K = 300 slots

10K = 200 slots

21K Finisher's Medal

10K Achiever's Medal

3K, 5K, 10K and 21K Sling Bag

3K, 5K, 10K and 21K Race Shirt

Registration, Ferry and Room Reservations Procedures:

1) Send a direct message to our FB fan page "Corregidor International Half-Marathon" indicating your full name, best 21K race finish time conforming to the qualifying times, name and year of race.

2) Pay the corresponding race registration fee by way of a bank deposit at any BDO branch using the following details:

BDO Checking Account

Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.

Account Number: 000410417114

*For international participants, as follows are the details when depositing corresponding race registration fee through bank transfer:

BDO (Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.)

Branch details: 041 Bel-Air

Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Acct details: Checking Account

Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.

Account Number: 000410417114

3) Visit and “Like” the Facebook fan page “Corregidor International Half-Marathon”. Submit a photofile or scanned copy of the deposit slip (with your full name written on it) to the Fan Page by way of a direct message. Wait for an alpha-numeric code reply to your message. This code CAN NOT be shared with another person.

4) Log on to www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph to complete registration for the race. In order to validate the race registration transaction, you must provide the assigned alpha-numeric code on the space provided in the on-line registration form.

5) Once race registration is validated, you will receive in 48 hours your race inclusion confirmation via email. After receiving your confirmation, immediately contact Sun Cruises (8AM to 5PM – Mon to Fri; 8AM to 12NN Sat) at 527-5555 loc 4511 and 4512, 0917-5459917, 0917-8084641, 0922-8475418 to book for ferry trip schedules.

Indicate the desired trip schedule:

From Manila to Corregidor:

a) Overnight – departure on Dec 07 @ 1:00 PM

b) Day trip – departure on Dec 08 @ 5:00 AM

Return from Corregidor to Manila:

a) departure on Dec 08 @ 2:30 PM (priority for Overnight CM & CIHM participants)

b) departure on Dec 08 @ 6:00 PM (priority for Day trip CIHM participants)

Your desired schedule is subject to first-come, first-served basis.

* For those travelling with noncompeting companions, you may avail of Sun Cruisesʼ regular tour package at Php 2,300.00/person. Please contact Sun Cruises if availing of this.

6) If applicable, make accommodations reservation with Sun Cruises (only registered participants will be given reservations; maximum of 1 room per participant only). Pay the appropriate accommodations booking amount through the payment mode advised by Sun Cruises.

7) On Nov 30 & Dec 1 (as advised through email by Team Corregidor) at Galileia Events Place in 100 Miles Café, Fort Strip, BGC attend the Runners’ Briefing, pick-up the race pack, and claim the Boarding Pass and/or Accommodations Booking ticket from Sun Cruises. Anyone may pick up your kit at Runners’ Briefing from 1PM to 8PM. They may be asked for identification and your signed authorization note.

Corregidor Marathon Information for Race Registrants

December 7, 2013

Gun Start Times:

Marathon: 6:00 AM

5K Blitz: 8:00 AM

3K Thrill: 8:15 AM

Age-bracket Qualifying time for 42K for the last 12 months:

Age	Male	Female
18-29	4hrs 30m00s	5hrs 00m00s
30-39	5hrs 00m00s	5hrs 30m00s
40-49	5hrs 15m00s	6hrs 00m00s
50-59	5hrs 30m00s	6hrs 30m00s
60 & above	6hrs 00m00s	7hrs 00m00s

Slots:

42K = 88 slots

5K = 150 slots

3K = 150 slots

3K, 5K Medal and 42K Finisher's Medallion

42K Rank-indicated Finisher's Trophy

42K Race Backpack

42K Personalized Race Shirt

Registration, Ferry and Room Reservations Procedures:

*(For 5K Blitz & 3K Thrill participants, ignore below #1, #3b, #3c, and #3e)

1) Visit and “Like” the Facebook fan page “Corregidor Marathon”. Check whether your most recent race finish time complies to the age-bracket specified qualifying time (see “About” in the fan page)

2) Pay the corresponding race registration fee by way of a bank deposit at any BDO branch using the following details:

BDO Checking Account

Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.

Account Number: 000410417114

*For our international participants, as follows are the details when depositing corresponding race registration fee through bank transfer:

BDO (Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc.)

Branch details: 041 Bel-Air

Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Acct details: Checking Account

Account Name: Big Big Big, Inc.

Account Number: 000410417114

3) Submit to the Corregidor Marathon FB fan page the following via direct message:

photofile or scanned copy of the deposit slip (with your full name written on it)

digital copy of 2 photos (1 headshot and 1 in running action)

photo file or scanned copy of any gov’t issued ID indicating name and birthdate

photo file or scanned copy of duly filled up and signed 2-page race registration form (downloadable from the FB fan page)

in MS Word or PDF format: short resume detailing biographic details, years into running, races participated in, and occupation

4) Once race registration is validated, you will receive in 48 hours your race inclusion confirmation via email. After receiving your confirmation, immediately contact Sun Cruises (8AM to 5PM – Mon to Fri; 8AM to 12NN Sat) at 527-5555 loc 4511 and 4512, 0917-5459917, 0917-8084641, 0922-8475418 to book for ferry trip schedules. Indicate the desired trip schedule:

From Manila to Corregidor:a) Overnight – departure on Dec 06 @ 1:00 PM (mandatory for Marathon distance participants)

b) Day trip – departure on Dec 07 @ 5:00 AM

Return from Corregidor to Manila:a) departure on Dec 07 @ 2:30 PM (priority for Overnight participants)

b) departure on Dec 07 @ 6:00 PM (priority for Day trip participants)

c) departure on Dec 08 @ 2:30 PM (priority for Overnight CM & CIHM participants)

d) departure on Dec 08 @ 6:00 PM (priority for Day trip CIHM participants)

Your desired schedule is subject to first-come, first-served basis.

* For those travelling with noncompeting companions, you may avail of Sun Cruisesʼ regular tour package at P2,300/person. Please contact Sun Cruises if availing of this.

5) If applicable, make accommodations reservation with Sun Cruises (only registered participants will be given reservations; maximum of 1 room per participant only). Pay the appropriate accommodations booking amount through the payment mode advised by Sun Cruises.

6) On Nov 30 & Dec 1 (as advised through email by Team Corregidor) at Galileia Events Place in 100 Miles Café, Fort Strip, BGC attend the Runners’ Briefing, pick-up the race pack, and claim the Boarding Pass and/or Accommodations Booking ticket from Sun Cruises. Anyone may pick up your kit at Runners’ Briefing from 1PM to 8PM. They may be asked for identification and your signed authorization note.