ActiveHealth will launch Run United Exceed, a 21-kilometer endurance race patterned after major world marathon races.
The event, copresented by Tag Heuer, together with RunRio Inc., will be held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on April 2.
Run United Exceed is expected to set new records from the participants, as the run introduces the category for the top 15 fastest negative split medal finishers—athletes who finish the second half of the race faster than the first half.
Exclusive Tag Heuer Don’t Crack Under Pressure medal for 2.5 hours finishers and free Under Armour shoes are up for grabs for the top 15 placers.
All participants are also entitled to discounted privileges from partner merchants and a Run United Exceed Kit inclusive of a technical race and event shirt, multipurpose sling bag and more.
Two participants will also get a chance to win guaranteed slots to the Angkor Wat International Full Marathon or Angkor Wat International Half Marathon.
“The concept is to shatter one’s perception of time. We envision this race to give birth to the next generation of high performing half-marathoners who are trained to be on a par with those who are joining international races,” said Lester Castillo, brand manager of ActiveHealth.
Run United has established a strong foothold in the racing circuit when it was launched in March 2010, luring thousands of families who ran together to live a healthy lifestyle.
Through the years, it grew a steady following from participants who have leveled up in terms of race categories. In 2017 Run United is taking a big leap by redesigning its race as a competition for endurance.
“We have seen the potential of our runners and we believe that it is time to take Run United to the next level,” Castillo said.
ActiveHealth is the only race in the country that offers integrated holistic solutions for progressive athletes, grounded by its four pillars—training, nutrition, gear and events.
Run United Exceed participants are guaranteed that they are well taken care of, from training, nutrition, gear to recovery.