RACE MECHANICS

REGISTRATION PERIOD

Online Registration: October 25, 2023 – December 3, 2023

CLAIMING OF RACE KITS

Claiming of race kits will be from November 20 to December 3. For runners who will register between Nov 13-26 , claiming of race kits will be from December 4 to 7. Runners who will register Nov 27 onwards may claim their race kits on December 9 (10 AM to 7PM) at Block 16, SM Moa Concert Grounds.

PARTICIPATING STORES

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RACE EVENT DATE

December 10, 2023

RACE VENUE

SM MOA, Concert Grounds

RACE CATEGORIES

Participants can choose from seven (7) race categories from 1-kilometer up to 10-kilometer distance run. The registration fee varies depending on the chosen race category.

SOLO CATEGORIES

GROUP CATEGORIES

RACE KIT INCLUSION

All participants will receive race kits inclusive of the following items:

Stripes Run Shirt	Race Bib and Map	Sesame Socks
Dog Race Bandana *For 1K Fur Stripes ONLY	Sausage McMuffin with Bottled Water *for Kids and Adults

RACE RULES

SAFETY

Participants must follow the instructions of all event officials (staff and volunteers). Costumes covering the face, or any bulky outfit extending beyond the perimeter of the body, are not permitted.

RUNRIO reserves the right to change the details of the event, including delaying, canceling, or suspending the race due to inclement weather or other potential safety risks. Participants must retire at once from the race if ordered to do so by event officials, medical staff, or any governmental authority, including firefighters and police officers.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Any participant who conducts him/herself in an unsportsmanlike manner or who is offensive in action or language to event officials, other participants, volunteers, or spectators may be disqualified. Protests related to results will be entertained for up to one (1) hour after the posting of results. All protests should be made in writing and submitted to the event officials or sent to info@runrio.com. A non-refundable protest fee amounting to P5,000 is required. Verbal protests will not be entertained.

ENTRY FORM

All participants must provide accurate information, including age, gender, and emergency contact information, when filling out the event application form. It is strongly recommended that the closest family member who is in Manila should be written as the emergency contact person. Request for information changes will not be accepted once the event has started. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.

AGE LIMIT

• For 10K/5K/3K, participants must be 16 years and above
• For 1K Kiddie Stripes, participants must be 8 years and below
• Kids 12 years old and below will be allowed to run provided he or she is accompanied by a parent or guardian

Participants below the age of 18 must seek their parental/guardian consent and fill up the entry form where the parent/guardian is required to sign

RACE NUMBER

Your official race number (bib) must be fully visible at all times and worn in front. Do not cover the bib with a jacket, runner belt, water bottle, or any other item.

Participants who run the race without their number properly displayed risk not having their finish time and split times recorded. The reverse side of the race number must be duly filled up. It should contain the emergency contact number of the closest family member who is in Manila. If your race number is lost, you will have to register again.

Runners without the official race number will not be allowed to run. Race numbers are non-transferable. You cannot give or sell your race number to another person. A participant who does not wear his or her assigned race number, or who is found to have transferred, bought, sold or otherwise permitted any other individual to wear his or her race number, will be disqualified and suspended from subsequent RUNRIO events.

THE FINISH

In the interest of safety, and to allow reopening of streets as scheduled, race courses will be closed after the following designated cut-off times

• 10K Stripes - 2 hours after official gun start
• 5K Stripes / 5K Squad Stripes - 1 hour after official gun start
• 3K Stripes / 3K Young Stripes / 3K Family Stripes - 1 hour after official gun start
• 1K Kiddie Stripes / 1K Fur Stripes - 1 hour after official gun start

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• A weapon of any kind, including firearms, knives, Mace, etc.
• Any dangerous item that could be considered dangerous, including hammers, saws, sharp objects, etc.
• Flammable liquids, fuels, fireworks, toxic chemicals, and explosives
• Large packages, coolers, tents, etc.
• Sleeping bags, and large blankets or comforters
• Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind
• Unmanned aerial devices, drones, survey balloons, photography mini-copters, and any flying device with an on/off switch.
• Opaque trash bags and any non-transparent plastic bags (Clear trash bags are allowed.)
• Animals/pets
• Folding chairs, camp chairs, and tables of any kind
• Glass containers
• Containers of liquid larger than one liter
• Strollers
• Suitcases and rolling bags
• Costumes that cover the face and any bulky outfits that extend beyond the perimeter of the body
• Selfie-sticks and any camera mount or rig that isn’t attached directly to the head or torso

DOG SAFETY RULES

Guidelines for 1K Fur Stripes Category

1. All participating dogs must have updated and complete vaccination. (Owner to bring actual and photocopied vaccination records).

2. Provide a muzzle for unfriendly dogs.

3. Dogs in heat are not allowed in the premises and/or to join the race.

4. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times.

5. Please be considerate and pick up after your dog’s waste.

6. Puppies should be at least 4 months old.

7. Never leave your dog unattended. Organizers will not be liable for dogs that are lost or missing during the event.

8. The organizers reserve the right to reject the participation of a dog that might cause disruption or disturbance in the event.

Reminders on race day

1. Participants and dogs must be at the race venue an hour before their gun start.

2. There’ll be a tagging and screening at the start area that will be facilitated by race officials and vets onsite.

3. Dogs under medication are not allowed to join the race, but they are allowed to socialize with other dogs.

4. Bring the updated vaccination record of your dog upon registration and during the event.

5. Dogs must wear the vest and bib to be provided upon registration.

RULE CHANGES

The race organizer may change, without prior notice, any of the rules and regulations that they may deem necessary to ensure the success of the race. The race organizer’s decision is final.