2024 National MILO® Marathon - General Santos

NATIONAL MILO® MARATHON RULES & REGULATIONS v. 2024

1. The 2024 National MILO® Marathon is organized by RUNRIO, INC. with local partners in all legs/races nationwide.

2. Interested participants are required to pay a non-refundable entry fee alongside the accomplished and signed official registration form.

(Standard) Registration Entry Fees:

Entry fees for Races:

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD WEAR THEIR MILO® MARATHON SINGLETS & RACE NUMBERS DURING THE RACE OR THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MARATHON/RUN.

3. To participate in the full (42.195-K) and half (21-K) marathons, each participant must be 18 years and above. Each participant is required to secure an official “Fit-To-Run” medical certificate signed by a licensed physician within two (2) months before the day of the race. Participants who are found to have tampered with their medical certificates will be considered to have automatically waived or are ineligible for insurance coverage.

4. To participate in the 10-K run, participants must be 16 years and above on the day of the race.

5. To participate in the 3-K, 5-K and 1-K runs, participants must be seven (7) years and above on the day of the race.

For the 3-K and 1K category, there will be a kiddie run competition exclusive for participants aged 7 to 12 years old, born within the years 2017 to 2012. If necessary, they may be required to submit proof of their birth date or age.

For the 5-K category, the competition is open to everyone aged 7 years old and above.

6. All 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.

7. Participants must be 16 years and above at the time of the race, to participate in the 10-K Run.

8. Participants must be 7 years and above on the race day to participate in the 3-K & 5-K Run.

• For the 3-K category, there will be a kiddie run competition exclusive for participants aged 7 to 12 years old, born within the years 2017 to 2012. They are required to submit a photocopy of their NSO birth certificate or current school ID.

• For the 5-K category, the competition is open to everyone aged 7 years old and above.

9. All participants below the age of 18 must obtain parental/guardian consent and accomplish the entry form where the parent/guardian is required to sign.

10. Schedule of races is as follows:

11. Subject to eligibility requirements, Philippine residents and non-residents can join the race. However, only Filipino nationals are eligible to win the top 3 prizes in the 42.195-K and 21K Runs.

12. Start time per category is as follows:

42.195K 2:00 AM

21K (Manila) 3:30 AM

21K (Provincial) 4:30 AM

10K 5:00 AM

3K 5:30 AM

5K 5:35 AM

1K 6:00 AM

13. Participants may claim their race packets through an onsite race kit claiming activity. Schedule and venue of said activity must be announced at least two weeks prior to ensure enough time for information dissemination to all registered participants. The route map can be viewed at the official MILO website. Race bibs are not transferable and cannot be replaced. Organizers are not responsible for the lost bibs. Registered runners who will ask another person to use their bibs on the race day will be disqualified from the race, be held liable for any untoward event which will transpire during the conduct of the race, and be banned from the event for a year.

14. The reverse side of the race number must be duly filled out. Participants must wear the assigned race number on his/her chest. Participants not wearing a race number will be taken off the course by the race marshals.

15. Pets, bicycles, motorcycles, vehicles and any other wheel-run objects are not allowed on the course other than the official race and medical vehicles.

16. Participants being paced during the race by a person who is not officially registered in the National MILO® Marathon and accepting assistance from non-race participants will be disqualified.

17. Participants who begin before the actual start time of his/her race category will be disqualified. Likewise, participants who do not start within 10 minutes from their respective flag off will be disqualified and may not be allowed to start. No result will be given to disqualified participants.

18. “Gun Time” will be considered to determine the winners. Elite/Competitive runners are advised to be ready in the starting line at least 15 minutes before gun time and are encouraged to stay at the front of the assembly area.

19. Any member of the organizing committee may ask a participant to retire from the race immediately for safety and/or security reasons. Race officials, marshals, medical staff, and security officers have the right to pull-out any participant deemed not physically fit to continue the race (e.g. gasping for breath, with injury, etc.)

20. Participants in the 21-K in all qualifying races and the 42.195K in the Manila leg will have two ways to qualify and compete in the 42.195K race at the Finals in CDO.

QUALIFIERS ENTITLED TO ALL EXPENSE PRIVILEGES

1. The top male and female winners of each qualifying race shall be eligible for the all-expense privilege to join the Finals in CDO. It is the responsibility of both winners to contact the national race organizer within seven (7) days from winning the qualifying race to coordinate their travel arrangements to CDO. However, for the last leg in Tarlac, the winners must contact the organizer within two (2) days to coordinate their travel arrangements. Note that for the Manila race, the top male and female winners for both the 42.195K and 21K Runs shall be eligible for the Finals.

QUALIFIERS WITHOUT ALL EXPENSE PRIVILEGES

1. Participants within the specified age-bracket and finishing the race within the time below will qualify. All expenses related to their participation will be shouldered by the qualifier.

Age Group Men Women

18-34 1hr 40min 1hr 50min

35-39 1hr 45min 1hrs 55min

40-44 1hr 50min 2hrs 00min

45-49 1hr 55min 2hrs 05min

50-54 2hrs 00min 2hrs 10min

55-59 2hrs 05min 2hrs 15min

60-64 2hrs 10min 2hrs 20min

65-69 2hrs 15min 2hrs 25min

70 & up 2hrs 20min 2hrs 30min

Age Group Men Women

18-34 3hrs 55min 4hrs 30min

35-39 4hrs 00min 4hrs 35min

40-44 4hrs 05min 4hrs 40min

45-49 4hrs 10min 4hrs 45min

50-54 4hrs 15min 4hrs 50min

55-59 4hrs 20min 4hrs 55min

60-64 4hrs 25min 5hrs 00min

65-69 4hrs 30min 5hrs 05min

70 & up 4hrs 40min 5hrs 50min

21. All qualifiers are entitled to the following:

a. free registration fee

b. free running singlets

c. free ticket to the carbo-loading event

22. All top 10 winners (both male and female) in the 21-K, 10-K, 5-K, 3-K races and the 42.195K qualifying race in Manila CAN NO LONGER compete in any of the succeeding legs of the National MILO Marathon.

23. The race organizer reserves the right to reject any entrant or disqualify any participant who is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or having taken banned substances and any participant who is found to have misrepresented himself/herself. If his/her identity of eligibility is challenged, it is the responsibility of the participant to prove his/her identity.

Participants found to have been dishonest are immediately disqualified and subjected to disciplinary sanctions by the race organizer.

24. All expense-confirmed qualifiers who decide not to join the 42.195K Finals in CDO are prohibited or disqualified from competing in the other race categories of the CDO Finals (i.e., 21-K, 10-K and 5-K races).

25. Qualifiers with all expense privileges to the CDO Finals who were able to collect their travel allowances and decide not to join and/or compete in the CDO Finals without prior advice of at least 3 days before the Finals in CDO will be banned from joining the succeeding MILO® Marathon 2025.

26. Each race category has an official cut-off time that will commence right after the last runner has crossed the starting line:

42.195-K Run - 6 hours after official start of the race

21-K Run - 2 ½ hours after official start of the race

10-K Run - 1 ½ hours after official start of the race

5-K Run - 1 hour after official start of the race

3-K Run - 1 hour after official start of the race

1K Run - 1 hour after official start of the race

27. In order to ensure timely re-opening of roads to normal traffic, the race organizer will designate time limits at specified distances. Participants who fail to reach these specific distances within the times specified must stop running and board the official vehicle. They are automatically disqualified and will be taken directly to the finish venue. Disqualified runners will not be entitled to the finishers medal (where applicable).

Distance Time Limit

21K Run at 10K 1 ½ hours

42.195K Run at 21K 3 ½ hours

at 32K 5 hours

28. Participants in the 3K, 5K and 1k race categories are strongly encouraged not to bring any type of bag(s) on race day. The baggage area provided is solely for longer distance categories such as 10K, 21K, & 42.195K. The race organizer will not be responsible for any lost item.

29. All protests related to results must be made in writing and submitted within one (1) hour after the end of the race to the race organizer. A non-refundable protest fee amounting to P5,000 is required. Verbal protests will not be entertained.

30. 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.

31. Trophies, medals, and cash prizes will be given to the top finishers of the ten (10) qualifying races and the National Finals. Prizes are as follows:

3K & 1K Kiddie Run

Boys and Girls Divisions:

Champion: P1,500 + Trophy 4th- 10th Place: Medal

Runner-up: P1,000 + Trophy

3rd Place: P500 + Trophy

5K Run

Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

Champion: P2,500 + Trophy 4th- 10th Place: Medal

Runner-up: P1,500 + Trophy

3rd Place: P1,000 + Trophy

10K Run

Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

Champion: P5,000 + Trophy 4th- 10th Place: Medal

Runner-up: P3,000 + Trophy

3rd Place: P2,000 + Trophy

Note: All 10-K finishers within the cut-off time will receive a finisher’s medal.

21K Half Marathon (Qualifying Races including Manila)

Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

Champion: P8,000 + Trophy 4th- 10th Place: Medal

Runner-up: P6,000 + Trophy

3rd Place: P4,000 + Trophy

Note: All 21-K finishers will receive the loot bag and finisher’s shirt. Only those who finish within the cut-off time will be eligible to receive the medal and certificate.

42.195K Full Marathon Manila and CDO Finals

Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

Champion: P50,000 + Trophy 4th to 10th place - Medal

Runner-up: P30,000 + Trophy

3rd Place: 20,000 + Trophy

Additional Notes:

Fastest Filipino 42.195K winners (male & female) in the MILO® Marathon National Finals will be dubbed as the 2024 MILO® Marathon King and Queen respectively.

All 42.195K finishers within the cut-off time will receive a medal, loot bag, finisher’s shirt.

Finishers in all categories within the cut-off time will receive a certificate of finish.

Winners must be physically present to receive their awards during the awarding ceremony. Winners who are not physically available at the awarding will forfeit all their prizes.

Results will be uploaded within three (3) working days after each race. Visit www.milo.com.ph for more details.

Side Events:

1. Biggest School Delegation Competition:

To join, schools are responsible to submit the entry forms from all students. Students must indicate the name of their school on the entry form and submit a photocopy of their school ID for the current school year (front and back). To qualify, a minimum of 50 students must finish the race. Top three schools in each area with the most students finishing the 5-K Fun Run and the 3-K Kiddie Run will win the award. In case of a tie, the winning school will be determined according to the best time recorded.

First Prize: P 10,000 worth of sports equipment + trophy

Second Prize: P 7,000 worth of sports equipment + trophy

Third Prize: P 5,000 worth of sports equipment + trophy

2. Cheerleading Competition:

There are three divisions: Grade School, High School, and College. Each division will have a separate set of winners who will receive cash prizes and plaques as follows:

First Prize: P 10,000 worth of sports equipment + plaque

Second Prize: P 7,000 worth of sports equipment + plaque

Third Prize: P 5,000 worth of sports equipment + plaque

Consolation: P 3,000 worth of sports equipment + plaque

Each team must have at least a minimum of 25 performers, and a maximum of 50 including props men and spotters. Any excess beyond the maximum number of participants will merit a point deduction equivalent to the total excess number of participants.

Performers must show coordination, spirit, gracefulness, flexibility, and energy while doing their stunts, gymnastics, and dance routine. Grade school and high participants are encouraged to use MILO jingle and labels as props. College participants are encouraged to use MILO labels as props.

The cheer should:

For grade school and high school participants:

a. Boost the pride of the marathon participants

b. Communicate the importance of getting into sports

c. Show how MILO gives the energy athletes need for sports

For college participants:

a. Boost the pride of the marathon participants

c. Show how MILO gives the energy adult athletes need for sports

PARTICIPATION

1. The contest shall be open to a maximum of FOUR (4) teams per division. Only one cheerleading team per school for each division will be allowed to join. The selection shall strictly be on a “first come, first served” basis.

COMPETITION

1. Contest will start at exactly 6:00 AM.

PERFORMANCE

1. Props must be set on the performance floor as quickly as possible. Teams will have 2 minutes to place everything in order.

2. Time limit will be a minimum of three (3) minutes and a maximum of five (5) minutes.

3. Timing will begin with the first organized word, movement, or note of music by the team after they are officially announced and have taken the floor. The routine must begin within the marked performance area. All team members must come to a complete standstill before beginning their routine.

4. Timing will end with the last organized word, movement, or note of music by the team.

5. Teams must exit the performance area within 2 minutes after the routine. An excess of (5) seconds or more will merit a five (5) point deduction on the performance score.

6. Any skill performed before or after the allotted routine time is prohibited and will be penalized with a five (5) point deduction.

7. Pyramid-building and stunts will be allowed up to two levels only and must be performed within the 10 meter x 10 meter safety floor mats. Violation will merit a five (5) point deduction.

8. Filipino & English language is allowed for the cheer.

MUSIC & CHOREOGRAPHY

1. All teams must have their performance music stored on a flash drive which must be submitted to the organizers before the rehearsals on Event Day. A digital copy of the music Must be emailed to the cheer dance coordinator before the event day, serving as a backup in case the flash drive becomes corrupted or defective.

1. Cued music must be submitted to the sound system operator during the event proper on or before 5:30 AM. The copy of digital music must be clearly labeled with the name of the team.

1. A representative of the team is responsible for starting and stopping the music at the appropriate times of the routine.

1. Music with overtly sexual content, racist or vulgar lyrics is prohibited.

1. Choreography with vulgar or suggestive movements is prohibited.

1. Routines must be appropriate for kids viewing and listening.

INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCE

1. In the event of an injury, music and/or technical error or any other unexpected event, the head judge and local race organizer reserves the right to stop the routine.

2. The team may perform their routine from the beginning. However, judging and timing will resume from the point at which the interruption occurred as determined by the judges.

SPOTTERS

1. Spotters must be provided by the participating team. These spotters must not be participating members in the routine. These spotters shall wear designated attire.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. For the competition, participants will select their performance order through a balloting system. Participating teams must be at the venue before 5:30 AM for the drawing of lots. Late comers will be disqualified from the competition but they can still perform as guests.

RESULTS

1. Decision of judges is final and non-appealable. No representative from any of the contestants is allowed to contact in any manner whatsoever any judge with the intention of questioning the BOARD OF JUDGES announced decision.

COMPETITION GUIDE/CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

PERFORMANCE = 40 points

Expression - 5 points

Points to be aware of: Facial expression, Voice Infection, Props, Cheer

Sideline Arm Motion - 5 points

Points to be aware of: Sharpness, Powerfulness, Speed,

Placement, Synchronization

Dance- 5 points

Points to be aware of: Sharpness, Strength, Cheerfulness,

Speed, Accuracy, Synchronization, Variety of Movement

Jumps - 5 points

Points to be aware of: Accuracy, Height, Cleanliness,

Flexibility, Landing, Variety, Difficulty, Number, Synchronization

Tumbling - 5 points

Points to be aware of: Accuracy, Skill Level, Height,

Landing, Variety, Difficulty, Number

Partner Stunts - 5 points

Points to be aware of: Stability, Timing, Technique, Difficulty

Transitions, Positioning, Control, Dismount

Pyramids - 10 points

Points to be aware of: Stability, Timing, Technique, Difficulty

Transitions, Positioning, Control, Dismount

DIFFICULTY = 20 points

Overall Difficulty - 10 points

Points to be aware of: Skill level, Standard level, Speed

Speed Transition - 10 points

Points to be aware of: Sharpness of skills, Timing, Flow

OVERALL EVALUATION = 20 points

Synchronizations - 10 points

Points to be aware of; Precision, Placement, Timing

Overall Evaluation - 5 points

Points to be aware of: Choreography, Formation, Spacing

Perfection - 5 points

Points to be aware of: Overall perfection

COSTUME = 5 points

PROPS (with MILO® labels / MILO® NUTRI UP labels) = 5 points

SHOWMANSHIP & AUDIENCE IMPACT = 10 points

SCORING DEDUCTIONS

Deduction can be applied between 0.5 and 5.0 points and are applied mainly for the following;

Bobbles (shaky) – stunts and pyramids

Falls - stunts and pyramids

Poor techniques

Shortage of spotters

Disordered formation

Note: Safety, time and out of bounds are not included here.

OTHER GUIDELINES

Integrity will be the utmost consideration for the Cheerleading Competition of the 2024 National MILO® Marathon. Participants for the Cheerleading competition must be current bona fide students of the school they are representing, and must only perform for the educational level they are currently in. For example, if a college student is found to participate in the High School category, the entire group will be disqualified from winning the competition.