GCash Eco Run

GCASH ECO RUN

Join us for GCash's first-ever Eco Run on March 23, 2025, at Ayala Avenue!

In partnership with Silliman University, every successful registration funds the planting of 1 Grey Mangrove tree in Negros Occidental. Additionally, GCash will match this by planting another tree, doubling the impact of each registration!

All registrants will be receiving an eco-friendly singlet and a medal, both crafted from recycled materials. Lace up for a greener future and make every step count toward sustainability!

CATEGORY & REGISTRATION FEES

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must meet the minimum age requirement specified for each category. Moreover, participants are required to be physically fit and in good health.

● For 10K, participants must be 16 years and above

● For 5K, participants must be 13 years and above

Children aged 12 and below are welcome to join the run, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants under 16 must secure consent from their parent or guardian and complete the entry form, ensuring the mandatory inclusion of the parent or guardian's signature.

REGISTRATION

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. Requests for information changes will not be accepted once the event has started.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.

RACE KIT COLLECTION

Race kits will be delivered to the address provided during registration on March 2025. For participants who opted for Race Kit Claiming, an email will be sent to your registered email address with detailed instructions on when and where to claim your race kits from our partner merchants. Kindly check your email by March 2025 for further instructions.

Contents of the Race Kit:

● Race Number: Each participant will be assigned a unique bib number, crucial for identification and timing during the race.

● Timing Chip: Included in the kit will be a timing chip attached behind the race number, ensuring accurate tracking of each participant's race time.

● Event Singlet/Shirt: Participants will receive an official event singlet/shirt as part of the race kit, promoting a sense of unity and identity among participants.

● Pet Bandana: For participants joining the pet category

Participants are encouraged to adhere to the communicated schedule for race kit collection to facilitate a smooth process and ensure everyone is well-prepared for the upcoming event.

RACE NUMBER

Your official race number (bib) must be fully visible at all times and worn in front. The timing device is attached to the back of the number, so avoid folding, wrinkling, or covering it with a jacket, belt, water bottle, or any other item. Failure to display the number properly may result in your finish time and split times not being recorded.

Remember to fill in the emergency contact number on the back of the race number with details of a family member in Manila.

If you lose your race number, you'll need to register again. Runners without the official race number won't be allowed to participate.

Please note that race numbers are non-transferable. Don't give, sell, or let anyone else use your race number. Anyone caught not wearing their assigned race number or engaging in unauthorized transfers will be disqualified and suspended from future events.

TIMING

Your official finishing time is documented by the timing system, calculated from the moment you cross the starting line to when you reach the finish line. Top finishers will be determined based on gun time, which is the duration from the starting horn until the runner crosses the finish line.

THE START

Participants are responsible for arriving at the start line corral on time. Any participant who climbs over a barricade or otherwise enters improperly may be disqualified. For participant safety, once a corral is closed for entry, late arriving participants must report to the next available corral. Participants who do not start within 15 minutes from the respective flag-off will be disqualified and may not be allowed to start. No result will be given to disqualified participants.

THE COURSE

Participants must stay within course boundaries, as designated by barriers, traffic cones, delineation, and/or other markings, at all times. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. No participant, after leaving the course, will be allowed to rejoin the race either to get the finisher’s freebies or to pace or assist another competitor.

Unofficial pacers or other unregistered participants are not permitted. (This does not apply to officially designated pacers.) A participant who receives assistance during an event from anyone other than official medical personnel may be disqualified.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

In each category, the top 3 winners will be recognized. Winners will receive a cash prize.

It is imperative for winners to be present during the awarding ceremony; otherwise, they may forfeit their entitlement to the award. Your presence ensures proper acknowledgment and the timely receipt of your well-deserved recognition and prizes.

SAFETY

Participants must follow the instructions of all event officials (staff and volunteers). For participants’ safety, no skates, strollers, or animals except dogs for the dog category are permitted. 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.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES

Details on the exciting post-race activities will be announced separately.

As soon as you cross the finish line, don't forget to grab your well-deserved finishers medal! Head over to the finishers redemption areas at the activity zone, where you can also pick up your loot bags and other awesome sponsor goodies.

THE FINISH

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

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.
● 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 CATEGORY MECHANICS

DOG SAFETY RULES

Guidelines for 1K Dog Category

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

● Provide a muzzle for unfriendly dogs.

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

● Dogs must be kept on leash at all times.

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

● Puppies should be at least 4 months old.

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

● 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

● Participants and dogs must be at the race venue an hour before their gun start.
● There’ll be a tagging and screening at the start area that will be facilitated by race officials and vets onsite.
● Dogs under medication are not allowed to join the race, but they are allowed to socialize with other dogs.

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

● Dogs must wear the bandana 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.