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Laguna de Bay Challenge: 200km Ultra Marathon Relay

Brought to you by the Laguna de Bay Conservation Society in cooperation with the Laguna Lake Development Authority and
the Provincial Government of Laguna and Rizal
February 19, 2010
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Background

To create the public awareness and consciousness, the Laguna de Bay Conservation Foundation is organizing a two (2) day Ultra Marathon Relay around the Lake. With the support and inspiration of the Kaya ng Pinoy – Mount Everest Team as Champions of our cause and in partnership with LLDA, the Foundation hopes to instill the values of Bayanihan, (community participation and mobilization), Love of Nature (reforestation, watershed protection and solid waste management), and teamwork (harmony and understanding) for the preservation and protection of the watershed areas and the Lake itself.

Laguna de Bay Quick Facts

Bio Physical Attributes

Area : 91,136 has. (largest lake in the country, 2nd in Southeast Asia
Provinces : Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Quezon & NCR
Shoreline : 285 Km

Contribution to Economy

20.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product

Socio-Demographic Attributes

Lake Region Population : 6,409,207 (NSCB 2008)

7.5% of the Philippine Population

Race Schedule and Route

The two (2) day run around the Lake is scheduled May 1 and 2, 2010 (Saturday and Sunday). The first leg shall start at the Fontera Verde in Pasig City and finish at the Laguna Provinvial Capitol in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The 2nd leg shall start at Santa Cruz, Laguna passing through Rizal Province and finish at the Fontera Verde, Pasig City. The 2 day run shall come over 200 kilometers.

Who May Join

The Ultra Marathon Relay shall be open to teams representing LGU’s, NGO’s / PVOs and corporate citizens. Each team shall have five (5) runners, with at least one (1) runner of the opposite sex, and a crew of two (2) persons and a service vehicle. The five (5) runners to start and five (5) runners to finish rule shall be used. Each runner of each team shall run ONE (1) leg each day. The organizer shall designate official pit-stop areas along the route for runner changes and for official medical and support provisions.

Entry Fee

A token entry fee of Php2,500.00 per team shall be collected after the completion and submission of technical requirements and documentation.

Proceeds of this marathon shall go to the Galalan Community Bamboo Forest Project in Pangil, Laguna and livelihood projects for the Laguna de Bay Integrated Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC).

Maximum Entry

Registration of entries shall be limited to 40 teams only.

Deadline of Entry

Deadline of submission of entries is extended until April 23, 2010.

How to Register

  1. Fill-up registration forms.
    You can download our Registration Form and Waiver & Release Form from this site. Registration Forms are also availabe at our Registration Centers.
  2. Pay the Entry Fee of P2,500.00.
    You may deposit your payment to:

    Account Name: Laguna de Bay Conservation Society, Inc.
    Account Number: 5390058357
    Bank & Branch: BDO Perea-Paseo Branch

    Please note that we do not accept payment at any of our Registration Centers.
  3. Submit forms.
    Submit your completed forms together with photos of team members and Bank Deposit Slip as proof of your payment to any of our four (4) Registration Centers listed below.

Registration Centers

LLDA - Main Office
Club Manila East Compound, Manila East Road
Brgy. San Juan, Taytay, Rizal
Telephone No. (632) 284 4796

LLDA - Pasig Satellite Office
2F Fortune Bldg., 114 Pasig Boulevard
Pineda, Pasig City
Telephone No. (632) 671-2101

LLDA - Calauan Field Office
Km. 70 Barangay Bangyas
Calauan, Laguna
Telephone No. (049) 568-0099

TEAM VENTURES OFFICE
1517 F. Agoncillo Street
Ermita, Manila
Telephone No. (632) 522-5953


Pre Marathon Briefing

There will be a general technical briefing and distribution of race kits for all participating athletes

April 23, 2010, 1:00 P.M.
Doña Juanita Function Room
Club Manila East, Taytay, Rizal

Prizes

Cash Prizes shall be awarded to the TOP FIVE (5) teams and consolation prizes of Php10,000.00 each to 6th to 10th place.


1st Place .................................... Php 350,000.00
2nd Place .................................... Php 200,000.00
3rd Place .................................... Php 100,000.00
4th Place .................................... Php 75,000.00
5th Place .................................... Php 50,000.00
6th Place - 10th Place ............. Php 10,000.00

Race Route

DAY 1
From To Odometer Reading
FRontera Verde Sucat Health Center 17.94
  SM Sta. Rosa, Laguna 19.26
  Doña Jovita Resort,, Calamba City 20.33
  LLDA Office, Calauan, Laguna 13.00
  Provincial Capitol – Sta. Cruz, Laguna 18.86
  Day 1 Total 89.39

DAY 2
From To Odometer Reading
prov'l. capitol, sta.cruz Mabitac Municipal Hall 27.10
  Jala Jala Municipal Hall 29.90
  Tanay Municipal Hall 19.27
  Binangonan Municipal Hall 18.70
  Frontera Verde 19.85
  Day 2 Total 114.82

All interested parties may get in touch with the following contacts:

EMMANUEL L. PENSON
Event Manager
TEAM VENTURES
Telephone No. (632)522 5953


MARISTEL C. ESPIRITU
Officer-In-Charge
LLDA-International and Local Cooperations Division (ILCD)
Telephone No. (632)284 4797


AIMEE ROSE ARGUELLES-MANDA
Senior Executive Assistant
Office of the General Manager
Telephone No. (632)284 4796



Downloads

Route Map

Marthon Route Map