THE 26th staging of the Yakult 10 Miler, the country’s pioneer and premier 10-mile race, fires off tomorrow at the Cultural Center Complex Grounds in Pasay City.
Some 2,000 runners will answer the starter’s gun from the Vicente Sotto St. corner Magdalena Jalandoni and will run on an out-and-back course on the south bound side of Roxas Blvd. from P. Burgos in the City of Manila to MIA Rd. in Parañaque City.
All participants are advised to be at the assembly area at the Vicente Sotto St. not later than 4 a.m. Race starts promptly at 5 a.m. for the 16K run and will be followed by the 5K and 3K run at 5:15 a.m.
Michael Ong, Director of Yakult Phils., Inc., will fire the starter’s gun, assisted by other Yakult Phils., Inc. executives, who will welcome runners and will also award the prizes to top winners of all categories.
Also invited are representatives of support sponsor Mizuno, who will be awarding the champion and top female finisher of the 16k run, with a pair of Wave Universe running shoes plus a Super Light Jacket.
The second placers will receive a pair of Waive Universe shoes, while the third placers will receive a pair of Mizuno Evo Livetas.
The top male and female finishers of the 5K run will receive a pair of Mizuno Evo Levitas running shoes.
Ong said a P7,000 cash prize awaits the overall champion and the top female finisher of the 16K centerpiece event.
In addition, trophies will also be awarded to the Top 3 male and female finishers of the 16K race, while medals will be awarded to the fourth and fifth placers. The Top 3 finishers in the 5K and the 3K age groups will also receive medals. A bag of Yakult unique health drink with lacto bacilli shirota strain, will also be awarded to all winners.