National Geographic Channel’s Earth Day Run

MANILA, Philippines - Earth Day Run 2015, powered by National Geographic Channel (NGC), will introduce new and exciting changes to mark its sixth year as one of the biggest running events in the Philippines. With RunRio at the helm, Earth Day Run 2015 is expecting 20,000 runners to participate on April 26 at the Mall of Asia Open Grounds, with the addition of 5,000 runners for its Baguio leg. Support from the registrations of all participants will help raise money for portable solar-powered lighting kits that will be sent to communities in Mindoro, a project of NGC’s environmental partner, World Wildlife Fund for Nature.

Earth Day Run has consistently helped in promoting sustainable living and supporting environmental advocacy utilizing the popular platform of running in its six years of operation. As a result, participation in Earth Day Run has increased year after year, allowing NGC to contribute significantly to various environmental causes.

Earth Day Run 2015 expects to register 20,000 runners this year. Slots for 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K (Manila leg only) can be registered via online at www.runrio.com. On-site registration starts from March 16 to April 19 at the lower ground floor of SM Aura Premier BGC.