Parkmall’s Charity Race tomorrow

CEBU, Philippines - Close to 2,000 fitness buffs are expected to take part in the staging of Parkmall’s “The Green Mile:Running the distance for kids with cancer” tomorrow at the mall’s Piazza.

Aside from part of Parkmall's celebration of  its fifth anniversary, the running event is also a charity event for the benefit of The Freeman Foundation. Part of its proceeds will also be donated for the restoration of the belfry of the iconic Basilica del Sto.Niño that was completely damaged by the powerful earthquake that hit the region a week ago.

A total of  P75,000 in cash prize is at stake for the top performers of the race that features the 3K, 6K, 12K, and 21K categories. Medals will also be given away to all 21K finishers.

Living up to its billing as the city's first pet-friendly mall, the organizers have added a special 'one kilometer run with your dog' category. Proceeds of which will be donated to the Island Rescue Organization (IRO), a non-government group that aims to promote humane treatment for all beings.

All the participants are also advised to run with their own superhero costume for a chance to receive exciting freebies.

Registration fee is pegged at P250 for 1K, P300 for  3K, P350 for 6K, P400 for 12K, and P450 for  21K inclusive of race bib, refreshments and finisher's medal.

Meanwhile, two other running events, all for good cause will also take place in the same day as Run for Sugbohol and Tabang Bohol Run will also kickoff tomorrow morning.

The Run for Sugbohol features 3, 5 and 10-km distance races which will start at the Cebu Doctors University (CDU) Hospital near Capitol, while Tabang Bohol Run, a 5-kilometer fun run, will happen in Danao City. (FREEMAN)