Parklane Hotel urges Cebuanos to find more meaning in running

CEBU, Philippines - The management of Cebu Parklane International Hotel poses a challenge to the Cebuanos to find more reasons why they are into running when the 5th Hunat Sugbu-Dagan Para ni Maning takes place on June 21 at The Terraces of Ayala Center-Cebu.

That makes this year's edition of the annual charity race held in honor of the late Manuel Go Ting, CPIH's founding president, more interesting and unique.

As its tagline 'Because I can' suggests, everyone can run but for varied reasons.It may be for a healthy lifestyle, for a cause or simply for fun.

For Parklane General Manager Cen Manguilimotan, she continues running to keep a "healthy lifestyle" especially that her job requires her to work with grace under pressure.

Tony Galon, one of Cebu's most recognized ultra marathoners, said he runs as he fights against cancer, while Candice Grace Maque indulged in running to stay fit for the sake of her children.

Aside from promoting a healthy lifestyle, the event is also a fund-rasing activity for the benefit of indigent Cebauno families through a medical mission.

"We try to make Hunat Sugbu more challenging each year. We are not talking about the route here, but we challenge the runners to find more meaning in running. For those who are not yet into running, find reasons to run. If we can, you can," said Manguilimotan, even as she also assured of more surprises for the participants this time.

Meanwhile, those who will take part in the event will have four distances to choose from - 3K ,6K, 12K and 21K.

Cash prizes will be given away to the top performers in each category. Medals will also be handed out to all the 12K and 21K finishers.

Registration fee is pegged at P350 for the 3K, P450 for the 6K, P600 for the 12K and P700 for the 21K. (FREEMAN)